into Independent Films, an infrequent movie goer, waiting for the DVD, a comedy fan
Pros
Funny, Family Oriented, Great Acting
OCT
14
2008
Hook —
Hook is a marvelous movie made even better by robin williams and dustin hoffman. I have seen several remakes of peter pan and Hook is by far the best. robin williams is excellent as a workaholic who doesn't believe in anything but work. Like most fathers he is so busy building a fortune that his family ends up neglected. When he goes to london with his family and his children are kidnapped by the infamous Hook he goes through a lot of denial that what he is seeing is anything other than his imagination. Through it all tink encourages the lost boys to help peter remember who he is.
Action & Adventure
Children's Movies
Family Movies
Key Information
Directors Steven Spielberg
Stars Robin Williams
Actors Bob Hoskins
Genre Action/Adventure
Subgenre Self-Discovery • Good Vs. Evil • Family (General) • Fantasy
MPAA Rating PG (MPAA)
Available Formats VHS: Clam Shell Case; Closed Captioned
UPC 043396706033
Release Date 1991
Running Time 2hr 22min
Languages
Original Language English
DVD Editions
DVD Editions DVD: Closed Caption2hr 21minSony Pictures Home EntertainmentMarch 21, 2000PG (MPAA)043396039308Sound Features: Stereo, AC3
Credits
Screenwriter Nick Castle
Professional Reviews
Professional Reviews (07/01/2000, p.110, Nev Pierce): "...Dustin Hoffman is excellent..."