The story this time around takes place some five years after the events depicted in the original the citizens of Berk are now living very happily with their Dragons, even building a ‘quidditch’ type sport around their unique abilities. And all for the betterment of the film, for this sequel matches and could be said to better the original. Returning director Dean DeBlois has taken this second film in a bold new adult direction, in terms of character arcs and the fantasy world as a whole, and expanded it in every direction thematically, emotionally, geographically and story emphasis. The Dragons franchise seems to be going from strength to strength. A thoroughly absorbing surround track that has you panting for more. Bass is very well manages, filling out the bottom end, and providing plenty of LF effects when called for, no thick barrage of bass though, it is tight and ‘musical’ in its delivery. The score too makes full use of the speakers and sits well within the mix to enhance the story telling to a tee. But away from the more action orientated scenes there is still plenty to marvel at with ambience being provided to give a near realistic nature, camp fires, wind, outside living etc. Effects are myriad from dragon fly passes, flames, catapult nets, roars, explosions – you name it, the track has them all whizzing in all directions. This is no ‘wall of sound’ this is a well-engineered mix that works in layers as well as directionality mirroring the on screen antics and throwing you centre stage of all the action.
Dialogue is faithfully represented, sounds perfectly natural and given plenty of directionality when called for matching the on screen action along with the other countless effects that employ the surround speakers.
I went with the dts-HD Master Audio 7.1 surround track, and it is just as stunning as that of the picture quality.
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