Hook (2000, DVD)

This is a great Peter Pan story. A little different than the usual story. Robin Williams plays Peter Pan who is all grown up and has kids of his own. Dustin Hoffman who plays Capitan Hook kidnaps Peters children one night. Julia Roberts who plays Tinkerbell has to make Peter remember who he really is in order to save his children. Action, adventure, and comedy make this a great family movie. Also has the lost boys, pirates, mermaids and so much more! There are a couple sad parts, but overall I would say this is a must see.

In 1990, Steven Spielburg asked himself the question - what would have happened if Peter Pan really did grow up?? Producers Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall helped Steven explore the possibilities. The full-grown Peter Pan, or Peter Banning,(Robin Williams), if you will, is currently living in L.A. California with a wife and kids. Going back to England for Christmas, they spend it with Grandma Wendy. Terror strikes when his kids are kidnapped by Captain James Hook, himself! Hook is out for revenge! Tinkerbell,(Julia Roberts), comes to Peter's aid and takes him away back to Never Neverland! Peter is now confronted by his youthful past at the same time Hook is declaring war against the lost boys. Will Peter and the kids get back to the real world before it's too late??

Synopsis
Peter Banning (formerly Pan) has become a fat, middle aged, work-aholic, lawyer with no time for his wife or kids (he also cant remember anything before he was 12, when he left Neverland and was adopted by an elderly Wendy Darling, he then fell in love with, and married Moira, her Grand Daughter). His daughter Maggy is too young to understand, his relationship with his son, Jack is in serious jeppardy and his wife Moira is frustrated with him for constantly working. Whilst on christmas holiday in London to visit his Grandmother, Wendy Moira Angela Darling, his children are kidnapped by Captain Hook. Wendy tells him he must go to Neverland and fight Hook for his kids. Naturaly Peter thinks she's gone nuts.
Peter turns to drink that night, Tinkerbell comes along and takes him (unconcious) back to Neverland.
He wakes up in a pirate town, thinking its all fake untill he comes face to face with Hook and his kids. Hook's distraught because he has stolen Pan's kids to lure Peter back to Neverland to have a final showdown with him, only to find his arch nemesis has become old and fat and is afraid of hights, and gives him 3 days to sort himself out and give Hook his 'Ultimate war' or he'll kill him and his children. Tinkerbell takes Peter to the Lost Boys, who after alot of persuasion, (on both sides) agree to help become who he once was and rescue his children.

Hook is a fantasic, magical adventure for children and adults, with a rousingly stunning score by John Williams, and directed by Steven Spielberg.(Spielberg was actually in post production Hook whilst he was on principle photography for Jurassic Park, producing two films at once. A feat in film making only passed recently by Peter Jackson who shot his epic Lord Of The Rings trilogy at the same time over an 18 month period)
Robin Williams is great as Peter Banning, the disbelieveing and cynical lawyer.
Dustin Hoffman's portrail of Captain James Hook is outstanding, bursting onto the screen with Hook's eccentricities and child-like exuberance which eclipses all other performances.
Bob Hoskins is the perfect Smee and fills the role with all you would expect.
There are many child actors in the film portarying the Lost Boys and Peters children. Forefront is Amber Scott who plays Peter's daughter Maggie, portraying her exactly as a 6 year old should be.
Veteran actress Maggie Smith also makes for the perfect Granny Wendy.
There are many cameo's including Gwyneth Paltrow, Phil Collins, Glenn Close, George Lucas and Carrie Fisher

This is definatley one of Spielberg's greatest films that uses lavish sets (the pirate town and a full size Jolly Roger are particularly impressive) and takes an unusual twist on J.M.Barrie's timeless book and makes it a fabulous adventure for all to enjoy.

my daughter watched Hook on tnt and loved i went into half to fine and i did. i order it. with in a few days it was at door and she has watched it over and over

Great movie. Bangarang! Adults and kids alike will love this flick. It's still funny after all these years. Love it.

The story of Peter Pan is my all-time favorite fantasy and I love Robin Williams in anything. I am a Wendy who would love to visit Never Land with Peter Pan but will never be able to do that except in my dreams. This grown-up version of Peter Pan has a happier ending that the original. The real Peter Pan will never grow up and Wendy will always long for something she can't have.

I love this movie and I really wanted to give it to my little cousins because it was truely a part of my childhood. They of course loved it and we watched it Christmas night. I also bought Peter Pan so they could see the whole story play out from beginning to end.

One of the best childrens film out there. Dustin Hoffman is Oscar-worthy in his performance of Captain James Hook. Robin Williams plays the over stressed, over-worked Peter Banning. He comes to realize that he was once Peter Pan. He finally grew up, but it is now time to become a kid again in order to save his own kids from the evil Captain Hook.

have the movie on vhs and wanted the dvd.. i like the movie and enjoy watching robin williams act.. very good movie

What a classic of a movie and yet is still exciting for me to watch! I used to watch Hook as a child and now I am 20 years old, I have a 7 year old brother and he would have never seen the movie if it weren't for me getting it on ebay and he absolutely loves it! Good for all ages and so much fun for families or those who just want to refresh some good memories from 15 years ago!

Robin Williams does a fine job of "old" Peter Pan. This fantasy can be enjoyed by all. There's even a lesson to be learned from this story. All work and no play can allienate you from those who love you. A father who has to "earn" back his hero status in his children's hearts.

I loved everything about this movie. The price was just right. And the seller was fabulous. Be willing to do bussness again with this ebayer.

This movie rocks. My kids watched the whole thing. They laughed so hard. It is the best movie for the whole family to sit down and watch together. It als is a classice. You wont be disapointed in this.

This is a great Peter Pan story. A little different than the usual story. Robin Williams plays Peter Pan who is all grown up and has kids of his own. Dustin Hoffman who plays Capitan Hook kidnaps Peters children one night. Julia Roberts who plays Tinkerbell has to make Peter remember who he really is in order to save his children. Action, adventure, and comedy make this a great family movie. Also has the lost boys, pirates, mermaids and so much more! There are a couple sad parts, but overall I would say this is a must see.

I bought this DVD movie because it was one of my kids favorite movies when they were kids. They still love it. Why? Because it was a great interpretation of the classic Peter Pan movie. Robin Williams, Julia Roberts and Dustin Hoffman were terrific in this flick! Everyone should own this DVD!

The convenience of shopping at home and the price was good and the quality looked okay. I might have gotten a better price at Meir or Walmart but my time and gas has a valu too and was a big factor in buying this online. New is not an issue either as long as the movie is what I want and its condition and quality are there.

I bought this a few weeks ago and it was in Great Condition! Fast Shipping. Perfect! The seller was great

Excellent movie. Robin Williams at his best. I bought it because I purchased it before and it was stolen from my home and wanted to add it back to my collection of classic films for family oriented viewers.

Great, great, great movie!!!!!!!!! Have watched this movie over and over again!!! So glad NOW I have it forever and can watch any time!!!! Love Robin Williams in this!!!!!!!!!!!! Great movie for whole family!!!!

Excellent movie and for anyone who enjoys Robin Williams, this is one of his better movies. I bought this movie for my 17 year old daughter and she has watched it atleast 3 times already. We originally had it in VHS format and the DVD version is far better.

great family film. robin williams & dustin hoffman are funny.i personally, would recommend it to the whole family!!