lockwoodhero

I find it very interesting that same man who directed one of my favorite movies ("The Ring") and one of the most fun movies ("Pirates of the Caribbean") directed this piece of crap. I remember watching this many years ago and hating every second. First of all, there are too many expletives, sexual, and disgusting things in this movie for a PG rating. The entire "ruining two men's lives" -comedy- scenario wasn't working for me. No laughs here. Maybe Verbinski's direction itself was the only masterful thing about the movie, because it really made me -feel- like I was there with the guys getting crapped on. And THAT made me feel like I was getting crapped on. Not fun... only pointless frustration without any comedy.

Oh yeah... Christopher Walken has a cameo as an exterminator. That's all I can think of.

There is no good reason for this film to get anything below a 7.5. I have loved this film since my childhood, and recently was on the verge of tears during one particular scene.

Perhaps people just don't know what to make of this movie... and they critize it as being kiddie and trite and whatnot... its a KID's MOVIE, for God's sake! Dustin Hoffman and Robin Williams are great in their characterization of Hook and Pan. The beginning of the movie builds great tension with the "After-the-fact" kidnapping - the hook slashes down the hallway build up great suspense. Just...MAN THIS MOVIE IS GREAT!

Like I said before, just pretend this movie is rated "7.5" and go RENT IT! You will love it! Just don't except an all out Spielberg masterpiece, you might be just a little (yes, maybe just a little) disappointed. Otherwise, SIT BACK, ENJOY, and say FU to all the idiots who gave this movie a low rating.

Honestly, despite the crap people here throw on Hook, I've always enjoyed watching this movie when it comes on TV. I still cry during the scene where Pan goes back to the tree where the lost boys hid out in the original cartoon. He starts to remember this past of how he was orphaned, taken to neverland, and watched his best friend Wendy grow old as he forever stayed a young boy. Reaching deep into his past of sadness and happiness, Pan (Robin Williams) evokes real emotion from the audience. Perhaps this is not one of Spielberg's better films, but to me, this is saying alot about the man. The fact that love one of his lesser effort as a childhood favorite, makes me want to watch all the rest of his films, such as Encounters and the Color Purple. Spielberg is truly a great director, and this movie, while not showing every facet of the man's ability, is truly an enjoyable and memorable ride. Please watch this movie (with an open mind) and judge it for what it is, not as a flawless work of a master director. As for me, this movie has a true treat, an fantastic heart-warming family movie like we all need every now and then. (8/10)