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Movie Reviews of Hook
Movie Review: A Fun and Amusing Continuation of a Wonderful Tale!
Summary: 5 Stars
Peter Pan left Neverland and grew up. He married Wendy's granddaughter and had two kids. He is a succesful lawyer and makes almost no time for family. That's where Hook picks up. Steven Spielberg has created another wonderful film that is very entertaining and has an all-star cast, including Dustin Hoffman (Hook), Robin Williams (Peter Banning/Pan), Julia Roberts (Tinkerbell), and Maggie Smith (Wendy). The story begins when the an adult Peter Pan visits Wendy in London. His company is giving a wing in the local hospital to help Wendy adopt and care for orphans. Peter, his wife Moira, and Wendy go to a special ceremony, and when they return they discover that Peter's two kids have been kidnapped by Captain Hook. Peter must join up once again with Tinkerbell, and go back to Neverland to save his kids. In doing so, he must get training from the Lost Boys, who have a new leader, Rufio. They must teach him to fly, fight, and crow in order to save his kids.
This movie has a fun plot and a meaningful message. It teaches lessons about family and friendship, and it for sure will leave you in a better mood then you were in.
Movie Review: Great film, HORRIBLE DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
Since there are so many other reviews available, I'll save my opinions on how great this film is and go straight to the DVD review. First things first, the DVD version of "Hook" offers an increidble 5.1 Dolby Digital soundtrack that makes a huge difference if you've been getting by on the VHS edition. My room was shaking everytime the cannons went off with my surround sound. As for the picture, Hook has one of the most beautiful video transfers I've ever seen from a film to a disc. There were some absolutely gorgeous scenes of Neverland and spectacular menus.
Unfortunately, like most of Tri-Star's DVDs, this film is absent of extras. You get trailers for Hook and Jumanji, and some lame "Tallent Files" thing it looks like someone pulled off the Internet. That's it. They certainly have room on the disc for more, but I guess they're too lazy. With such a beatuful film transfer, a great director, and so many A-list actors, this DVD would be incredible packed full of featurettes and interviews. But alas, the viewer is resigned to wait until Tri-Star decides to release a REAL edition of this wonderful film on DVD.
Movie Review: Bangarang, Indeed.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is poosibly the greatest film of all time. I loved it as a kid and rediscovered its greatness now, as a teenager. I am a huge fan of all things Peter Pan, and this definitely includes Hook. Everything is fantisticly done. I for one, love the Neverland aspect of the movie and find the Lost Boys (not to mention Rufio, Rufio, RU-FI-000O!!!) greatly entertaining. The review trashing the little kids in the movie is nonsense. These are kids, we're talking about. They did an excellent job and they are all extremely funny. The actors all do such a magnificent job, as well as the writers. My friends, family, and I all have inside jokes that include lines from the movie. Some classic lines: Jack: Bad form!
Lost boy: Man stop!
and this one:
Peter:He really did lose his marbles.
Lost Boy(I forget his name -ahh): Yeah, he lost 'em good.
There are so many funny and unforgettable lines, I can't even begin to post them.
So to everyone who purchases this film, BANGARANG!!
And to those who don't, BAD FORM!
Movie Review: A Movie Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
While I've read negative reviews of this movie, I imagine they were written by pirates. My sons' first saw this movie when they were 2 and 4, which began a love affair that has yet to end. At 8 and 10, they still love it. For children it has action, adventure, a terrifically evil Captain Hook, and a happy ending.For adults it's visually stunning. The attention to detail not only in the sets but also in the story itself will keep you watching again and again to pick up things that you may have missed the first 40 or 50 times. My favorite part is Captain Hooks explination of "Why parents hate their children". ("I want a party, I want a cookie, I want, I want, I want!!!!!) While I don't "hate" them, there are times I can relate!
Keep an eye out for cameo's by Phil Collins, David Crosby, Glenn Close, and a pre-famous Gweneth Paltrow.
Movie Review: The Hook is back!
Summary: 5 Stars
What an absolutely fabulous movie! Screw the critics who saw it and said it sucked. They probably didn't watch it at all, or more likely,they sure as hell aren't in touch with their inner child.But enough about that. This is a truly touching movie. I fancy myself to be pretty tough, but the first time I got a look at granny Wendy I cried I was so sad.
The cast is stellar.With Dustin Hoffman,Robin Williams,Bob Hoskins and Julia Roberts being the best. This movie really does bring you back to what it was like to be a child.
The characters are lively and interesting, with Hook at the top of " Good Form". His first scene was truly memorable and creepy.
This is also a really good date movie, beleive it or not. There's just something about it that's so nice and romantic.
I highly reccommend this movie on vhs or dvd. A truly touching movie.