Pete's Dragon (1977) Reviews

Pete's Dragon (1977)
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Based on a story by Hollywood old-timers Seton I. Miller and S. S. Field, Pete's Dragon divides its time between its flesh-and-blood characters and an animated green dragon. Pete (Sean Marshall), a lonely orphan boy in turn-of-the-century Maine, runs away from his abusive foster family. He stumbles upon a lovable dragon named Elliot, and the two become inseparable companions. Elliot is visible only to Pete, leading the townsfolk to assume that the boy is a trifle tetched. Pete finally finds happiness with his "new" family, lighthouse-keeper Lampie (Mickey Rooney) and his daughter Nora (Helen Reddy, who sings and sings). British comic actor Jim Dale co-stars as the wacky dentist Dr. Terminus. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, (more)
Director(s):
Don Chaffey
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
G
Format(s):
DVD
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(14 member reviews)  

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Lisa K.

I loved loved loved this movie as a little girl, and I'm so excited about renting it for my two boys (3 and 5)! I already know that they will really enjoy it since my grandmother had taped the original record lp of the movie and they love to listen to the taping. I hope more parents will put these "clean" and fun movies back on the map! One of the things I loved the most about Pete's Dragon, besides the fantastic musical scores, was that it was absolutely -hysterical-...from the misspelling of the town "Pasamaquadi" by the lead villian to Elliot (the dragon) sneezing poor Pete halfway across town, it is filled with silly hijinxs left and right:) Please rent this for your children...I can't think of a better movie for little 'uns!

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JEFF C.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of this outstanding, multiple Oscar-nominated Disney masterpiece. One of the most heart-warming musicals that was ever made, I loved this as a young boy, and now that I'm grown and have kids of my own, we rented it for all of us to watch together and it had us in stitches. Our adult hearts were moved by the messages of love and friendship, our kids laughed at the funny dragon Elliot and the crazy goofy Gogans, and my wife and I quietly sung the songs to ourselves that we've known in the back of our minds since 1977. "Candle On the Water" was our high school choir standard back in the 1980's, and so many of the other songs bring up so many emotions from the depths of a jaded adult heart...it's just irresistable. You and your family WILL love this movie. It is a beautiful work of art, and worth every moment.

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Vicki W.

My family really enjoyed this movie. It is a classic that never goes out of style.

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Travis P.

This was shot so well....and was a wonderful time piece...70's had some really good cinema...

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Elizabeth V.

I know this movie has been around for a long time but for some reason we never rented it before. My girls age 6 and 9 were clued to the tv for alittle over two hours. The music was wonderful and they really enjoyed the story line. I am going to purchase this to add to our collection. Elliot the drangon is adorable and had my girls falling in love with him. Thank you Disney for a wonderful family movie.

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CHRYSTAL O.

My all time favorite movie!!! Had to rent it so my children could enjoy a movie from my childhood!

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Sandra C.

Really liked this movie. Fantasy is good!! where has this copy been since last October??

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B. Alan W.

Trying to compete with modern graphics is just not possible, but the story line makes up for it. I didn't get to see it when I was a kid, glad I finally did.

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Linda L.

Especially if you LOVE musicals the way I do! My daughter was fascinated with this as a very young child and now that she's 15 she loved seeing it again. This edition has an excellent section about they made this movie and lots of other Disney films that is fascinating to see. There is also an informative part that is narrated by "Pete" as an adult.

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Zoll D.

dah dumph dumph dumph dumph dah dumph dumph dumph dumph youll be stuck with that in youre head for the rest of youre life and thats a good thing

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    Lisa K.

    I loved loved loved this movie as a little girl, and I'm so excited about renting it for my two boys (3 and 5)! I already know that they will really enjoy it since my grandmother had taped the original record lp of the movie and they love to listen to the taping. I hope more parents will put these "clean" and fun movies back on the map! One of the things I loved the most about Pete's Dragon, besides the fantastic musical scores, was that it was absolutely -hysterical-...from the misspelling of the town "Pasamaquadi" by the lead villian to Elliot (the dragon) sneezing poor Pete halfway across town, it is filled with silly hijinxs left and right:) Please rent this for your children...I can't think of a better movie for little 'uns!

    Yes   |   No

     
    JEFF C.

    This year marks the 30th anniversary of this outstanding, multiple Oscar-nominated Disney masterpiece. One of the most heart-warming musicals that was ever made, I loved this as a young boy, and now that I'm grown and have kids of my own, we rented it for all of us to watch together and it had us in stitches. Our adult hearts were moved by the messages of love and friendship, our kids laughed at the funny dragon Elliot and the crazy goofy Gogans, and my wife and I quietly sung the songs to ourselves that we've known in the back of our minds since 1977. "Candle On the Water" was our high school choir standard back in the 1980's, and so many of the other songs bring up so many emotions from the depths of a jaded adult heart...it's just irresistable. You and your family WILL love this movie. It is a beautiful work of art, and worth every moment.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Vicki W.

    My family really enjoyed this movie. It is a classic that never goes out of style.

    Yes   |   No

     
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