by Diana Vaccarelli
*If you haven’t viewed this film yet be warned this review may contain spoilers!*
With the summer blockbuster season coming to an end I had the opportunity to see Pete’s Dragon. Pete’s Dragon tells the story of orphaned boy Pete and his Dragon Elliot and the true meaning of family.
THE GOOD:
- The writing was flawless. How David Lowery and Toby Halbrooks show the relationship between Pete and Elliot is amazing. Even though one is human and the other a Dragon you get the full sense that they are a family and love one another.
- The performances by Bryce Dallas Howard as Grace and Oakes Fegley as Pete tug at heart throughout the whole film.
- The special effects create the most original take on a Dragon that I have ever seen.
THE BAD:
- This film in my opinion is flawless. There is nothing bad to say with regards to this movie.
CUTTING TO THE CHASE:
If you want a great family film that shows the true meaning of family then this film is for you.
Go, Pete and Elliot!
Diana Vaccarelli is the TVWriter™ Critic-at-Large and, in case you haven’t noticed, a HUGE Outlander fan. Learn more about her HERE