Hook Review

   Peter Banning (Robin Williams) is afraid of hights and flying, loves his children less than he should, and cares more about his job than about his family.  What Peter doesn't know is that his old foster mother, Granny Wendy (Maggie Smith) is the Wendy from the story of Peter Pan.  Captain Hook (Dustin Hoffman) knows this, however, and when Peter and his family visit Wendy in London, he kidnaps Peter's children.  Peter must go back to Never Never Land, remember who he is, learn how to be Peter Pan, overcome his fear of heights and flying, and rescue his children before Hook can brainwash them into loving him more than Peter.
   This film has all the adventure Never Never Land should have.  The film drags a little at the beginning, but once Peter Makes it to Never Land, the film flies.  The lost boys have nearly trippled in number and are lead by Rufio (Dante Basco) who cannot fly, but can crow and fight like Peter could.  Together the lost boys and Tinkerbell (Julia Roberts) have to help Peter remember who he is in 3 days, or Hook will kill his children. 
   The movie offers warmth and allows our imaginations to once again fly in a way that J.M. Barrie was able to do.  Ably directed by Stephen Spielberg, "Hook" is a must see for families.