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Movie Reviews of Hook
Movie Review: Thats where I'll be waiting
Summary: 5 Stars
Boo, says the old woman in princess bride at the Critics. Hook is in my top five favorite movies without a doubt. The ones who don't like it, don't understand the underlying thread. Peter grows up - and forgets his childhood as the flying menace. He is even afraid of heights! It doesn't matter whether you are a spielberg fan or not, if you love interesting films that hauntingly leave a mark of childishness on your heart, then this is for you. I have watched this film more than any other movie. I seriously KNOW for a fact that since I was 11 I have viewed it over a hundred times....easily! I had a copy...then I bought it on vhs...then the other day bought it on dvd and it still hasn't lost its meaning to me. I could still watch it twice in a row and not loose an ounce of attention. Maybe it's Robin Williams perfect transition from snobby business man, to the high flying , sword chopping, pirate stomping, peter pan. Or Dustin Hoffman, who endured just as many hours in make-up as he did in Tootsie, to bring to life the ultimate clock-hating villain, who despises the "L" word. Or Bob Hoskins (Who framed Rodger Rabbit), an excellent Smee, more brain than bum-fundled. Julia Roberts had me in the state-of-crush for about 3 years. Anyway, Hook is a 5 star great movie that THE People love. Forget the critics for this one. The dvd is sharp, and sounds terrific. As far as sound, check out Smee's "Good morning neverland." I would seriously enjoy ANY extra's, because the skull and crossbones on this disc represent death to extra lover's. Two-disk anyone?Movie Review: A Peter Pan Sequel
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
Movie Review: What "Lack of Magic"?
Summary: 5 Stars
What if Peter Pan really did grow up? I beleive Mr. Speilburg got it right with this one. His capability is transmogrifying book to film is masterful. Although there are a few minute mistakes, such as Hook's hook suppossedly on the right rather than the left, this film invokes the soul of J.M. Barrie's magical story. Robin Williams (Good Morning Vietnam) is a perfect choice for Peter Pan, now grown up and known as Peter Banning. Peter, whose past as a free-sprited and ageless Pan, has long forgotten Neverland. Instead his life is about stocks, cell-phones, and an ironic fear of heights. He comes home one night to find that both of his children, Jack and Maggie, have been kidnapped by none other than Captain Hook himself. Granny Wendy (Maggie Smith; Harry Potter I-II)tries hard to explain to him that only he can save his children, for he is really the great Peter Pan.
Dustin Hoffman's (Tootsie) portrayal as Captain James Hooks is remarkable. He emobodies the charecter with wonderful acting skill, right down to Hook's grace, manners, and a distorted belief of "good form". All of his pirate crew, including the lovable Mr. Smee (Bob Hoskins; Who Framed Roger Rabbit)put on a wonderful show.
I hope you enjoy following along with Peter makes as he makes his final trip to Neverland. And with the aid of Tinker Bell (Julia Roberts; Erin Brockavitch) and the Lost Boys, he must remember how to fight, how to crow, and most importantly how to fly, in order to save his own two children from the cunning and evil grasps of Capt. Jas. Hook.
Movie Review: Simply a Wonderful Movie...
Summary: 5 Stars
I have to admit I love this movie and I do not know if I'll ever be able to refuse a chance to watch it. Is it absolute perfection and worthy of the award for best picture?? No. Is it a movie that is extremely well done, with a strong cast, and a great plot? Yes. Okay, it puts an odd twist on the Peter Pan story...he has grown up and lost his inner child. The original story of Peter Pan has been bent and twisted and mangled so many times over the past 100 years, however, that this adaptation does not bother me at all...in fact, it adds to the movie's meaning. If Peter Pan can grow up and forget how to be a child, then it can happen to anyone. Any one of us can lose that joy and innocence we find in the freedom of childhood. The good news is we can always find it again if we look hard enough. It takes some time and some hard work in this movie to help Peter realize the boy that he is inside...but he does get there.He rediscovers those things that truly made him happy and free in life. Children are always entertained by this movie and it has some very true themes and lessons for adults to learn. It is one of my favorite films, one of the most under-rated movies out there today, and it should be considered a modern classic. It is just too late to worry about Barrie's original tale being tampered with....it is beyond repair at this point. My advice is to get that book, read it, teach the original story to your children...then enjoy this one as a family. You will all enjoy it very much!Movie Review: A Wonderous Return to Neverland!
Summary: 5 Stars
This has always been a favorite movie of mine and I just finished watching it last night. Hoffman and WIlliams give a stunning performance as the classic duo of Pan and Hook. The story flows well, fits into the original great, and even reminds us of classic elements from the REAL Peter Pan.
After finally leaving Neverland, perhaps forever, Peter finally does grow up. He becomes a lawyer and marries WEndy's granddaughter. After having two children and spending nearly thrity years away from his childhood home, Peter has forgotten nearly all about his past and nemesis Hook. Instead, he has become ubsessessed with work and often forgets about his family and what is really important. He's even afraid of heights!
After returning to England from America, Peter has come to visit the aged Granny WEndy. ANd while they are away at a dinner to dedicate a hospital wing just to Wendy, Peter's two children are kidnapped. With a little help from Tinker Bell, The lost boys, and even Hook, Peter has to remember who he really is and what is really important before he loses everything forever.
SPielberg brings us this masterful tale in gorgeous fashion and surprising technology for the period this was filmed. Robin William's gives one of his best performances as the boy who was supposed to never grow old.
Overall, the story is marvelous. Great fun for all ages!