Hook

Director: Steven Spielberg Steven Spielberg

Overview

"Steven Spielberg's variation on Peter Pan, Hook comes to DVD with a superb widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1. Closed-captioned English soundtracks are rendered in both Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital Surround. English subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include theatrical trailers, talent files, and production notes. This disc offers excellent picture and sound quality, making it worth a look, especially considering the reasonable list price."

Product Details

Release Date:	03/21/2000
UPC:	0043396039308
Original Release:	1991
Rating:	PG
Source:	SONY PICTURES
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital]
Language:	English
Time:	2:22:00

Special Features

Digitally mastered audio & anamorphic video; Production notes; Interactive menus; Audio: English 5.1 [Dolby Digital] & 2-channel [Dolby Surround]; Subtitles: English; Talent files; Theatrical trailers; Scene selections

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Robin Williams	Peter Banning/Peter Pan,Composer
Dustin Hoffman	Capt. James Hook,Peter (age 5),Jane in Play,Little League Player,5-Year-Old Peter Pan
Julia Roberts	Tinkerbell
Bob Hoskins	Smee
Maggie Smith	Granny Wendy
Caroline Goodall	Moira Banning
Charlie Korsmo	Jack Banning
Amber Scott	Maggie Banning
Laurel Cronin	Liza
Phil Collins	Insp. Good
Arthur Malet	Tootles
Isaiah Robinson	Pockets
Jasen Fisher	Ace
Dante Basco	Rufio
Raushan Hammond	Thud Butt
James Madio	Don't Ask
Thomas Tulak	Too Small
Alex Zuckerman	Latchboy
Ahmad Stoner	No Nap
Bogdan Georghe	Lost Boy
Adam McNatt	Lost Boy
Rene Gonzalez Jr.	Lost Boy
Brian Willis	Lost Boy,Lost Boy
Ryan Francis	Young Peter
Kelly Rowan	Peter's Mother
Stephanie Furst	Mermaid
Shannon Marie Kies	Mermaid
Regina Russell	Mermaid
Jewel Newlander Hubbard	Peter Pan in Play
Jeannine Renshaw	Drama Teacher
Jeannine Wagner	Pianist
Francesca Serrano	Lost Boy in Play
Andre Bollinger	Lost Boy in Play
Bryce Armstrong	Lost Boy in Play
Alyson Healing	Lost Boy in Play
Kevin Gasca	Lost Boy in Play
Lauren Friedler-Gow	Lost Boy in Play
Margie Takeda	Lost Boy in Play
Zoe Koehler	Lost Boy in Play
Scott Williamson	Coach
Wayne Aten	Umpire
Michael Hirshenson	Umpire,Actor
Geoff Lower	Brad
Don S. Davis	Dr. Fields,Prostitute
Cameron Thor	Ron
Brad Blumenthal	Jim
Brenda Isaacs	Secretary
Jan Cobler	Secretary
Ruth DeSosa	Secretary
Stuart White	Chauffeur
Gwyneth Paltrow	Young Wendy
Don McLeod	Mime/Shadow
Kim O'Kelley	Prostitute
Randi Pareira	Prostitute
Beverly Polcyn	Prostitute
David Crosby	Tickles
Nick Tate	Noodler
Tony Burton	Bill Jukes
Glenn Close	Gutless, Pirate
Nick Ullett	Pirate Jailer
Matthew Van Ginkel	Baby Peter
Ray Tveden	Man in Stands
Kim Robillard	Toothless Cripple
Mike Runyard	Screaming Pirate
Gary Epper	Growling Pirate
Rene Gonzalez	Lost Boy
Jane Jenkins	Actor
Robert Chapin	Actor

Technical Credits

Malia Scotch Marmo

James V. Hart

Nick Castle

Nick Castle Jr.

Steven Spielberg	Director
Malia Scotch Marmo	Screenwriter
James V. Hart	Screenwriter,Executive Producer,Screenwriter
Kathleen Kennedy	Producer
Frank Marshall	Producer
Gerald R. Molen	Producer
Janet Hirschenson	Casting,Casting
Gary Hymes	Stunts
Jane Jenkins	Casting
Michael Lantieri	Special Effects
Dodi Fayed	Executive Producer,Producer
David Beasley	Special Effects
Kenny Alexander	Stunts
Nick Castle	Screenwriter
Gary Adelson	Producer
Craig Baumgarten	Producer
Jeff Bornstein	Stunts
Kevin Bartnof	Sound Effects
Charles L. Campbell	Sound Effects
Eric Brevig	Special Effects
Michael Hirshenson	Casting,Casting
James Halty	Stunts
Nick Castle Jr.	Screenwriter
Seth Arnett	Stunts

Editorial Reviews

Turning Peter Pan into an exploration of yuppie angst and a metaphor for rediscovering one's "inner-child," Hook might very well be the worst film of Steven Spielberg's career. The first of many disappointing fantasy-themed family comedies featuring Robin Williams, Hook dispenses with the charm and terror of the original tale in order to revel in some busy art direction and make parents realize they need to spend more time with their kids. Such moralizing would be fine if the film were at all entertaining, but none of the characters make any sense in their modern incarnations. The only character who works in a new way is Captain Hook, who misses battling with Peter, but Dustin Hoffman spends time chewing the scenery instead of acting. This is an artistic dead-end for everyone involved.