The movie Pete’s Dragon (2016) had a few flaws and plot holes — I’m sure the Everything Wrong With <Movie Title> people on YouTube will have fun with it — regardless, the movie touched me more deeply than any movie I’ve seen. My emotional response was extreme even for someone who is touched by anything sappy.

Those emotions are what I want to capture in my writing.

I plan to see it again so I can have another good cry.

If you have a heart, I recommend you see the movie. Take a handkerchief.