There aren’t many things that movie fans enjoy more than a good, consistent trilogy.
These franchises allow directors to tell epic yet self-contained stories or simply follow a potent thematic or stylistic thread.
Whichever the case,these 21st-century trilogies are as good as they get.
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All three installments of the Millenium Trilogy are taut, gripping thrillers with a fascinating pair of lead characters.
All three installments are amongthe MCU’s best movies, from the wonderful original to the arguably superior finale.
They tell the story of Hiccup, a hapless young Viking from a village that hunts dragons.
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What’s not to love about theHow to Train Your Dragonmovies?
The characters are fun and endearing, Hiccup being one of DreamWorks’ most memorable protagonists.
The world-building and fantasy elements are all excellent, from awesome dragon designs to cool magical concepts.
The best the 21st century has offered so far is Norwegian filmmaker Joachim Trier’s Oslo trilogy.
Many would call itone of the greatest movie trilogies of all time, let alone of the 21st century.
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