Review of Pete's Dragon (1977) by Malcolm M — 21 Jun 2007

The first movie I ever saw in the theatres!

This review of Pete's Dragon (1977) was written by Malcolm M on 21 Jun 2007.

Pete's Dragon has generally received mixed reviews.

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

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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 Donald Z (128) on 29 Dec 2014

Another Disney classic from my childhood, this one wasn't as good as some of the other Classic Live Action/Animated films, but it's still kinda fun…

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By Ben T (1,283) on 19 Aug 2016

Pete's Dragon is a fun older Disney flick that has a lot of charm and a lot of fun. Who doesn't love the dragon…

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By Leonard D (636) on 18 Mar 2016

Super solid family entertainment. I grew up loving this, and had to pull it out once the remake was announced…

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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 Farah R (1,015) on 16 May 2016

Watching this decades after its release is probably a crime…

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