Review of Pete's Dragon (1977) by Tiffany D — 14 Sep 2007

I'll be your candle on the water<3.

This review of Pete's Dragon (1977) was written by Tiffany D on 14 Sep 2007.

Pete's Dragon has generally received mixed reviews.

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

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By Mary Beth M (3) 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 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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