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Reviewers refer to Hook as "Peter Pan ... Part 2," as it's what happens after the original Peter Pan ends. Robin Williams stars as Peter, a workaholic father, who "returns to Neverland with Tinkerbell (Julia Roberts)" and "must remember how to be Peter Pan again in order to save his children by battling with Captain Hook (Dustin Hoffman) once again." Some viewers see this as "the greatest kids' movie ever" and feel of all the remakes, "Hook is by far the best," as they mostly enjoy the work of Williams, yet also Roberts who adds a voice to Tinkerbell for the first time, and Hoffman who is "scary enough to give your kids a thrill without giving them nightmares." Hook is just a "great remake of an old classic." For another take on the Peter Pan story, look up Finding Neverland.

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Peter Pan... Part 2

a dreamer, a movie lover, a child at heart

OCT

2008

When I first saw Hook, I was younger and I thought it was the most fantastic movie. Now I'm an adult, and I still love this movie to death. So you've seen Peter Pan, what is this movie about?? Like my title says, it's what happens AFTER Peter Pan ends.

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The basic plot is revealed late in the movie, so I won't give it away. Instead I'll just explain a little of the beginning. Peter Banning is a hard working guy. Work is his life, and his kids and wife are on the back burner. Peter and Moira Banning's (Robin Williams and Caroline Goodall) kids are kidnapped right near the beginning, and... read full review »

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vivasuzi
Livonia, MI

A Great Re-Make of An Old Classic

character-lover, into action flicks, pc-user, Every day computer user

MAR

2008

In HOOK after Captain Hook (Dustin Hoffman) kidnaps his children, an adult Peter Pan (Robin Williams) returns to Never Land with Tinkerbell (Julia Roberts). With the help of her and the Lost Boys, he must remember how to be Peter Pan again in order to save his children by battling with Captain Hook once again.

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wellow
Chicago, IL

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HIgh flying adventure, if a little modernized

a comedy fan, Open-minded

MAR

2008

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...

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GSmoke827
Ann Arbor, MI

the greatest kids movie ever

into Independent Films, an infrequent movie goer, waiting for the DVD, a comedy fan

OCT

2008

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.

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bobo47170
Parkton, NC

The greatest family movie ... Kids just love this movie..

a woman, a comedy fan, watching chick flicks, watching with kids, a movie lover, into Independent Films, character-lover, a fan of clever plots

NOV

2008

Who would have ever imagine Peter Pan would grow up and children of his own. Ad loses his memory of living in neverland.Peter Pan has grown up to be a cut-throat merger and acquisitions lawyer, and is married to Wendy's granddaughter. Captain Hook kidnaps his children, and Peter returns to Never Land with Tinkerbell . With the help of her and the Lost Boys, he must remember how to be Peter Pan again in order to save his children by battling with Captain Hook once again. While a greving a Mother waits for children to be returned to her.

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mldycherokeerose
Roselle, IL

I never get tired of watching Hook!

a comedy fan

SEP

2008

This movie has turned into a real classic. I loved it when it first came out and watched it over and over again with my children as they grew older. We actually wore out our first copy and i recently had to purchase another one. Its a magical trip into your imagination both for adults and kids.

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Kimberly78
Woodstock, CT

Hook Robin Williams was funny.

a comedy fan

SEP

2008

The movie Hook was funny and enjoyable for the whole family. The part with food fight and make believe food was the best. Robin Williams Julia Roberts were great in the movie ILOVE THIS MOVIE

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cookiegirl
Hernando, FL

Old School Peter Pan

an infrequent movie goer, a comedy fan

OCT

2008

Hook is one of those movies that you watch as a kid and love, then watch again as an adult and still find funny, magical and overall enjoyable.

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lafell
Lawrence, KS

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Movie Title	Hook
Format Type	Cable
Film Genre	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..."
VHS Editions	VHS Editions VHS2hr 22minMovies UnlimitedJuly 24, 1992PG (MPAA)