Pete’s Dragon (2016) - AniMat’s Reviews

Disney played it SO safe with this film, they didn’t even try to make this remake a remake
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[@JoshuaOrro-MustangPrinceOR-YTB]

This was a heartwarming and heart tugging film

[@KidSnivy69]

Eh, I've felt more emotion in the Jungle Book remake.

[@markurrito]

I agree. I loved the movie even though the plot was a bit predictable.

[@gamerhero9559]

Well, I find Bagheera and the other animals one-dimensional since they're just there and only help fight Shere Khan when that boy finally stand up against him. How Khan dies was brutal and over-the-top, though...

[@dejiadeleye3974]

I thought it was better than okay, I loved it!

[@MrGabeanator]

@@KidSnivy69 haha

[@NoahIdeaFilms]

I feel like this is less of a reboot/remake, but more of a continuation. If anyone remembers, the ending of the '77 film, Elliot had to leave Pete to help another kid. So, I reckon, he might be the same dragon as in the 1977 film. Dragons are meant to live for centuries, so the (canon) time gap of around 60-70 years would not only allow him to carry on helping multiple kids, but evolve from the cartoony, bipedal dragon to the quadruped, dog-like dragon. At least, that's my headcanon. He just got lucky and found two kids called Pete, and one of them gave him a name he already had.

[@Thomasmemoryscentral]

I like that theory.

[@skittycecil9786]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@awesomeproductions7755]

Cool theory, man! Though I do think the naming thing is kinda weird.

[@Eltrio2]

I can definitely see that.

[@arturosandovalsaito2704]

So you’re says no that he switched from being a cartoon character into a live action CG character?

[@GingerWizzard1994]

That Droopy Dog impression is on POINT.

[@HeartstopperCo]

Forgettable is a bigger sin than hokey, or even being bad, in my opinion. I'd rather just be bad than be forgotten.

[@uncreativeusername8362]

Pete's Dragon (2016) is basically more like Tarzan and Jungle, and less like like, well, Pete's Dragon. It's pretty much In Name Only.

[@HelloKittyGal16]

Very dapper in a suit Mat looks in.

[@superpuppetmaster8947]

This is my second favorite Disney live action remake. The Jungle Book is my favorite live action remake. I know the original wasn't fully animated but since this new film has new CGI I'm counting it as a live action remake.

[@beaglebark4135]

Modern Elliot looks like something the grinch would cough up if he was a smoker!

[@gamestation2690]

Oh shut up.

[@BlazeHeartPanther]

Truth be told, I loved that version of Elliot more then the original design.

[@TheDylanJoyce]

6:50 Whoah whoah woah whoah.......Am I missing something or is that guy strong as F#ck!!!

[@yanndick]

As not perfect as it is, he original was and stil is a memorable and enjoyable fun movie.This one is forgotten as soon a you left your seat in cinema. :-(

[@maxmantell5009]

I love how it’s set in Oregon where I live

[@shards-of-glass-man]

I'm so sick of seeing animal companions / friends behave like dogs... There is so many behaviours in the animal world besides canine, yet media goes and picks the one they are most familliar with... doggies. Ugh.

[@gamestation2690]

That's because dogs are man's best friend.

[@uncreativeusername8362]

The dragon in the movie has a dog's face... What?

[@SilviaFingerotter]

I agree. It may have been cute at first, but it has gotten really old.

[@KidSnivy69]

What do you expect? Directors go for the easily identifiable and that is dogs.

[@catdogmousecheese]

Well, if the dragon acted like a cat then he'd probably think Pete was a mouse and eat him.

[@DCLeadboot]

I'm inclined to agree. I've got the original movie on DVD and it's a classic - a childhood favourite (after all, who doesn't love dragons?) Sure, a goofy old film, but the hillbilly Gogans and Mickey Rooney really added comedy, and Doc Terminus was a villain with a purpose. As Agent Smith said, without purpose we can't exist, so... what is a villain without purpose but a poorly-written character?

[@plains7000]

I never saw the animated 1997 dragon version here

[@MegaSoulHero]

I hope Kubo and the Two Strings gets the Animat Seal of Approval

[@IvanLerma759]

i think it will

[@MegaSoulHero]

Yoonshin Michels I know. Obviously.

[@wendywendy4644]

HOLY S..t!Two reviews in a day!This is amazing!

[@moviemaniac2159]

Droopy: "Ay caramba."

[@toonstudios1]

Paul and Ernie, coming soon 2018 staring Paul Giamatti and Ernie Hudson.

