Review of Pete's Dragon (2016) by Robert M — 23 Feb 2017

One of the best movies I've seen in a llloonnnggg time.

This review of Pete's Dragon (2016) was written by Robert M on 23 Feb 2017.

Pete's Dragon has generally received positive reviews.

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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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