Took the family to see this in 3D at the IMAX and it was excellent. The 3D was done very well and the dragon riding scenes were the best. The story has a good message for kids that are trying to find there way in life and connect/communicate with their parents. A lot of cute and funny scenes that the family will enjoy.
I hear a lot of reviews knocking the story, but I thought it was pretty good. It's a long movie and my only complaint on the story was it seemed a little rushed in spots. I think they had enough missing pieces that could have been expanded on for a very good trilogy.
The 3D quality, detail and special effects alone make this movie a 5 start selection. It doesn't hurt at all that the acting and story for me anyway is right up there as well.