Alternately funny, sad, and exciting, Pete’s Dragon leaves you feeling all warm and fuzzy in the end. Those of you that don’t have a pet will more than likely be pleading with your parents to let you get one.

This is a giant-sized film which turns out to be a mercifully modest affair, and one must take advantage of cinema that surprises with pleasantry.

This is what Lowery’s film does, promising a star and delivering but a gleam.

The back of that blond head doesn’t even belong to Robert Redford.

While the theme or the emotional story may not offer anything new, Lowery’s therapeutic execution deserves a watch for sure.

It’s a family film for children of all ages. And despite its flaws, makes for repeat viewings.

With its old school story-telling charm, uncluttered plotting, magical CGI and restrained performances, this film comes as fantastically alive as is possible for a fantasy to get.

It’s about kindness, bravery and family values – subjects most recent movies have missed. Overall, if you’re among those who still allows their imagination to wander, it’s a very pleasant way to spend a couple of hours.