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Hook is Steven Spielberg's most spectacular film of the 90s. It is also seriously underrated, arguably the equal of ET, (1982) and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, (1977). An unofficial sequel to J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, Hook adopts the startling premise of what happened after "the boy who never grew up", grew up. Robin Williams, in his career best performance, is the corporate suit forced to remember he once was "The Pan", returning to Neverland to battle nefarious Captain Hook (a splendid Dustin Hoffman), for his children's love.
This is a ravishingly beautiful, stunningly designed film, at once highly imaginative and with a genuinely magical atmosphere which ranges from exquisite, delicate fantasy to slapstick tomfoolery. There is fine support from Maggie Smith, Julia Roberts and Bob Hoskins, and John Williams' rapturously romantic score is yet another career high. Slated upon release, and dubbed a flop though it grossed $200 million, Hook reacted against the "greed is good" 80s by upholding family values and responsibility while evoking a genuine sense of wonder. Only the somewhat pantomime final showdown disappoints, but alongside Legend, (1985)and Labyrinth, (1986), Hook is ripe for reassessment as a fantasy classic. The DVD transfer is superb and the disc, though not packed with additional features, has some interesting extras. --Gary S. Dalkin
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In this development of the Peter Pan story, busy American lawyer Peter Banning (Robin Williams) takes his family to London for a holiday with Granny Wendy (Maggie Smith). But the visit takes an unexpected turn when Peter's kids are abducted by the villainous Captain Hook (Dustin Hoffman), forcing the lawyer to confront his past and accept that he is the grown-up Peter Pan. With the help of the tomboy fairy Tinkerbell (Julia Roberts), he then returns to Never-Never Land ready to confront his old crocodile-hating enemy and win back his family.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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Format:VHS Tape
I'm writing this review fourteen years after it was made because I need a new copy as it's been watched too many times!
This film is no doubt my favourite. I've been watching it since I was two, and it's the one I would miss most if it was taken away from me.It's one of those films that suits everyone, and the acting and music is quality. Truely magical, and great a story line. The sets and special effects are fantastic. The only thing I would criticize it for was the fact that they didn't have the Indians in the film. And Dustin Hoffman, as much as he's an absolutely perfect Hook, he needs to work on his English accent!!
In general though this film is a true classic that everyone should have the pleaure of watching. It doesn't take anything away from J.M Barrie, it just extends his great ideas onto a new and modern level.
This film is no doubt my favourite. I've been watching it since I was two, and it's the one I would miss most if it was taken away from me.It's one of those films that suits everyone, and the acting and music is quality. Truely magical, and great a story line. The sets and special effects are fantastic. The only thing I would criticize it for was the fact that they didn't have the Indians in the film. And Dustin Hoffman, as much as he's an absolutely perfect Hook, he needs to work on his English accent!!
In general though this film is a true classic that everyone should have the pleaure of watching. It doesn't take anything away from J.M Barrie, it just extends his great ideas onto a new and modern level.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Just got the film after preordering at a fantastic low price, which made me wonder how the picture quality was going to be especially for a 20 year old film.... I was blown away by what I saw, it was like watching the film for the first time, clear and sharp almost 3d in some scenes. If only all transfers of older movies to blu-ray could be this good. If you are thinking of upgrading from the DVD do not hesitate it is worth it many times over.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
First off, I wish amazon wouldn't colate reviews for films. DVD and blu ray reviews should be kept seperate.
Now, with that out the way, to the blu ray.
I have to say at first I was worried that this would be a hash job with how cheap the blu ray was to begin with. But boy was I wrong. To say the film is 20 years old this year, the picture has new life breathed into it.
Hook is one of my fave films of all time so naturally I have seen it countless times. With this new blu ray release I am picking out details that I had never noticed before and its fantastic. The picture is clear and sharp, the colours more vibrant. This is how the film should look, to do neverland justice and it makes me very happy that a good job has been done. Im sure the tech heads will find something to pick apart at, but for the general viewing public this will be a treat. Superb!
Now, with that out the way, to the blu ray.
I have to say at first I was worried that this would be a hash job with how cheap the blu ray was to begin with. But boy was I wrong. To say the film is 20 years old this year, the picture has new life breathed into it.
Hook is one of my fave films of all time so naturally I have seen it countless times. With this new blu ray release I am picking out details that I had never noticed before and its fantastic. The picture is clear and sharp, the colours more vibrant. This is how the film should look, to do neverland justice and it makes me very happy that a good job has been done. Im sure the tech heads will find something to pick apart at, but for the general viewing public this will be a treat. Superb!
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Can't beat a bit of a twist on a classic fairy tail
I can't believe this film was originally a flop. It's great! A really fun version of Peter Pan. A must for all kids, big and small!
Published 15 days ago by EllieD
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Memories
This DVD was bought specifically to replace n that cot irreparably scratched. I was really pleased to find it a t the price it was sold for.
Published 28 days ago by Miss P. Rawlins
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Good sequel
A good sequel for the Peter Pan movie. Not as good as the movie but good enough for it. Would recommend for more kids though as I feel that older children and adults would prefer... Read more
Published 29 days ago by Paris
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Absolute kids classic
Got this for my 6 year old daughter, she absolutely loves it & has watched it countless times. Great performances and delivers the story with heart and humour.
Published 1 month ago by Jo
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perfect
Brand new, good quality and a good price, the description was perfect and so was the film. Definitely recommend it.
Published 1 month ago by amy
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Hook
I had this on video as a kid and it was one of my favourite films back then and still is :)
Published 1 month ago by Hannah Stevens
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Dustin Hoffman at his best.
An excellent film for children and adults. Full of entertainment from start to finish. A wonderful film to treasure and show ones grandchildren
Published 2 months ago by Ri
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Excellent adaptation of this childrens story.
I was lucky enough to be involved in the premier of this lovely little film when I worked as a projectionist at the Odeon cinema Leicester Square, watching it again brings back so... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Keith Phillips
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not so good for small children.
Very good film, with lots of famous actors but too scary for small children. Sorry. But I really liked it.
Published 2 months ago by A. Dunlop
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Great item
Great item just what I was looking for received item very quickly and packed well will recommed to others to buys from
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