[@maryellenpallozzi8733]

Hey Animat; Since you gave this Disney movie a 6/10, making it okay; Then how about making a new seal alongside with the others call "Animat's Seal Of Okay Films"

[@missm8067]

I remember when I was seven and REALLY sick (dehydrated, weak, and vomiting in the hospital (I had to get an injection/hooked up to IV (if that's how you spell it (I'm not too medical savy). And my grandma got me Pete's Dragon to cheer me up in the hospital. Despite what you'd think, it's not one of my favorite Disney movies, but I'm still a but reluctant to see this new one.

[@missm8067]

*bit

[@ARGAtheropodfan]

I actaually liked Bryce Dallas Howard in Jurassic World. She was good there. But what is it that she has the need to be on a movie with large camouflaging reptiles?!

[@CalebCraft10]

Oh, what would Walt would do!?

[@gamestation2690]

He wouldn't do anything, because the original Pete's Dragon was made after he died.

[@gamestation2690]

How exactly does making something different qualify as "playing it safe"? Sounds like a contradiction to me.

[@mariosonic4ever]

Probably because, despite completely changing the story of the original, this movie really does nothing new story-wise.

[@rueagonvyceratops2879]

i like the new Pete's Dragon better then the original. because to me , is was just better in many ways.

[@thespyrofans6924]

yes i 100% agree with you on that, this was the first movie i saw in theaters and i attuly cried during some parts of the movie. I really like this movie alot, so munch that i have a huge poster of this movie.

[@rueagonvyceratops2879]

I still want to see the rachet and clank movie , because they was some of my favorite games growing up , and i still have completed all the games still.

[@dahurgthedragon9010]

Is okay are okay animated turned into a record

[@TheFoolishSamurai]

I prefer the 1977 movie, I enjoyed the lightheartedness and insanity, especially now when everyone's so hypersensitive and playing things too safe.

[@swanpride]

Me too, but not the American cut, the German cut is way better. But I certainly prefer Eliot in traditional animation over having it in CGI. Way more room for him to be expressive, and I love the voice.

[@gabbyvalentine1807]

I saw this today instead of the five Ice Age.

[@bohgirl11]

The acting in the original is so over the top, I just can't enjoy it no matter how hard I try. The acting in the remake is a tad over the top as well, but just down to Earth enough that i'm like, "Okay, I can sit through this."

[@dancepiglover]

Mat did a good Bill Thompson voice.

[@laneynoneofyourbusiness3993]

Can I suggest that you review Overwatch Cinematic Shorts? They aren't movies but I would love to hear your thoughts on them. It doesn't really require prior knowledge of the Overwatch universe to watch the shorts so I hope that maybe in the future you could review them!

[@alanoliva2020]

Well this is surprising, why did you put this on today instead on Friday like you usually do?

[@yumamukami6091]

Paul is my brother's name.

[@Ryuuken24]

This movie needed that good old Disney magic racism.

[@adamvancleave9200]

They could have put some effort in a multipart piece or something.

[@poohthai7536]

You know the 1 similarity both movies have? They focus too much on the tone. While the 1977 film focused on being too crazy, the 2016 film focused on being too safe.

[@lizafootfor5471]

I like this one better than the original too.

[@TheAntiDisneyEmperor]

It has been seven years since any KZbin video has talked about this movie that’s kinda weird

[@rockyrickaby6929]

honestly, I agree with almost everything EXCEPT... out of all the things they actually kept from the old film, why keep the dragon's dumpy ass body proportions? his neck is as long as his body, the shape of his head makes him look speshul, and everything just looks wrong

[@sanyasooksupthaworn5198]

earliest time ever

[@a1gamer561]

Last time I was this early, these jokes were funny

[@dillonohlemiller401]

Everyone forgets about this remake. It’s actually ok

[@vilmundurgunnarsson6601]

Am I the only one who thinks Matt should be a voice actor?

[@mishavolkov3230]

what about kubo its an astounding movie for its type the animation is gorgeous they made it in stop motion than animated over it beutiful and thd story is so unpredictable i love it

[@SugarsnapCaely]

Yeah, as much as I still cried at that goodbye scene at the end, the original will always be my favorite. Is it corny? An entire feild's worth. But, for one thing I grew up with that version and thus it's a major part of my childhood. Besides, despite the corniness of it all, I've always had a love for dragons, fantasy, musicals and just anything fun and whimsical. In other words, I love that movie. Eliot, you will forever be in my heart you adorable little goof.

[@plains7000]

The Computer Generated dragon is better looking than the cartoon dragon.

[@emcvideoproductions500]

Oh, the villain is one of THOSE villains. sigh.....

[@stardragon3126]

is it just me or is every disney live action remake now'a'days dark and gloomy? Like they seem way too serious for disney films.

[@gavinstark8233]

1 year later

[@BrokeProductions]

Lets be honest, we know why Disney made this movie... they wanted to cash in on the giant monster craze starting up.

[@emcvideoproductions500]

3:38 That'd be kinda funny if either Droopy or Mr. Smee wrote this movie.

