Hook

Robin Williams R.I.P.

Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Screenplay by: Jim V. Hart Malia, Scotch Marmo
Produced By: Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Gerald R. Molen
Story by: Jim V. Hart, Nick Castle
Based on: Peter and Wendy, by; J. M. Barrie
Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams, Julia Roberts, Bob Hoskins, Maggie Smith, Charlie Korsmo
Music by: John Williams
Production Company: Amblin Entertainment
Release date: 11 December 1991

Plot & Review :
San Francisco corporate lawyer Peter Banning loves his wife Moira and their children, Jack and Maggie. However, his workaholic lifestyle has begun straining his relationship with his family. After failing to keep a promise to Jack (Peter had told Jack that his word was his bond) that he would attend his baseball game, Peter flies with his disappointed family to London to visit Moira's grandmother, Wendy Darling. In London, Peter, Moira and Wendy attend a charity dinner in Wendy's honor at the Great Ormond Street Hospital, leaving the children with Wendy's old friend Tootles and housekeeper Liza. Upon returning, they find the house burglarized and the children missing, along with a ransom note signed by Captain James Hook. Peter involves the authorities, but they are unable to help, and Wendy insists that only he can save Jack and Maggie, as he is really Peter Pan; Peter refuses to believe her.

Later, in the nursery, he encounters Tinker Bell, who brings him to Neverland. She drops Peter into Hook's pirate haven, where he reveals himself to Smee and Hook. Surprised to see how weak and old Peter has become, Hook challenges him to fly to rescue his children, preparing to execute him when he fails. Tinker Bell intervenes and persuades Hook to release Peter instead, promising to train him for battle over the next three days, and give him the fight he desires. Peter is then taken to the hideout of the Lost Boys, now led by Rufio. The boys mock Peter, but eventually recognize and train him, encouraging him to use the power of imagination to help restore his memory and abilities. One boy, Thud Butt, gives Peter an old bag of marbles belonging to former Lost Boy Tootles.

End of Spoilers

This is a wonderful adaptation of a classic. Following the original story where Peter Pan lived and was the leader of the Lost Boys. Peter who could laugh and cause all sorts of magic to happen. Along with Tinkerbell, who has a bigger part in this movie than you might expect. There are some memorable moments such as when Peter is reminded by Wendy of his roots. Peter refuses to believe and strikes a very familar pose. A fun filled movie with Robin Williams playing the part of Peter perfectly. As well as Julia Roberts playing a fun mischievious Tinkerbell.