How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming
2019 · Directed by Tim Johnson
Original language: English
- animation
- fantasy
- adventure
- family
The story
It's been ten years since the dragons moved to the Hidden World, and even though Toothless doesn't live in New Berk anymore, Hiccup continues the holiday traditions he once shared with his best friend. But the Vikings of New Berk were beginning to forget about their friendship with dragons. Hiccup, Astrid, and Gobber know just what to do to keep the dragons in the villagers' hearts. And across the sea, the dragons have a plan of their own...
What it’s like
Bright, warm 3D animation with saturated Viking-village colours: snowy rooftops, glowing hearth fires, soft sunlight over sea-green water, and the rounded, storybook character design of the How to Train Your Dragon series. Camera moves are fluid and energetic in the flying sequences but gentle in the village scenes, where lingering shots of wooden halls and festive decorations give the feel of a holiday keepsake. The score is orchestral and melodic, rising into swelling strings during the dragon flights and easing into quiet, sentimental passages. Its vibe is cozy, nostalgic and lightly adventurous, well suited to a family evening, a snowy weekend afternoon, or a comfort rewatch with kids. The pacing is brisk and short, around forty minutes, with a warm emotional register centred on friendship, memory and loyalty, and the arc of an older Hiccup reconnecting with the community's fondness for dragons. Intensity is very low: fantasy peril, some mild slapstick and brief tense moments in the dragon action, but no gore and no real cruelty. It suits families with young children, fans of the series, and anyone wanting gentle, heartwarming animation.
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