How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming

How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming – A Heartfelt Reunion or Just Another Viking Reunion?

Picture this: a bunch of Vikings and dragons, once sworn enemies, now sharing an awkward family reunion that’s about as comfortable as a three-legged chair on a rocky cliff. In How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming, we dive back into the world of Hiccup and Toothless, where nostalgia is the main course and a side of emotional baggage is served with every scene.

Set a few years after the epic conclusion of the trilogy, this short special takes us on a trip down memory lane. Hiccup, now a grown-up Viking with a beard that could house a small family of birds, is hosting a festival to celebrate the bond between Vikings and dragons. Spoiler alert: it’s less of a celebration and more of an awkward reminder that their scaly friends have, well, flown the coop. Thanks to Hiccup’s brilliant idea of sending dragons away to keep them safe, they’re now about as accessible as a Wi-Fi signal in the Highlands.

We’re treated to a delightful montage of Hiccup reminiscing about his glory days with Toothless—who, by the way, is off having his own existential crisis somewhere in the wild. Hiccup’s mother, Valka, is there too, probably wondering why she didn’t just stick to dragon-whispering instead of dealing with her son’s mid-life crisis. As the festival kicks off, the Vikings are more excited about the prospect of a dragon sighting than they are about Hiccup’s heartfelt speech. Can you blame them? It’s like waiting for the Wi-Fi to reconnect during a critical moment in a game.

In a twist that’s as predictable as a Scottish rain shower, Hiccup decides to go on a quest to find Toothless. Spoiler #2: he finds him! But not before a series of misadventures that include a few awkward encounters with other dragons and a heartwarming reunion that would make even the grumpiest Viking shed a tear (and probably blame it on the onions). Hiccup’s journey is a masterclass in irony; he’s trying to rekindle a bond that he literally sent off to the farthest reaches of the world. Talk about commitment issues!

When Hiccup finally locates Toothless, the emotional reunion is about as subtle as a dragon landing in a quiet village. Toothless, now sporting a bit of a dad bod and a serious case of the blues, is initially skeptical of Hiccup’s intentions. But fear not! They share a moment that’s so touching it could make a stone statue weep. They fly together, and suddenly all is right in the world—until they realize that their dragon friends are still missing in action.

The climax of the special is a heartwarming display of unity, as Hiccup rallies the Vikings to embrace their inner dragon riders once more. They gather around a fire, telling stories, sharing laughs, and trying to convince themselves that they haven’t completely lost their dragon-riding skills. It’s a touching moment, reminiscent of family gatherings where everyone pretends to get along while secretly eyeing the last slice of pie.

In true How to Train Your Dragon fashion, the special wraps up with a poignant reminder of the bond between humans and dragons. The message is clear: even if you send your friends away, they’ll always be a part of you—right until they decide to start their own dragon community and forget about you entirely.

So, in summary, How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming is a delightful romp through nostalgia, with a sprinkle of irony and a healthy dose of “what were you thinking?” It’s a reminder that no matter how far we wander, home is where the dragons are—or at least where the Viking festivals are held. Just make sure to bring your own dragon next time, or you might end up feeling a bit left out.