Pete's Dragon [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2016]

In watching this movie, I thought it was very well done. I like Robert Redford and the role that he played in the movie. I think children will really love this movie.

My child really enjoyed this movie and believed that it had a lot of meaning.

I vaguely remembered parts of the original "Pete's Dragon", and although it's nostalgic it's pretty silly. This remake wisely avoids the silliness and the singing, and changes the story and location completely. It's an exhilarating, exciting, and heartfelt film that was evidently, truly crafted with love and care. Pete's relationship with Elliott is one for the ages -- two best friends -- and you'll definitely get an emotional lump in your throat more than a few times. The entire cast is excellent, starting with Oakes Fegley as Pete. He's a remarkable young talented actor. I've never cared much for Bryce Dallas Howard before, but I liked her a lot here in her character. And what a treat to have Robert Redford in the film; he's scruffy and warm and wise here. The thrilling action scenes are well balanced by the more intimate, emotional dramatic scenes. I watch it frequently.

I was amazed at the picture quality considering the resolution is 720 DPI. Also it is surprisingly light which makes it very portable. We purchased it for use in our RV but are using it upstairs in our house when we are not on the road. I can tuck it under my arm and easily climb the stairs with it. The DVD player is in the back but is quite easy to locate by touch. Make sure to insert the DVD with the label facing away from you. It is not Blue Ray but it works fine. I am very satisfied with the purchase.

While I was growing up in the 1990s, the original Pete's Dragon from the '70s was on TV, and I didn't really enjoy it too much, so I wasn't expecting much from the new movie. However, I really loved this movie - the actors were all splendid, the score was nice, and the story was interesting. The pace was excellent. It's a great family movie, but definitely not corny. It's a sophisticated, heartwarming, enjoyable, family movie. Highly recommended.

This movie was wonderful it brought me back to my childhood and I'm now a senior watching it with my grandchildren. It was fanciful and fun I laughed and was fearful at times what may happen next. It captivated the imagination in all of us which is why the movie is so great! I saw it at the theatre and knew I had to buy it when it came available so I could watch as often as I wanted with all of my grandchildren and great grandchildren as well. It's a movie to really enjoy!

Pete's Dragon is another of the Disney remakes using live action actors and realistic CGI effects. Modern cinematic technology can now use seamless blends of reality and fantasy to produce what only animation was able to do in the past. In this case, Pete, a lost boy is found living in the woods by a forest ranger, but he is not alone. His best friend and companion is a mythical, but oh so real, lovable flying dragon, and with that information the adventure begins.

You'd think Disney's live-action reboots of classic animated films might hit a bump in the road once in awhile, and although that may happen in the future, Pete's Dragon is not that bump. Featuring an all-star cast, with the child leads performing admirably, this version of Pete's Dragon confronts familial loss with sensitivity, while providing the entertainment value you might expect from a CG spectacle such as this. As spectacles go, this is more subdued than most, but when it is used it is utilized to good effect. More touching than the original animated film, Pete's Dragon is a worthy addition to any family library.