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Hook

  • 1991
  • PG
  • 2h 22m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Dustin Hoffman, Julia Roberts, Robin Williams, Bob Hoskins, Dante Basco, David Crosby, Robert Amico, Jasen Fisher, Stephanie Furst, Raushan Hammond, James Madio, Regina Russell Banali, Alex Zuckerman, and Paul Babb in Hook (1991)
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When Captain James Hook kidnaps his children, an adult Peter Pan must return to Neverland and reclaim his youthful spirit in order to challenge his old enemy.When Captain James Hook kidnaps his children, an adult Peter Pan must return to Neverland and reclaim his youthful spirit in order to challenge his old enemy.When Captain James Hook kidnaps his children, an adult Peter Pan must return to Neverland and reclaim his youthful spirit in order to challenge his old enemy.

  • Director
    • Steven Spielberg
  • Writers
    • J.M. Barrie
    • James V. Hart
    • Nick Castle
  • Stars
    • Dustin Hoffman
    • Robin Williams
    • Julia Roberts
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    284K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,040
    132
    • Director
      • Steven Spielberg
    • Writers
      • J.M. Barrie
      • James V. Hart
      • Nick Castle
    • Stars
      • Dustin Hoffman
      • Robin Williams
      • Julia Roberts
    • 509User reviews
    • 68Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 5 Oscars
      • 6 wins & 24 nominations total

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    Dustin Hoffman
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    • Captain Hook
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    • Peter Banning…
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    • Tinkerbell
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    • Smee
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    • Granny Wendy
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    • Maggie
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    • Liza
    Phil Collins
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    • Inspector Good
    Arthur Malet
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    • Tootles
    Isaiah Robinson
    Isaiah Robinson
    • Pockets
    Jasen Fisher
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    • Rufio
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    User reviews509

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    10cricketbat

    Watching it as an adult has given me a whole new perspective

    Hook is another childhood favorite that still holds up well today. It runs a little long and there are some missteps (e.g. Julia Roberts as Tinkerbell), but it really does appeal to the child in me. And watching it as an adult has given me a whole new perspective on Peter Banning - including his shortcomings, fears and joys as a father. Plus, who doesn't love the imaginary banquet scene? This is a fun movie.
    8ikrani

    Why is this a bad movie? Why is this even a mediocre movie?

    I'm not one of the people fortunate enough to catch this in the theaters. I am, however, one of the people who loudly objects to the negative critical response to this film.

    Peter Pan growing up is a wonderfully refreshing concept and saying "it adds nothing to the Peter Pan mythos" confuses me to no end. The beautiful practical sets would never have come to pass in an age where Spielberg and Lucas have gone crazy with the CGI and accusing them of being cartoony is rather superfluous seeing as Peter Pan's not exactly known for its realism. The actors all turn in decent performances, the best being Robin William's uptight Peter Banning and childlike Peter Pan, Dustin Hoffman's deliciously evil Captain Hook, and Bob Hoskins. Nothing to say about Bob Hoskins; if he's on screen, he's giving it his all.

    I deduct points from the film do to the third act with the war, not because the Lost Boys use incredibly implausible weapons to fight the pirates but because Peter stops being savvy about Hook, there's a rather unnecessary dark moment during an otherwise cartoony climax, and about a half dozen inconsistencies appear in the span of five minutes. But, other than that, Hook is a brilliant film and its "Rotten" rating on Rotten Tomatoes is simply a travesty, for not only is it a heartfelt Spielberg experience, but when the movie wants to be funny, it's REALLY funny. Listen not to the critics unless they are Jim Sterling or Doug Walker, because this film is one of the best.
    8ercfunk-445-950046

    Criminally underrated

    I really can't understand why this movie has gotten so much hate throughout the years. I remember it as a hit. When it came out, all my cousins of around my age loved it, my friends loved it, I didn't know any kid that didn't at least like it. As for adults, isn't it a fun concept to see what it would be like if Peter Pan grew up? Who else could play a grown Pan than Robin Williams? Julia Roberts was perfect for Tinker Bell. Though I have heard she was a nightmare to deal with behind the scenes. The lost boys were excellent, a good balance of fun and humor, along with some serious parts in there too. Dustin Hoffman as captain Hook? I don't know if he won any awards, but that man should have. Probably his best performance.

