DreamWorks' mythical franchise ends on a high note; directed once again by Dean DeBlois, "The Hidden World" strikes a bittersweet chord in reminding its young audience that all good things -- including the age of dragons -- must come to an end
"The Hidden Kingdom" is the bittersweet goodbye; It's every bit as thrilling and entertaining as its predecessors, but with greater finesse in both visuals and storytelling to create a sublime swan song that will likely leave you in a mess of tears
"How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" is a tender, spirited, coming-of-age CG-animated feature that proves every bit as emotionally resonant and artistically rendered as its 2010 and 2014 predecessors
by Paul Byrnes [Sydney Morning Herald ]
