Review of Pete's Dragon (1977) by Donna M — 22 Sep 2008

I think that every child should watch this movie. I love this movie, and I'd watch it anyday...it always brings the family together!

This review of Pete's Dragon (1977) was written by Donna M on 22 Sep 2008.

Pete's Dragon has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Ethan B (398) on 19 Aug 2016

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By Janet Maslin (949) for The New York Times (9,847) on 09 Jan 2016

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

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By Adam R (2,773) on 16 Apr 2014

Pete's Dragon may very well be the best Disney movie out of everything made after Walt himself passed away…

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By André D (1,970) on 01 Sep 2016

It's really a less-than-memorable entry from Walt Disney studios It's overly-long and there are far too many musical numbers, not to mention…

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Love this movie as a child growing up :-)…

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By William F (436) on 27 Jul 2016

While this movie does have flaws, such as scenes that feel a little too stretched out and certain musical numbers that feel somewhat pointless,…

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By Steve W (2,154) on 13 Jul 2016

Enjoyable kid's film finds an orphan with a nasty foster family on the run with his sometimes invisible dragon…

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