Hook

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When his young children are abducted by his old nemesis, Capt. Hook (Dustin Hoffman), middle-aged lawyer Peter Banning (Robin Williams) returns to his magical origins as Peter Pan. Peter must revisit a foggy past in which he abandoned Neverland for family life, leaving Tinkerbell (Julia Roberts) and the Lost Boys to fend for themselves. Given their bitterness toward Peter for growing up -- and their allegiance to their new leader, Rufio -- the old gang may not be happy to see him.

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Critics Consensus

The look of Hook is lively indeed but Steven Spielberg directs on autopilot here, giving in too quickly to his sentimental, syrupy qualities.

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

A woefully uneven retelling of the ''Peter Pan'' story.

Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 26, 2019

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Kenneth Turan

Los Angeles Times

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.

Mar 26, 2019

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Tribune

''Hook'' never sets sail.

Rated: 2/4

Mar 25, 2019

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

This Peter Pan... never learns how to fly. [Full review in Spanish]

Jan 24, 2023

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Hook, featuring a grown-up version of the legendary Peter Pan facing off against the captain, offers a nostalgic trip full of adventure.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 11, 2020

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Germain Lussier

io9.com

While Hook successfully transitions between tones, and the Neverland sequences are gorgeous, the movie gets a bit bloated in its second act.

Mar 23, 2020

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Michael R Hook is a masterpiece of film. There is nothing more to say. It’s perfect. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/19/25 Full Review Joseph C I don't know why this has such a low rating from the critics. But this movie is one of the top ten movies of all time in my life. It is extremely nostalgic for me.I can easily watch this once a year and love it every time. Robin williams in his peak .. JOHN williams (need i say more?) and i love it. Great job Steven Spielberg seriously. Don't listen to the naysayers. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/18/25 Full Review Audience Member This is peak movie magic for me when I was kid. Rest in peace Robin Williams. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/24/25 Full Review cesar c One of my favorite peter pan. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/23/25 Full Review Rakesh S This film lacks in many factors. First of all the story is so generic and bland, the characters in this film are tedious and boring and the acting isn't great either, the visuals are terrible and i can barely make anything out in this movie, the audio feels like its going to pierce my ears and the final ending was so bad and stupid it really felt like the entire threat the whole time was just a measly side quest. Overall it was not a good movie and I strongly recommend not watching it. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/11/25 Full Review Lukas G Still one of the greats. Loved it at 8 when I saw it in theaters and still love it now at 41. Just shows critics know absolutely nothing. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/09/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steven Spielberg Director Dustin Hoffman Captain James S. Hook Robin Williams Peter Banning Julia Roberts Tinkerbell Bob Hoskins Smee, Captain Hook's Servant Maggie Smith Granny Wendy

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