![]() Obviously, the hair was flowing and realistic, but it's 2019 people, that's just a standard. ![]() Every single shot was breathtaking and filled with the sense of endless wanderlust and undying dream to explore. The visual effects, animation, and landscapes were utterly gorgeous. Frankly, when the credits rolled, and Roger Deakins' named appeared as a visual consultant, it made complete sense. So yes, once again, please BYOT (bring your own tissues). Just as the Vikings of Berk learn to become dragon riders with their best friends, so to do we the audience become fully immersed in their mutual love and attached to the dragons like our own pets. But above all, the undeniable charm and chemistry of the dragons is the glue of the entire book and film series. Whether it be the idiotic yet lovable twins voiced by Kristen Wiig and Christopher Mintz-Plasse, the always egotistical and hilarious Snotlout (Jonah Hill), or sequel newcomers voiced by Cate Blanchett and Kit Harington, it's a great voice cast, and you can just about see their performances through the animation. Some of us literally grew up with these characters, and when you get to see and hear them again, it's as if you were having a school reunion. It's absolutely shocking to think that the first film came out over a decade ago, you can completely see predominantly Hiccup (Jay Burachel) and Astrid's (America Ferrera) aging. What it lacks in further improved upon plot development and maturity, a valid antagonist, and breaking from a formulaic, safe mold, it makes up for in its characters and visuals. ![]() For those of you who feel any sense of connection to Hiccup, Toothless, and the gang of appropriately named Berkian (fool, twat) Vikings, do bring tissues. While How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, does not live up to either of its predecessors, it is an excellent bittersweet finale to one of the best trilogies made.
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