A horrid assault on the senses.
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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Release:
Jan 16, 2001
Reviews for Pete's Dragon
Another not very charming but harmless fusion of animation and good old real-life.
Boring, annoying and not funny, Pete's Dragon is one of the dullest films from Disney that I've ever seen.
In the overall realm of Disney magic, Pete's Dragon is a card trick rather than a grand illusion.
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.
The film lacks the emotional complexity and classic status of previous Disney films.
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.
You don't often see children's musicals as ambitious as this one any more.
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July 13, 2006:
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Red Buttons, the beloved red-haired comedian and songwriter whose career spanned seven decades, died Thursday of vascular disease after a long illness. He was 87 years old. More...
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