Review of Pete's Dragon (2016) by Kelsey B — 22 Jun 2017

I have mixed feelings about this film. While it is better than the original, it isn't great.

This review of Pete's Dragon (2016) was written by Kelsey B on 22 Jun 2017.

Pete's Dragon has generally received positive reviews.

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By L G (88) on 02 Sep 2018

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By Galvy F (486) on 28 Jan 2018

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By David F (1,889) on 30 Apr 2018

Go fuck yourself. this movie gives me nothing but anger everyone in the movie is stupid they are not helping the dragon at all. I'm so mad…

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By Viktor N (364) on 02 Sep 2018

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Not a bad idea. But falls short in TOO MANY ways…

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By Atticus B (122) on 04 Aug 2018

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