A glorious whirlwind of movement, lush visuals and triumphant music, the teaser trailer to the sequel of Dreamworks’ adored 2010 animated adventure did not even need to show the film’s title. Its release month was more than enough, teasing audiences that it would be close to a year (from the teaser’s release) that we could bask in these moments of sweeping flight once more.
John Powell’s soaring Oscar-nominated score, which sounds like a call from the heavens, perfectly accompanies the flights of fancy with Hiccup (voiced by Jay Baruchel) and Toothless. The trailer is thrilling in its visual splendor and heart-stopping when the main character tosses himself off of his dragon pal. If the sequel keeps up with the daring sense of adventure that its trailer promises, we should already crown it the best film of next summer.
Meanwhile, who did not react when Hiccup removes his helmet at the end to reveal a much older, more handsome version of him from the first film? This protagonist may have grown up, but his sense of wonder remains intact. Let us hope the sequel can fulfill what the character has.