The film lacks the emotional complexity and classic status of previous Disney films.
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11/14/07
Pete's Dragon (1977)
60 %
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Reviews Counted: 15
Fresh: 9
Rotten:6
Average Rating: 4.9/10
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Reviews for Pete's Dragon
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An enchanting and humane fable.
11/14/07
Top CriticThe 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.
06/24/06
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09/26/05
Average Disney, a disappointment if you expect another 'Mary Poppins.'
08/29/05
You don't often see children's musicals as ambitious as this one any more.
05/09/05
Top CriticNo review available.
11/06/04
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03/19/04
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02/27/04
This movie sucked so bad, I even hated it as a kid.
12/22/02
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10/03/02
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08/06/02
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