I'm pretty sure just watching the original Pete's Dragon would ruin the nostalgia. I too remember it fondly, but am pretty sure it would not hold up to a present day –or present me– viewing.
I recently bought it on Blu-Ray or DVD, I can't remember which, and have yet to open it. I have that fear, along with Flight of the Navigator which is also being remade. In light of what you say it makes me think of the Goonies, I bought it too and while it's still a fun movie, it wasn't as great as memory had it.
I'm pretty sure just watching the original Pete's Dragon would ruin the nostalgia. I too remember it fondly, but am pretty sure it would not hold up to a present day –or present me– viewing.
I recently bought it on Blu-Ray or DVD, I can't remember which, and have yet to open it. I have that fear, along with Flight of the Navigator which is also being remade. In light of what you say it makes me think of the Goonies, I bought it too and while it's still a fun movie, it wasn't as great as memory had it.