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Welcome to another episode of Almost Classic Movies, where Jon and Donald are diving into the next chapter of their How to Train Your Dragon series—with a side of chaotic intros and cat-like dragons.

This week, it's How to Train Your Dragon 2 (aka Episode 35 of the pod), and things get emotional.

🔥 In this episode:

• Why this sequel might actually be better than the original
• The surprisingly deep themes of grief, leadership, and legacy
• A breakdown of the movie’s world-building, pacing, and glow-ups (Toothless, we're looking at you)
• That Oedipus Rex comparison you didn’t see coming (but now won’t be able to unsee)
• Thoughts on DreamWorks animation tech upgrades—and a side rant on breastplate continuity
• The tragedy that hit harder than most films

👀 Plus: Emotional Viking funerals, unintentional strawberry milk debates, and Donald calling for justice for Prince of Egypt’s awards snub.

🎧 Whether you're a longtime fan of the trilogy or watching it for the first time, this episode dives deep into what makes How to Train Your Dragon 2 a standout sequel—with plenty of heart, humor, and hot takes.

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