    This movie is a classic. F&@# the naysayers.
    7OllieSuave-007

    Peter Pan grew up.

    This movie is a continuation of the classic tale of the boy who wouldn't grow up, Peter Pan. Here, the infamous Captain Hook (Dustin Hoffman) kidnaps the children of Peter Banning (Robin Williams) and takes them to Neverland. Banning must regain his youthful spirit as Peter Pan and return to Neverland to reunite with his old gang, including Tinker Bell (Julia Roberts), and rescue his children.

    It's a pretty good story filled with unending adventures and spectacular sceneries of the magical Neverland what is filled with colorful characters, played by a group of fun-loving, bratty but loyal boys. Hoffman played Hook brilliantly, perfect for the part, as did Bob Hoskins in his Mr. Smee role. Comedic and quirky Williams was a good choice to play the grown-up Peter Pan; it was fun seeing his character looking bizarre and confused in Neverland, forgetting his roots and adventures with the Lost Boys in the magical place. And, Julia Roberts played a good Tinkerbell and she had some touching chemistry with Williams' character.

    Although it's not Disney, this movie does capture the magic and essence of the original animated classic Peter Pan from Disney. There are plenty of action and adventure to enjoy, but with some filler scenes that dragged the movie somewhat towards the middle. It's a nice one for the entire family, but I think it's better fit for the younger ones due to its juvenile and whimsical nature.

    Grade B-
    10JoejoeSalamone

    I love this movie.

    I try to make it a point to watch this movie at least once a year, or when I feel myself getting too cynical. This is because if you are looking for fun movie that really does pull at the kid inside you, then this is definitely it.

    Robin Williams is just the right kind of goofy for my tastes, and makes an excellent Pan. Captain Hook was perfectly fit by Dustin Hoffman. I could have done without Julia Roberts as Tink. Actually, I can do without Julia Roberts all together. But Bob Hoskins made a great Smee. (I like to watch this and Who Framed Roger Rabbit, back-to-back) Anyways, I watch this movie once a year because the message of the movie, and the reason people watch it, warrants that. A movie where the message is to never lose sight of your inner child. Imagination. Belief in magical creatures. Sword fighting with pirates. All of these things that I'm sure you did as a child, as I did.

    As far as I'm concerned, all of the people who have written bad reviews for this movie, saying things like "The characters weren't believable", and "Spielberg tried to answer a question that didn't need an answer" have lost sight of the kid in themselves, have become pirates, and should have their hands fed to crocodiles. It's a movie. A family movie. One that needs to appeal to both children and adults, which is a difficult task, to be successful. And I believe that this movie succeeds at that very well.

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    • Trivia
      Bob Hoskins would alleviate stress on-set by singing various versions of the Lionel Richie hit "Hello" by including the lyrics "Hello? Is it Smee you're looking for?"
    • Goofs
      In the showdown between the Lost Boys and the pirates on the pirate ship, the sun is directly behind both of the two facing groups - there are two suns and three moons in Neverland.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Granny Wendy: So... your adventures are over.

      Peter Banning: Oh, no. To live... to live would be an awfully big adventure.

    • Crazy credits
      After Tootles flies away and the end credits start, one of the stars in the sky continues to glow. According to the Peter Pan stories, "The second star to the right and straight out till morning" is where NeverLand is located.
    • Alternate versions
      In the VHS release, there is a switch from pan and scan to widescreen in the final shot of the movie around the same time the end credits start.
    • Connections
      Edited into 5 Second Movies: Hook (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      We Don't Wanna Grow Up
      Music by John Williams

      Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse

      Sung by Jewel Newlander Hubbard, Francesca Serrano, Kevin Gasca, Andre Bollinger, Lauren Friedler-Gow, Bryce Armstrong, Margie Takeda, Alyson Healing, and Zoe Koehler

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    • Release date
      • December 11, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hook, El regreso del Capitán Garfio
    • Filming locations
      • Kaua'i, Hawaii, USA(Neverland exteriors)
    • Production companies
      • TriStar Pictures
      • Amblin Entertainment
      • Allied Stars Ltd.
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    • Budget
      • $70,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $119,654,823
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,522,535
      • Dec 15, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $300,854,823
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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