Review of Pete's Dragon (2016) by Cathleen G — 18 Aug 2016

Loved this film one of my favourites this year.

This review of Pete's Dragon (2016) was written by Cathleen G on 18 Aug 2016.

Pete's Dragon has generally received positive reviews.

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Sweet and earnest. Pete's Dragon is a worthy remake of it's classic predecessor…

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By Khari J. Sampson (27) for Gwinnett Daily Post (GA) (27) on 23 Aug 2018

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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 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 Yash B (980) on 04 Aug 2018

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By Atticus B (122) on 04 Aug 2018

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By Tyranian (764) on 15 Dec 2019

Has good visuals and some classic elements but is ultimately one big cliche…

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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 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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