March 15, 2015

Hook



Hook, 1991. A grown-up Peter Pan returns to Neverland.

Directed by Steven Spielberg. Written by James V. Hart, & Malia Scotch Marmo; story by Hart, & Nick Castle, based on works by J.M. Barrie. Starring Dustin Hoffman, & Robin Williams, with Julia Roberts, Bob Hoskins, Maggie Smith, Caroline Goodall, Charlie Korsmo, & Amber Scott.

Concept: B
Story: D
Characters: D
Dialog: C
Pacing: D
Cinematography: C
Special effects/design: C
Acting: C
Music: B
Enjoyment: Sullen children, a lazy character arc, and a bad sense of humor. It's almost impressive how little fun this movie is, considering the potential. It still has a certain charm, though, especially since it has a clear respect for the source material. C

GPA: 1.9/4

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