Review of Pete's Dragon (2016) by Kim C M — 05 Sep 2016

A good story about family love and respect for nature. Very well told. Breathtaking scenery.

This review of Pete's Dragon (2016) was written by Kim C M on 05 Sep 2016.

Pete's Dragon has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Loralee B (1) on 13 Jan 2019

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Absolutely nothing like the original. Really dull story with a very weak plot. Not an awful movie. But not that good either…

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