Hook (film)

''Hook'' is a 1991 American fantasy adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by James V. Hart and Malia Scotch Marmo. It stars Robin Williams as Peter Banning / Peter Pan, Dustin Hoffman as Captain James Hook, Julia Roberts as Tinker Bell, Bob Hoskins as Mr. Smee, Maggie Smith as Granny Wendy and Charlie Korsmo as Jack Banning. It serves as a sequel in a modern day setting to J. M. Barrie's 1911 novel ''Peter and Wendy'', focusing on an adult Peter Pan who has forgotten his childhood. In his new life, he is known as Peter Banning, a successful lawyer who neglects his wife, Wendy's granddaughter Moira, and their two children Jack and Maggie. However, when his old archenemy, Captain Hook, kidnaps his children, he returns to Neverland to save them.

Spielberg began developing ''Hook'' in the early 1980s with Walt Disney Productions and Paramount Pictures. It would have followed the Peter Pan storyline seen in the 1924 silent film and Disney Animation's 1953 film. It entered pre-production in 1985 but Spielberg abandoned the project. Hart developed the script with director Nick Castle and TriStar Pictures before Spielberg decided to direct in 1989. It was shot almost entirely on sound stages at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California.

Released on December 11, 1991, ''Hook'' received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances (particularly those of Williams and Hoffman), John Williams' musical score, and the film's production values, but criticized the screenplay, tone, and runtime. The film also received five nominations at the 64th Academy Awards. Although the film was a commercial success and became the fourth-highest-grossing film of 1991, it failed to meet the studio's expectations. Since its release, ''Hook'' gained a strong cult following, and it is considered by many to be a cult classic. Provided by Wikipedia