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Hook (1991) -- When Capt. Hook kidnaps his children, an adult Peter Pan must return to Neverland and reclaim his youthful spirit in order to challenge his old enemy.
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Overview

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Director:
Steven Spielberg
Writers (WGA):
J.M. Barrie (books)
J.M. Barrie (play)
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Release Date:
11 December 1991 (USA) more
Tagline:
What if Peter Pan grew up?
Plot:
When Capt. Hook kidnaps his children, an adult Peter Pan must return to Neverland and reclaim his youthful spirit in order to challenge his old enemy. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 5 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 9 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(13 articles)
Ask the Flying Monkey! (June 14, 2009)
 (From AfterElton.com. 14 June 2009, 9:09 PM, PDT)

A Bizarre Moment of Oscar Trivia with Kyra Sedgwick
 (From FilmExperience. 9 June 2009, 9:09 PM, PDT)

User Comments:
Brings Back Childhood Memories! more
US TV Schedule:
Tue. July 77:15 AMAMC   

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Also Known As:
Hook (Austria) (Germany) [de]
Capitaine Crochet (Canada: French title) [fr]
Captain Hook (Greece) [el]
Hook (Spain: Catalan title) [ca]
Hook (Norway) [no]
Hook (Argentina) [es]
Hook (Czechoslovakia) [cs]
Hook - A Volta do Capitão Gancho (Brazil) [pt]
Hook - Kapteeni Koukku (Finland) [fi]
Hook - Vad händer Peter Pan som vuxen (Sweden) [sv]
Hook - capitan Uncino (Italy) [it]
Hook ou la revanche du Capitaine Crochet (France) [fr]
Hook: el capitán Garfio (Spain) [es]
Kuka (Serbia) [sr]
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Runtime:
144 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.20 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby SR (35 mm prints)

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Trivia:
The film contains a number of subtle references to the James Barrie play and book. These include: * An elderly Tootles is one of the characters in the film, and is referred to as Wendy's "first orphan". Tootles was one of the original Lost Boys. * In both the book/play and the film, Wendy greets Peter by calling him "Boy". * Granny Wendy recites a prayer-like speech as she leaves Maggie and Jack in the nursery, asking the lights to guard the sleeping babes. This is a direct quotation from the book. In the book Mrs. Darling says, "Night-lights are the eyes a mother leaves behind her to guard her children." (Chapter 2: The Shadow) * When Tinker Bell is first trying to get Peter to remember her, she says, "I drank poison for you!" This is a direct reference to the events in Chapter 13: Do You Believe in Fairies. * The invisible dinner sequence is inspired by the lines in the book: "The difference between (Peter) and the other boys at such a time was that they knew it was make-believe, while to him make-believe and true were exactly the same thing. This sometimes troubled them, as when they had to make-believe that they had had their dinners." from Chapter 6: The Little House * After human-sized Tinkerbell kisses Peter, and he remembers he has to save his children, Tink says to him, "You silly ass, Go!" In the book, Tinkerbell repeatedly calls Peter a "silly ass". * Toward the end of the movie, Tootles says "I've missed the adventure again, haven't I, Peter?" This is in reference to the book, as it is mentioned that the reason Tootles was so humble was because, by some misfortune, he missed most of the adventures the Lost Boys participated in. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When the Lost Boys fire sticky arrows at Peter, at first there is no bright colored goo/paint on his clothes this doesn't appear until it changes to the next shot where Peter says "I've been shot" and he pulls and arrow off his groin. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Maggie: [playing Wendy] Boy, why are you crying?
Boy playing Peter Pan: I was crying 'cause I couldn't get my shadow to stick. Besides, I wasn't crying.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Wogan: (1991-08-19)" (1991) more
Soundtrack:
Pick'em Up more

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5 out of 6 people found the following comment useful:-
Brings Back Childhood Memories!, 20 March 2009
9/10
Author: georgie-bradley from London, England

Right, I can understand that Spielberg's previous achievements had set the bar really high, but by no means does this make 'Hook' a flop. The story is what is so appealing to a young audience and a mature audience for that matter. The sensitive undertones of such a celebrated story spark much joy and heartfelt moments. The 'what if' factor of the whole story is really adventurous, and the fact that this story stems from the original is brilliant. Its a story of love,family and identity. All three elements resonate with a lot of audiences. From a visual standpoint Spielberg triumphs again! And i don't understand why people beg to differ! For the purpose of entertaining young audiences, it fulfills the intention and more. I must say however, the film owes 50% of its credit to John Williams. His absolutely stunning score supports the story's tenderness. The flying sequence is so thrilling that it literally makes me get up and want to levitate!

The performances are equally stunning and convincing, Robin Williams encompasses both his comedic and dramatic skills towards a full blooded performance. Dustin Hoffman and Bob Hoskins are superb....really really astonishing.

This film has to be one of Spielberg's most overlooked and underrated films of all time. It holds so much promise and warmth that every time I sit back and soak up the high-flying adventure it sends shivers down my spine. I recently watched it after so many years of it lost in my memory that I felt like I had visited a historical landmark..its placed within a treasured set of memories on my part.

I cant express how moving this film is, its just enthralling in every sense of the word..the construction of the story is very clever and realistic - from a child's point of view.

Really guys hold the cynicism and unlock you imaginations and appreciate this work of cinematic art.

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