Full disclosure: Â if I saw the original movie as a kid, I don’t remember it. Â This version of Pete’s Dragon starts out in the most Disney manner ever, with Pete (Oakes Fegley) losing his parents but being rescued by Elliott. Â Pete lives in the forest for several years with Elliott, until he’s found by Grace Meacham (Bryce Dallas Howard), a forest ranger who reminds him of his mother.
Look, I’m not going to surprise you if I tell you what happens. Â Bonds will form, there’s danger, happy ending, lots of tears if that’s your thing. Â It’s a well-made movie, and Elliott is beautifully animated. Â It moves a bit slow on occasion, so if you have younger children who are fidgety, keep that in mind. Â The cast is rounded out by Wes Bentley, Karl Urban (as the closest thing to a villain, he wants to capture Elliott), and Robert Redford. Â All are very earnest, I guess is the best way I can describe it.
Pete’s Dragon is a great way to spend an afternoon with your family, and hey, sometimes you need that.
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