En_Novy

The themes of racism, colonisation, tribal traditions, prejudice, greed, childhood trauma, conditioning, envy, love, powerlessness, hope, science and friendship are touched upon, but it remains a fairy tale, simplified for children's eyes. If you have already outgrown the child's perspective, it is difficult to follow this simplified story. You have already realized that life is not that simple, that many things don't make sense, that reality often pulls the rug out from under your feet without any symbolism or mysticism behind it. Many who are exhausted by a system that is still not fair for everyone may be frustrated by this simplification. In this respect, you can be entertained by beautiful images, interesting actors, costumes, interesting hairstyles and backdrops, landscapes and conversations. All kinds of emotions are generated because it's about a child. It's comparable to fast food. Everything is quite nice and looks pretty, but it lacks important nutrients and somehow you don't really get full from it. And as usual with fairy tales, the story ends where life really gets going and becomes difficult, everyday life.

The material, the characters and the entire world of dragons offer the potential to make something new and unique out of it. Unfortunately, they didn't make the effort. We learn nothing new here and nothing new is told about the dragons either. I was a little confused about the movie. It's actually an exact copy of the original animated movie with some unsympathetic and many uncharismatic actors. There was no time to connect to anyone there because the material was "worked off" by template. For me it was a waste of time and I would have found it more meaningful if they had found new perspectives on the subject and made something new out of it.

At a time when hatred, division, prejudice, violence and negativity are selling well and we are constantly bombarded with them, it is like balm for the soul when it comes to what every human being needs. Community, connection, love, family, respect for others and a little adventure. For me personally, there could have been a little less singing and more interaction in the group. The crew remained a bit pale and one-dimensional in the second movie. It could have been worked out a bit better that a community is only good if everyone and their strengths are included. The entire background story was also a little too brief. I hope there will be a third part.