Review of Pete's Dragon (1977) by Stephanie G — 26 May 2017

This movie just reminds me of childhood and I cannot help but love it.

This review of Pete's Dragon (1977) was written by Stephanie G on 26 May 2017.

Pete's Dragon has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Brett S (430) on 09 Oct 2016

Pete's Dragon is harmless and charming enough to entertain young children, but its bloated running time, bland characters, and slow pacing…

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By Ethan L (615) on 03 Mar 2017

Some of the special effects can be impressive, but the rest of the movie is a tone deaf mess. C-…

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By Steve G (1,301) on 21 May 2013

This movie has great songs, great comedy from Jim (Dale) and I still can't say Passamaquoddy…

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By Austin W (379) on 20 Aug 2016

With the new movie out I think it's time to review an overlooked classic from disneys animated arsenal…

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By Kj P (1,056) on 10 Aug 2016

Pete's Dragon is disturbing and forgettable. Unsuitable for kids and confusing for adults…

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By Robert S (1,498) on 21 May 2013

This movie has great songs, great comedy from Jim (Dale) and I still can't say Passamaquoddy…

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By Kyle20Ellis (540) on 31 Mar 2022

This is a very well done film…

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By Chris S (3,490) on 19 Dec 2015

See you have to look at this in a certain way, cause I loved it when I was a kid--it has a pretty good storyline…

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By Andrea M (519) on 11 Aug 2016

I realy love this movie I realy like all there songs but Zi like A dragon I realy saw a dragon…

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By Willow H (1) on 12 Jul 2015

Good kids fantasy film as a young orphan goes on the run from his evil adopted family…

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