Review of Pete's Dragon (2016) by Kosongz T — 28 Jul 2017

A quiet movie but there's still enough magic to wake up your heart.

This review of Pete's Dragon (2016) was written by Kosongz T on 28 Jul 2017.

Pete's Dragon has generally received positive reviews.

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By Panchogul (602) on 15 May 2020

Buen live action, divertido, emotivo y sin demasiadas pretenciones, aceptable a nivel general pero tampoco tanto para decir que es grandioso…

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By Jennifer Heaton (346) for Alternative Lens (346) on 31 Oct 2018

It's a well executed version of a classic story that combines indie sensibilities with blockbuster value that at the very least gives the film…

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By Araminta G (120) on 23 Feb 2018

Pete's Dragon could have been called Pete's Schmaltz. The film makers sure lay it on thick…

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By Greg S (1,081) on 11 Dec 2018

Charming, gentle, and pretty much irresistible. A fascinating telling of a nice tale…

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By Loralee B (1) on 13 Jan 2019

Great kids movie. Seems to just end. I want to see more of the dragon. Good cast. Big names. Make a sequel…

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By Scott W (2,167) on 08 Dec 2018

This Disney live action didn't work for me. It takes a while to get started…

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By L G (88) on 02 Sep 2018

I really liked it.. A sweet adaptation of the old one.. But as always, man, is always destroying everything beautiful and innocent…

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By Arth J (756) on 02 Jun 2018

A feasible pet but not worthy…

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By Wonderz (134) on 29 Jul 2018

Such a delight! A heartfelt story of a boy raised and loved by... Elliot…

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By John M (4,356) on 28 Jan 2018

Pete's Dragon was a great and the cast was good, I liked it because it was talking boy and dragon having a good bond and they will never leave…

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