The original Pete's Dragon is one of those films that a lot of people have nostalgic feelings for. I only watched it as an adult and I can honestly say it was a sweet family film. The humour was clearly designed for children and the child acting was questionable, but these issues were overcome by Pete's friendship with Elliot, Pete getting accepted by a family and the double conflict of Pete's abusive adopted family trying to take back Pete, and Dr. Terminus trying to capture the dragon. There were plenty of solid song and dance numbers to please fans of Disney style musicals.
Review of Pete's Dragon