[@factoidfirefly7798]

Last 5 seconds LOL

[@averyterribleperson5292]

TRULLY EPIC LOLZ

[@cofagrigusfan24]

11:17 oh come on Alice Through the Looking Glass is not that bad

[@tcipmd7350]

Review Max Steel When It Comes Out

[@ethanwinstead6280]

The Dom would have a fit over this.

[@gamestation2690]

Pete's Dragon was never originally a book.

[@ethanwinstead6280]

+GameStation3 I am an idiot 🙄

[@captainimagination1110]

ElectricDragon505 can you review Hetalia: Paint It White

[@MundoJuanci]

i would like to know the song of the review

[@SudokuBro]

How do you feel about LewToons putting The Little Prince above Zootopia in his Every Animated Movie of the Year series?

[@AstroSpark3]

Fun fact : the company that did the effects for Elliot also did the demodogs for stranger things

[@slashermaster28]

1:20- Nice to see someone come out and say that. That opening number between the two leads, especially, is the most blatantly cheesy and schmaltzy song Disney has ever given us. I kind of enjoy it for what it is, but it is a pretty awkward film.

[@Thomasmemoryscentral]

The remake has some good things like some of the cast but it isn't really that memorable outside a few action scenes and the effects plus it feels awkward at times. Like in the scene where the kid's car is tipping over, the combination of the inside shot showing everything flying in slow motion and the cheery song playing made me snicker a bit to how awkward it felt.

[@RandomRiot]

What would Walt would do?

[@gamestation2690]

He wasn't even alive when the original Pete's Dragon was being made.

[@gamestation2690]

How?

[@madigangang]

The original was my favorite movie from when I was three until it tragically was eaten in the VHS player. It was over the top, high energy, ridiculous fun. I still enjoy it on random occasions. Everyone who knows me thought I'd be all over the reboot. I took forever to see it because it looked like a watered down version. When I finally did, I WAS SO BORED. There was nothing interesting about it. As you said, it was safe. That's about it.

[@Grayman2003]

I'm guessing that Kubo is gonna get a 10/10 or 9/10

[@uncreativeusername8362]

Please let it be a 10/10.

[@HarryThomasPictures]

Great Review. Finally someone who agrees the Original was better.

[@KidSnivy69]

At the very least it has its own identity

[@kyletruex]

Please review jack and the cuckoo clock heart please please please review it

[@maryellenpallozzi8733]

Hey Pete's Dragon 2016 fans out there; How about making a Pete's Dragon 2016 What If? fanimated (a mix of fan and animated) film of what could've happen if Pete's Dragon 2016 was all about Paul and Ernie who must stop a revenge evil wizard and his mighty mix army of knights and futuristic knights, hi-tech cyborg barbarian and wizards from taking over the world in one fell swoop!

[@briankentpirrie5228]

Mary Ellen Pallozzi now that's a movie I wanted to see.

[@TheVoiceGamePlay]

Imagine if AniMat reviewed an animated TV show.

[@captainimagination1110]

ElectricDragon505 can you review Cartoon Networks Cartoon Cartoon movies like Teen Titans: Trouble In Tokyo, Ed, Edd N Eddy Big Picture Show, Dexter's Laboratory: Dexter's Ego Trip and The PowerPuff Girls movie.

[@RyanDaly]

I swear there were like 2 live action Ben 10 films

[@johnnyweissmuller5559]

The last 5 seconds tho. He changed from a normal dragon to a dragon who fused with a chia pet.

[@e1iteyoshi998]

Just saw the movie a few weeks ago and I thought it was wonderful film. I'll admit my memories with the original Pete's Dragon are fuzzy, but I did enjoy the original a lot as well. The only thing I think this film is guilty of and is on Disney's part is that they didn't do enough to advertise the movie. Seeing as how it didn't make a lot of money at the box office following its debut weekend. The story and characters are great and the special effects on very well done. It's an 8.5/10 for me because i will agree the villain was kinda meh.

[@maxweiner9842]

Please review kubo

[@GingerWizzard1994]

Ya, 6/10 is way too harsh. The opening was pretty weak, but it really picked up for me, and the relationship between Pete and Elliot was lovely. I loved Elliot, even though Disney clearly borrowed from Toothless in his characterization. I also liked the genuine bond between Pete and the family. If I had one problem, it would be that the score, as great as it was, was a tad overused, and that Pete and Elliot could have shared a bit more screen-time together, but what they did show was very heartwarming and gave me all the feels.

[@Grayman2003]

So, which one's better? Sausage party or Pete's dragon?

[@MegaSoulHero]

He gave Sausage Party a 7/10 and Pete's Dragon a 6/10.

[@Grayman2003]

+MegaSoulhero so, sausage party's better? Hurray!

