2/29/2024 0 Comments Pete's dragon school teacher![]() It doesn't always happen, but most of the universally loved films end up being overrated and turn out to be disappointing because we create too much expectations on them, while a not so known and valued movie I may not expect that much from it but turns out to be a pleasant surprise. Many times I get more surprised with a less popular and less appreciated film than with one of those films that most everybody loves. This motion picture is one among many examples of great underrated films. My personal favorites are "Brazzle Dazzle Day", "It's not easy", "Candle on the Water", "Boo Bop Bopbop Bop (I love you, too)", "There's Room for Everyone" and "Bill of Sale". About the songs, I like most of them very much. Many of Doc Terminus's lines are funny, as well as the fact that he never says "Passamaquoddy" correctly. Classic humor is another solid point of this movie. I don't know why, but 'Hoagy' sounds funny to my ears. He's not a bad guy, he's just a poor devil who chose the wrong friend. She is so mean, even more when she does that corporal punishment thing to Pete. One of the few things I don't like about this movie is Pete's teacher. There are some cheesy moments, but nothing too serious or enough to ruin the movie. And nostalgic too because it's a reminder of other times and also of my own childhood. Shelley Winters plays well her role (the wicked Lena Gogan, the leader of the Gogans). Red Buttons is very convincing as Doc Terminus's sidekick Hoagy. Mickey Rooney is funny as the silly but comical Lampie. Sean Marshall is excellent as Pete - he is a very underrated former child actor. I enjoy his friendship with the animated dragon. ![]() Elliott is a good and innocent dragon, but big and clumsy. He almost resembles Puff the Magic Dragon and has a funny way to communicate. Passamaquoddy is a strange name, but the village is nice. There are plenty of beautiful vistas: a lighthouse, mountains, green places, the endless sea and more. Actually, that's part of its charm (which is timeless). It looks dated, but that's not a major flaw. This is definitely one of the best live-action movies produced by Disney. ![]() The dragon is the only animated character, but that doesn't change the fact that this is a perfect combination of live-action and animation. "Pete's Dragon" is an enchanting Disney tale that combines live-action and animation. ![]()
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