Dorin and Kendyl were mega-impressed with Pete’s Dragon (2016), but worry that it was too intense for the kiddies.

Question of the Week: How does this movie come across for children? Does anyone else want to punch Karl Urban?

Don’t forget to check out our commentary on the 1977 film.

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For similar discussions, check out our episodes on The BFG, The Jungle Book, and The Peanuts Movie.

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Main Discussion

Pete’s Dragon (2016)

-Written by David Lowery and Toby Halbrooks

-Directed by David Lowery

-Starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Karl Urban, Robert Redford, Wes Bentley, and Oakes Fegley

-Based on the 1977 film and the short story by Seton I. Miller and S.S. Field

Question of the Week: How does this movie come across for children? Does anyone else want to punch Karl Urban?

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