[@MrGabeanator]

wow

[@SuperKitaroShinX]

I thought this movie was decent but I also prefer the original slightly more.

[@NouveauArtPunk]

I thought that this movie was really quite heartfelt and will probably have better longevity than the original film because it doesn't date itself with any sort of outmoded style of cinema like the original.

[@Nonjola]

What's the song at the ending of the review?

[@jojothebard6687]

The Song ate the Review's ending?!?! I knew it would be consumed by alternative Pop. (It's fun when a simple misspell changes the context of a sentence.Thank you, Erich, your unintentional misspell put a smile on my face.)

[@thetinfoilhatter5268]

+The Bard The song is quite notorious, it eats shoots and leaves.

[@jojothebard6687]

TheTinFoilHatter XD

[@TheDrawable]

Wait this film came out? I only saw a trailer for it once.... Well I guess that shows how well this film did.

[@mammuthusprimigenius1658]

2:05 I'm dying.

[@mammuthusprimigenius1658]

Jumpscare

[@McHeisenburger]

I don't know. I kinda liked the remake.

[@gamestation2690]

So do I.

[@avidenaro6612]

I think the villain will have a similar role to Percival Mcleach: a ruthless poacher who wants to capture a giant animal for money

[@dillonohlemiller9027]

I prefer the remake

[@smiweftrat2939]

am i the only one who is mad becuz he is changing the names?

[@moviemaniac2159]

My thoughts on the Disney remakes mentioned in the beginning: Alice in Wonderland (2010): Honestly liked this film even though they didn't have to make it so serious. The Sorcerer's Apprentice: Honestly LOVE this movie! Maleficent: Thought I was gonna hate it, but I thought it was actually pretty good, even though it's VERY different from the original "Sleeping Beauty".

[@JaredGriffiths2000]

I prefer the original Pete's Dragon as well and I also find the original more memorable than this one. Didn't mind the remake though.

[@thetinfoilhatter5268]

When I saw the trailer for this, I legitimately thought it was a horror movie. Turns out it a reboot of one of Disney's most whimsical films. Go figure...

[@D.p663]

Could u review the original Pete’s Dragon

[@thedevilbutterfly9536]

The Story - 6/10 The Visuals - 10/10 The Characters - 8/10 Petes Dragon - 8/10

[@aaronlo9651]

am I the only one who thought this movie will suck

[@TheFoolishSamurai]

Nope, I saw this a mile away.

[@swanpride]

Well, I saw from a mile away that it would sh... all over the original, but surprisingly, it gets quite decent reviews overall....still not sure for whom they made the movie. Certainly not for the fans of the original movie.

[@TrueBlueProd]

+swanpride I'm a huge fan of the original film but I hold it and the reboot in great regard

[@durece100]

Which one?

[@aaronlo9651]

+durece100 petes dragon 2016

[@jtothepmoreno1010]

Could you please review the first SpongeBob Movie???

[@epicjoyfulcreations4580]

Will you be reviewing "Kubo and the two strings"? I thought it was a good movie but I'd like to know your opinion on it.

[@LordHookie]

HOLY SHIT HI IM SO E-ARLY 125!

[@SkyWarrior100]

Ayyyyy

[@brycefourn2001]

The best part of this review was the SB clip....

[@ArcherBro]

Actually, "Ernie" does kind of look like the original Elliot. Especially the design of his mouth.

[@theepiclaserman23]

Yo

[@JPGH_Extras]

Jurassic world isn't a Jurassic park reboot. Just saying

[@KidSnivy69]

Might as well be. As the fun was lost in World.

[@JPGH_Extras]

KidSnivy69 Why's that?

[@gamestation2690]

It's a sequel.

[@KidSnivy69]

The Mexican Inkling I felt they took to cynical a view in the movie

[@Sandlot1992]

the original is way better!

[@Queenfan-kh1bz]

Isn't the original just a Mary Poppins wannabe, at least Bedknobs and Broomsticks had great songs and acting

[@triggerhappytv4626]

This movie was so fucking BORING!!!!!!

[@thespyrofans6924]

I think you were a little too harsh on the movie i was born in the early 2000's so i don't really watch 1999's movies i watch this movie in the theater and i loved it :) The original seems too stuiped with the gross looking dragon. i like the CGI dragon in the newer version munch better, and besides the original one had creepy songs in them so they couldn't make this one really creepy or that would just scare people to death. I do think sometimes you can be good at review movies but other times you need a little help.

[@pamward2160]

6/10

[@xgray2012]

So....this movie is a lot like the live-action Jem and the Holograms movie, where it's affiliated to the original material, in name only. But, nothing else. Except the key differences between this movie and that movie is that it has a bigger budget and a better script for the actors to work with and a more competent director to work with. *pfft!* Well, I'm not gonna bother watching this movie, anyways.