In case you’re within the temper for a improbable household film evening, you’re in luck because of a brand new Netflix addition that’s positive to place a smile in your face. The 1991 Robin Williams traditional Hook has landed on the platform in the present day, and with it comes loads of magical enjoyable available, particularly for many who grew up with the movie as a part of their childhood.
This fantasy journey from Steven Spielberg is a star-studded delight, performing as a sequel to the 1911 J.M. Barrie novel Peter and Wendy by selecting up a few years later with Williams as an grownup Peter Pan. Sporting the brand new final title Banning, Peter has resigned himself to being a workaholic with a spouse and two children, residing out his days with out the creativeness and pleasure of his youthful years. When his outdated enemy Captain Hook (Dustin Hoffman) kidnaps his youngsters, nonetheless, he’s compelled to return to Neverland to rescue them – and possibly get well a few of his childlike marvel within the course of.
Hook didn’t do exceptionally effectively with critics when it launched, sitting at a weak 29% on Rotten Tomatoes, nevertheless it’s change into an enormous of a cult hit within the years since. That includes pleasurable performances from a variety of well-liked actors and a stellar rating from John Williams, its narrative and tonal missteps might be simply ignored in favor of its moment-to-moment enjoyable.
In case you’re not within the temper for this underrated Robin Williams traditional, although, relaxation assured that there’s loads else to look at on Netflix this month. The truth is, you possibly can head over right here to see the whole lot that dropped in the present day alongside Hook.
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