Pete's Dragon (2016)

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For years, old wood carver Mr. Meacham has delighted local children with his tales of the fierce dragon that resides deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. To his daughter, Grace, who works as a forest ranger, these stories are little more than tall tales... until she meets Pete, a mysterious 10-year-old with no family and no home who claims to live in the woods with a giant, green dragon named Elliott. And from Pete's descriptions, Elliott seems remarkably similar to the dragon from Mr. Meacham's stories. With the help of Natalie, an 11-year-old girl whose father Jack owns the local lumber mill, Grace sets out to determine where Pete came from, where he belongs, and the truth about this dragon.

Film Background
"Pete's Dragon" is a heartfelt musical experience film launched in 2016, directed by David Lowery and produced by Walt Disney Pictures. The movie script, likewise written by Lowery together with co-writer Toby Halbrooks, is based on a narrative by Seton I. Miller and S.S. Field. The motion picture includes Oakes Fegley, Bryce Dallas Howard, Keith Urban, Wes Bentley, and Robert Redford in the lead roles, depicting the story focusing on a young boy called Pete and his friendly dragon called Elliot.

Plot Overview
The plot of the motion picture revolves around Pete, a 5-year-old kid who makes it through a car crash that declares the lives of his moms and dads in the Pacific Northwest however is lost in the forest. He fulfills Elliot, a green dragon who can become undetectable and is also an excellent leaflet. They form a deep relationship, and Elliot becomes an adopted family for Pete, protecting him from the dangers of the forest.

Six years later on, a chance encounter with the daughter of a lumberjack, Natalie, causes Pete to be found by the town's folk, who are both astonished and afraid of him. He's taken in by Natalie's family, the warm and kind park ranger Grace, and her fiancé Jack. As Pete tries to get used to life in town, the story intertwines with the parallel story of Elliot's quest to find his lost buddy.

Pete and Elliot's Relationship
"Pete's Dragon" masterfully illustrates the special connection between Pete and Elliot. The key function is their unmentioned understanding and mutual friendship, that transcends the bounds of language and species. While Pete pertains to bond with Grace and Natalie, he continues to miss out on Elliot.

Dispute and Resolution
The conflict arises when Gavin, Jack's brother and the film's antagonist, experiences Elliot and is determined to catch him for his own gain. Though Elliot is recorded, Pete, Natalie, and Grace come together to save him, ultimately causing a thrilling climax. The beauty of the film lies in the simplicity of its story and its focus on the depth of relationship and approval.

Ending
In the end, Pete chooses to stay with Grace and Jack, bidding an emotionally-touching goodbye to Elliot, motivating the dragon to go and discover his own kind. Elliot goes off to live freely to name a few dragons while Pete adapts to life in human society, lastly finding a home after years of living in the wilderness.

Concluding Thoughts
"Pete's Dragon" is a beautifully crafted, family-friendly movie that checks out the themes of friendship, acceptance, and household. The efficiencies of the cast are commendable, with Oakes Fegley brilliantly portraying the innocence and courage of Pete. The CGI of Elliot is impressively done, keeping Pete's magical representation of the dragon. Audiences of all ages will discover themselves mesmerized as they embark on this psychological journey of a kid and his dragon. The film works as a powerful pointer of the deep relationships we can form with those considerably different from us, highlighting the power of compassion, empathy, and understanding.

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