Review of Hook (1991) by Gregory M — 05 Apr 2018
I can't believe this movie is one of Spielberg's. You see, I feel he has a very wide filmography where some of his projects work,some don't. Occasionally there are some masterpieces as well.
The thing is, I can't see anything fresh in the direction here. It's true that not a single frame can pass the test of time in this movie. It feels weirdly outdated. It doesn't feel fresh,or unique.
Everything translates weirdly on screen as if it was supposed to be a stage play. The film is based on a very smart idea, had it been delivered better with a much more intriguing plot, it could have possibly worked.
The story here,though, was slow and it never reached its potential. The thing is with the exception of the classic Disney movie, "Peter Pan" is a story that always flops as a big screen adaptation.
This surely is strange having in mind that "Peter Pan" has all those elements that make for great storytelling. But "Hook" is real proof that any kind of divergence from the actual story can hinter the result.
"Hook" has a dream cast but they were not enough to save it. And one last thing: what kind of a name is "Hook" for an actual "Peter Pan" retelling anyway?
This review of Hook (1991) was written by Gregory M on 05 Apr 2018.
Hook has generally received positive reviews.
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