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Pete's Dragon (1977)

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Reviews Counted:20

Fresh:10

Rotten:10

Average Rating:4.6/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 9 mins

Genre: Childrens

Synopsis: This heartwarming musical blends animation and music to highlight the story of a young boy who is befriended by a delightful dragon. The film features charming performances from Mickey Rooney,... This heartwarming musical blends animation and music to highlight the story of a young boy who is befriended by a delightful dragon. The film features charming performances from Mickey Rooney, Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, Shelley Winters, and the great Red Buttons. An ITA Award winner. Academy Award Nominations: Best Original Song ("Candle on the Water"), Best Original Song Score. [More]

Starring: Helen Reddy, Mickey Rooney, Jim Dale, Red Buttons

Starring: Helen Reddy, Mickey Rooney, Jim Dale, Red Buttons, Shelley Winters, Sean Marshall, Charles Tyner, Charlie Callas, Jane Kean, Jeff Conaway, Jim Backus, Robert Foulk

Director: Don Chaffey

Director: Don Chaffey

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  • Pete's Dragon
  • A heartwarming musical adventure about the friendship between a young boy and his invisible pet, PETE'S DRAGON casts a magical spell with thrilling plot twists and a delightful blend of live action and enchanting Disney animation! Pete, a young orphan, flees from his cruel guardians to a Maine fishing town with a lovable but mischievous dragon named Elliott -- his one true friend! Fortunately for Pete, they are taken in by a kind lighthouse keeper, Nora, and her Father. But Elliott's flair for flying and disappearing at will continually get Pete into trouble. The adventure heats up when the townsfolk try to capture Elliott for their own gain -- only to discover that a fire-breathing dragon may be the only solution to an unexpected problem!
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    A horrid assault on the senses.

    Full Review Source: EDGE Boston | comment Comment
    12/13/09
    Phil Hall
    Phil Hall
    EDGE Boston

    Another not very charming but harmless fusion of animation and good old real-life.

    Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
    10/01/09
    Ian Nathan
    Ian Nathan
    Empire Magazine

    Boring, annoying and not funny, Pete's Dragon is one of the dullest films from Disney that I've ever seen.

    Full Review Source: Movie Views | comment Comment
    08/19/09
    Ryan Cracknell
    Ryan Cracknell
    Movie Views

    In the overall realm of Disney magic, Pete's Dragon is a card trick rather than a grand illusion.

    Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment Comment
    08/19/09
    James Plath
    James Plath
    DVDTown.com

    As a testament to its founder's legacy, this is still somewhat lesser Disney. But when viewed in combination for what passes as House of Mouse merriment today ...it's utterly brilliant.

    Full Review Source: PopMatters | comment Comment
    08/16/09
    Bill Gibron
    Bill Gibron
    PopMatters

    The film lacks the emotional complexity and classic status of previous Disney films.

    Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
    11/14/07
    TV Guide's Movie Guide

    An enchanting and humane fable.

    Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
    11/14/07
    Variety Staff
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    Variety
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    The dragon itself grunts, grins and goofs around, but isn't half as appealing as its creators obviously hoped. More character and better animation would have helped.

    Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
    06/24/06
    Time Out

    No review available.

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    09/26/05
    Emanuel Levy
    Emanuel Levy
    EmanuelLevy.Com

    Average Disney, a disappointment if you expect another 'Mary Poppins.'

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    08/29/05
    Steve Crum
    Steve Crum
    Video-Reviewmaster.com

    You don't often see children's musicals as ambitious as this one any more.

    Full Review Source: New York Times | comment Comment
    05/09/05
    Janet Maslin
    Janet Maslin
    New York Times
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    No review available.

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    11/06/04
    Audrey Rock-Richardson
    Audrey Rock-Richardson
    Tooele Transcript-Bulletin (Utah)

    No review available.

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    03/19/04
    Randy Shulman
    Randy Shulman
    Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)

    No review available.

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    02/27/04
    Carol Cling
    Carol Cling
    Las Vegas Review-Journal

    No review available.

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    03/13/03
    Beth Accomando
    Beth Accomando
    KPBS.org

    This movie sucked so bad, I even hated it as a kid.

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    12/22/02
    Alex Sandell
    Alex Sandell
    Juicy Cerebellum

    No review available.

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    10/03/02
    Philip Martin
    Philip Martin
    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    A Touching, humourous, and ultimately warm family film.

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    09/18/02
    Clint Morris
    Clint Morris
    Moviehole

    No review available.

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    08/06/02
    Danny Minton
    Danny Minton
    KBTV-NBC (Beaumont, TX)

    No review available.

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    07/26/02
    Jeffrey Westhoff
    Jeffrey Westhoff
    Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)
     
     
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