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11 December 1991 (USA) moreTagline:
What if Peter Pan grew up?Plot:
When Capt. Hook kidnaps his children, an adult Peter Pan must return to Neverland and reclaim his youthful spirit in order to challenge his old enemy. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 5 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 9 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Dustin Hoffman can easily can get you hooked moreUS Showtimes:
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(Cast overview, first billed only)| Dustin Hoffman | ... | Capt. Hook | |
| Robin Williams | ... | Peter Banning | |
| Julia Roberts | ... | Tinkerbell | |
| Bob Hoskins | ... | Smee | |
| Maggie Smith | ... | Granny Wendy | |
| Caroline Goodall | ... | Moira Banning | |
| Charlie Korsmo | ... | Jack 'Jackie' Banning | |
| Amber Scott | ... | Maggie Banning | |
| Laurel Cronin | ... | Liza, Wendy's Housekeeper | |
| Phil Collins | ... | Inspector Good | |
| Arthur Malet | ... | Tootles | |
| Isaiah Robinson | ... | Pockets | |
| Jasen Fisher | ... | Ace | |
| Dante Basco | ... | Rufio | |
| Raushan Hammond | ... | Thud Butt |
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2.20 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:L | Netherlands:AL (DVD rating) | South Korea:All | Portugal:M/6 | Brazil:Livre | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Canada:G | Chile:TE | Finland:K-8/5 | France:U | Germany:6 | Ireland:G | Israel:PG | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | UK:U | USA:PG | Norway:10Fun Stuff
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In 1985, composer John Williams and lyricist Leslie Bricusse worked on "Hook", being a stage musical, but the project was scrapped after about ten songs were written. Only one song from the play, "When You're Alone," made it to the film. However, many of the play' themes can be heard in Williams' incidental music for the film. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Peter starts to fight the pirates on the ship, the first is kicked between two barrels. He's on his stomach, but in the next shot transfers to his right side, and in the next to his left side. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Maggie: [playing Wendy] Boy, why are you crying?
Boy playing Peter Pan: I was crying 'cause I couldn't get my shadow to stick. Besides, I wasn't crying.
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Hook is a spin off of the classic tale of Peter Pan, you ever wonder what life would have been like for Peter Pan if he had grown up? If he had kids, a wife, and a career as a lawyer? Not very much, but it happens here in Spielberg's tale of the boy who never wanted to grow up. Hook is a pretty good film, it was definitely very imaginative and creative story wise. The sets and actors were absolutely perfect for this film; did you know that Michael Jackson originally wanted to play the role of Peter? Pretty creepy, huh? But Robin Williams and Dustin Hoffman were so great together, I really enjoyed their performances. But the only actress I questioned was Julia Roberts as Tink, I'm not so sure if she was the best choice for the role. But that's just me, while the story seemed to drag on a bit, it was actually pretty good.
Peter is a bit of a grown up who just can't seem to have fun in life, he misses his son's baseball games, doesn't spend much time with the family, and is always focused on work. But when he and his wife visit England with their kids to see Wendy, the lady who raised Peter when he was an orphan, his kids are kidnapped by Captain James Hook who wants to challenge Peter, but when Tink takes Peter back to Neverland, he needs major convincing that he is Peter Pan and is given three days to do so to get back his children. The Lost Boys try their best to make Peter bang-or-aign once again with them and that he'll get his kids back while learning the importance of youth.
Hook is over all a good film that I would recommend to people. It's not at all a bad film, it has good drama in it along with great comedy. Most people love the dinner scene between Peter and Rufio, mine is Captain Hook explaining to Peter's kids why parents don't love children. Dustin's delivery of "I want to potty, I want a cookie" was just so perfect and funny. This is a good family film that I think you'll like, it's just an honest film with a fun story.
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