Hook
1991, Adventure/Kids & family, 2h 24m
65 Reviews 250,000+ RatingsWhat to know
The look of Hook is lively indeed but Steven Spielberg directs on autopilot here, giving in too quickly to his sentimental, syrupy qualities. Read critic reviews
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Captain James S. Hook
Peter Banning, Peter Pan
Tinkerbell
Smee, Captain Hook's Servant, Garbage Sweeper in Kensington Gardens
Granny Wendy, Middle-Aged Wendy
Moira Banning
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Critic Reviews for Hook
All Critics (65) | Top Critics (18) | Fresh (19) | Rotten (46)
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A woefully uneven retelling of the ''Peter Pan'' story.
March 26, 2019 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review… -
For very much like Peter, it has clearly gotten harder for this director to break free of the lure of material things and believe in simple magic.
March 26, 2019 | Full Review… -
''Hook'' never sets sail.
March 25, 2019 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review… -
It's a lot of fun to watch - over two hours of thrills, spills, elaborate sets and special effects, all tied together by a pleasingly varied (and lighter than usual) musical score by John Williams.
March 25, 2019 | Full Review… -
Spielberg's Neverland carries undeniable charm and depth. The problems start when we're asked to accept its two-dimensional residents as anything other than tourists on a forced march through its various nooks and crannies.
March 13, 2019 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review… -
Young kids will love this stuff. You're always aware of the effects, though, because Spielberg hasn't integrated the matte shots, storybook backgrounds, and other technical devices into the story; they're held up for the audience to ooh and aah over.
September 7, 2011 | Rating: B- | Full Review…
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A woefully uneven retelling of the ''Peter Pan'' story.
March 26, 2019 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review… -
For very much like Peter, it has clearly gotten harder for this director to break free of the lure of material things and believe in simple magic.
March 26, 2019 | Full Review… -
''Hook'' never sets sail.
March 25, 2019 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review… -
It's a lot of fun to watch - over two hours of thrills, spills, elaborate sets and special effects, all tied together by a pleasingly varied (and lighter than usual) musical score by John Williams.
March 25, 2019 | Full Review… -
Hook, featuring a grown-up version of the legendary Peter Pan facing off against the captain, offers a nostalgic trip full of adventure.
August 11, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
While Hook successfully transitions between tones, and the Neverland sequences are gorgeous, the movie gets a bit bloated in its second act.
March 23, 2020 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Hook
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Nov 13, 2016This is another Spielberg film I have not seen, until now. Far better than I thought it would be. Strong performances, and even an appearance from Phil Collins, keep the film going, when things start to get too sickly.Ian W Super Reviewer
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Jun 25, 2016Reminds me the first Spielberg film ever to be the worst.Film C Super Reviewer
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May 14, 2012Hook, Steven Spielberg's most notorious film, is a colossal blunder that fails spectacularly. This re-imagining of James Barrie's classic tale finds Peter Pan all grown-up and returning to Neverland to rescue his children from the clutches of Captain Hook. With an all-star cast that includes Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams, Bob Hoskins, and Julia Roberts, one would think that the film couldn't go wrong; but somehow Spielberg found a way. The most atrocious aspect of the film are the re-imaged Lost Boys; which are written as bad '90s caricatures. Additionally, the special effects and set designs are astoundingly poor (which seems unimaginable for a Spielberg film). John Williams delivers a wonderfully enchanting score, but it can only do so much to help the film. Yet, the film has a few magical moments and there's a charm to some of the characters. Hook is a messy, remarkably poor film that's mildly entertaining, but it fails to live up to the spirit of Barrie's classic.Dann M Super Reviewer
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Jan 28, 2012The only movie about Peter Pan that I liked.Lucas M Super Reviewer
Hook Quotes
| Peter Banning/Peter Pan: | I do believe in fairies! I do! I do! |
| Granny Wendy Darling: | You must make yourself remember. |
| Peter Banning/Peter Pan: | Remember what? |
| Granny Wendy Darling: | Peter, don't you know who you are? |
| Jack Banning: | BANG! BANG! |
| Peter Banning/Peter Pan: | Look, everybody just SHUT UP!! |
| Peter Banning/Peter Pan: | Look, everybody just SHUT UP! |
| Jack Banning: | I'm sorry. |
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