Rewatched this in anticipation of the live-action remake—and also to remind myself why I loved it so much in the first place. Loosely based on the book series by Cressida Cowell, it tells the story of a boy and his dragon, Toothless. The film features strong character work and meaningful moral lessons for both kids and adults.

It was released around the same time as Avatar, another film known for its 3D flight sequences. James Cameron has mentioned that…

“Presence” distinguishes itself with a unique filmmaking decision: the story is told from the point of view of a spirit. This perspective serves as the film’s backbone. Lucy Liu is great and Chris Sullivan as the father is fantastic. I recognized Chris Sullivan from Soderbergh’s series “The Knick”, and it’s nice to see them collaborate again.

The musical score didn’t entirely work for me; it felt out of place at times. The film might have benefited from less music or…