Another not very charming but harmless fusion of animation and good old real-life.
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10/01/09
Pete's Dragon (1977)
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Reviews Counted:19
Fresh:10
Rotten:9
Average Rating:4.8/10
Reviews for Pete's Dragon
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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
Top CriticBoring, annoying and not funny, Pete's Dragon is one of the dullest films from Disney that I've ever seen.
08/19/09
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.
08/16/09
You don't often see children's musicals as ambitious as this one any more.
05/09/05
Top CriticIn the overall realm of Disney magic, Pete's Dragon is a card trick rather than a grand illusion.
08/19/09
An enchanting and humane fable.
11/14/07
Top CriticThe film lacks the emotional complexity and classic status of previous Disney films.
11/14/07
Top CriticAverage Disney, a disappointment if you expect another 'Mary Poppins.'
08/29/05
This movie sucked so bad, I even hated it as a kid.
12/22/02
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02/27/04
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09/26/05
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10/03/02
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08/06/02
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11/06/04
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03/19/04
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07/26/02
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