Review of Pete's Dragon (2016) by Amanda P — 30 Sep 2016

A new interpretation of a classic children's movie.

This review of Pete's Dragon (2016) was written by Amanda P on 30 Sep 2016.

Pete's Dragon has generally received positive reviews.

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By Eagleeyeviking (471) on 06 Feb 2018

Although it's predictable, Pete's Dragon is a cute, emotional, and fun addition to Disney's live action canon…

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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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By Gregory M (485) 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 Atticus B (122) on 04 Aug 2018

Pete's Dragon is an irresistible family movie that I feel kids and adults will actually enjoy equally…

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By Yash B (980) on 04 Aug 2018

Pete's Dragon is an irresistible family movie that I feel kids and adults will actually enjoy equally…

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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 Junelkean (96) on 12 Jan 2018

While Disney continues to make family-oriented movies by remaking classics such as The Jungle Book and The BFG, the studio has come out to…

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By Ciaran S (88) on 30 Nov 2017

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

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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 Bob Chipman (153) for Geek (137) on 04 Nov 2018

Anyone even a year or two older than Pete himself will be able to guess where this is going, but the magic is in getting there and Pete's Dragon…

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