| Hook | | Cast : | Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams, Julia Roberts | | Director : | Steven Spielberg | | Studio : | Columbia/Tristar Studios | | Format : | Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen, Dolby | | Released Date : | December 11, 1991 | | DVD Released Date : | February 01, 2005 | | Language : | English (Dubbed), English (Subtitled), English (Original Language) | | Audience Rating : | PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
Customer Reviews
| Rating |  | | Date | July 10, 2005 | | Summary | A Peter Pan Sequel | Content
 | I thought this movie was VERY interesting, picking up where Peter Pan left off. At one point in the movie Wendy is reading from the actual Peter Pan book that J.M. Barrie wrote. I'm wondering if J.M. Barrie had anything to do with the writing of this movie as well.
Even though this movie has a message that fathers should spend more time with their family, it doesn't really get in the way. The movie is still adventurous and actually gives you the feeling that Neverland is a real place.
I really like the scene where they have the imaginary feast. When Peter actually sees the food in front of him, it really is wonderful. I think that scene pretty much sums up this whole movie.
I swear, if J.M. Barrie didn't write this, I'd like to know who did. They must have been pretty darn talented, because this movie is great. I think it's as good or better than any of the Peter Pan films, including the animated Disney one, and classic animated Disney films are tough to beat. The lost boys in Hook are a lot more wild than the VERY tame lost boys in the animated film, and I think it gives Hook an added sense of realism.
This film has a great musical score too. Obviously, since it's by John Williams. Although John Williams did do the score for Daddy-o also, which wasn't all that great.
Robin Williams delivers another great performance that'll entertain adults and kids alike. The man has talent, even if in this movie he's old and overweight.
I would call Hook a must-see family film. |
| Rating | | | Date | April 16, 2005 | | Summary | Hooked on Hook | Content
| The roles of Captain Hook and Peter Pan take on a whole new meaning in "Hook." This is probably Spielberg at his best as he delievers us a comedy that kids and adults can enjoy together. I love this film and something tells me it's never going to go out of style.
In this you see the classic characters from J.M. Barrie's book come alive- In this Peter Pan is all grown up, a work-acholic with a wife and children(who is always letting down). Peter and his family decide to go to London as Grandma Wendy(his wife's grandmother)- "The Wendy" is having a ward dedicated in her name at the children's hospital for her dedicated service to orphans. Well, as Peter leaves his children that night to go to the dedication they are kidnapped by the evil Captain Hook who wants a final show-down between himself and Peter Pan. Peter finds himself bewildered at the children's disapperance. That's when Grandma Wendy tells Peter the truth about who is- Peter Pan- only one problem he dosn't remember any of it and thinks he is having a nervous breakdown as he is wisked away to Neverland by Tinkerbelle- a fairy. Peter must prepare for the battle of his life only a couple of problems- he can't remember anything about Neverland, how to fly, or how fight. So how can he save his children from the evil Captain Hook? And how did Peter Pan manage to grow up?
Hook seems more evil in the movie than, he ever did in the story or stage-play. Dustin Hoffman brings a certain villianious flare to the screen and had me terrified of what he was going to do the children. Julia Roberts sparkles as a fairy. By far, Robin Williams was the perfect choice for the role of Peter Pan-for I don't think he has ever really grown-up. The costumes and elaborate sets are interesting to see and the lost boys make this film interesting watch.
All in all this film and this timeless story of family, childhood, and adventure will never age- sit down with your children or grandchildren and get hooked on hook! |
| Rating | | | Date | April 14, 2005 | | Summary | not HOOKED on this movie | Content
| I liked it but it was only okay. The beggining was very boring, and the end was vey boring. The middle was very strange, for example, Peter Pan (Robin Williams) was eating invisable food. Kind of strange if you ask me. Little kids would like it though. |
| Rating | | | Date | March 30, 2005 | | Summary | This if a GREAT Family movie. triple A+ | Content
| This movie is soooo wonderful. It is very Heartwarming, funny, dramatic, and great for families. And fathers and daughters to bond. I say that because when i was younger it was more often to see me on my dads lap watching this movie {or other movies with Robin Williams in them} then with any other member of my family. So if your between the ages of 3 and 8, and you and your dad or your mom are really close, this is one of many Robin William movies that i recommened you watch. |
| Rating | | | Date | March 29, 2005 | | Summary | HOOKED ON HOFFMAN | Content
| HOOK is a typical Steven Spielberg movie, full of the magic and wonder of Never Never Land, and the joys of childhood disappearing when we grow older. It's grandiose and flagrant; pompous and pondering, but the heart of the story still maintains an impact: don't forget what it's like to be young. Robin Williams does a stoic job as the adult Peter Pan, but it was hard for me to see him as a swashbuckling hero; I think Spielberg also took a little too long for Peter's acknowledgement of who he is and that he can fly. Dustin Hoffman, one of the most consummate performers we've had, seems to be enjoying himself immensely in the role of Captain Hook, and he does a sterling job as always. Julia Roberts' Tinkerbell is a little too cloyish and schmaltzy, but she doesn't hurt the film. Bob Hoskins is delightful as Smee and Maggie Smith glows as Wendy. I hated John Williams score; it sounded like all his other ones and at times I wish they had kept the music out it became so redundant. Peter Pan has not been one of my favorite stories from childhood and I always felt it was funny that Mary Martin did the stage role---why make Peter a girl? But kids should enjoy HOOK and it is good film-making, just not that special to me!!! |
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