Nostalgia Critic - Hook

[@Raving_Rando]

It's kind of a shame this review came out before Doug got into Avatar: The Last Airbender. Imagine the Zuko jokes he could have made off of Rufio.

[@djdeluxe76]

R.I.P. Mr. Williams - you will always be remembered.

[@Spar10Leonidas]

It's nice to know that the Critic likes this movie. It wasn't very well-received critically, which I found surprising because I really enjoyed this movie when I was a kid and I still really like it.

[@johnstriker1545]

Its one of those movies that a lot of people really like despite what critics say about it. Even Nostalgia Critici sn't immune to it's charms :)

[@roarshach13]

It wouldn't surprise me if there was a deleted scene that said what it was or if it was explained better in the script, but you see that piece of parchment Smee keeps unfurling every time Hook wants to see one of the Banning's private records? I'm pretty sure it's a magic scroll that shows whatever personal record Hook wants to see. Sure it's dumb and lazily convenient, but it is KIND of cool. And I of course love the fact that Smee uses it. Smee does everything awesome =D

[@mindexit07]

no matter how old I get, I will always love this movie. I especially love watching it nowadays when I'm stoned. lol

[@jam3673]

Well, that escalated quickly.

[@TreClaire]

Oh man, I love the marbles thing. I always tear up at the end when Tootles gets his marbles back.

[@ivanbelinsky7596]

RIP I almost cried when I heard that he died today

[@1918atv]

Me too

[@nickkurtz512]

My heart dropped hard when I heard the news

[@MusicEmmalistensto]

He left Neverland regularly, he aged while outside of Neverland

[@channel-of-doom2391]

Didn't he meet Wendy when he was a kid though? SO does that mean he just went in and out of Neverland when he was a baby?

[@MusicEmmalistensto]

I'd assume Tinkerbell took him back to visit so he could age to the right age where he'd be able to look after himself. Really when magic's involved logic rarely comes into it.

[@GaleSilverwind]

When the stuffed crocodile fell on Hook, I think a soundclip of Hook yelling "SMEEEEEEEE!!!!" would have made a very effective joke for the review xD

[@jayharbor5070]

How about Darth Vader yelling "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO"

[@ValkyrieDaisy95]

Jay Harbor Both sound brilliant for the end of Hook XD "SMEEEEEE!!!" would have been hilarious! Hook can never live without Smee. Or die, come to think of it XD

[@jc13jach3]

Phil Collins ruined Disney's Tarzan? I loved that movie when I was a kid, the soundtrack had a profound impact on me.

[@Scuro1000]

Yeah...that's just the Critic's personal bias speaking there.

[@MrAwsomeness360]

I don't get it either, but the best answer to your question is to watch the review yourself.

[@MultiHydralisk]

RIP Robin Williams, May you soar ever higher in Neverland. *Cries in corner*

[@JazGalaxy]

It annoys me when people get the concept of "plot holes" wrong. A plot hole isn't something you think is dumb. A plot hole is when a movie sets something up, and then violates it's own rules. For example, if a film states that there is only one McGuffin in existence, and there is no way any more can be made because the way to make them is used up, the film can't have the hero just go make another one when the last one breaks. That is a plot hole. "Why doesn't hook burn down the Lost Boy's new house" isn't a plot hole. That's easily explained by "he didn't want to". Done.

[@louche2388]

Peter Pan being a baby and deciding to run is most certainly a plot hole.

[@louche2388]

Luppercus Well, that is one of the stupidest things I've ever read. Never mind that you wouldn't be able to remember what you did and saw as a baby. Never mind that as a baby you can't walk yet.

[@louche2388]

Luppercus Regardless, that has no bearing on the movie. Williams' narration clearly implied he was a child, not a baby.

[@JazGalaxy]

No, not at all. You are just choosing to take literally what was never meant to be taken literally. Writing nonsense is one of the core tenets of British children's literature. Roald Dahl wrote a book about a headmistress who grabbed unruly children by the hair, spun them around like an Olympic hammer and threw them over the schoolyard fence. Lewis Carrol wrote a book about a little girl who follows a rabbit down a hole and falls for minutes before landing and being perfectly fine. J.K. Rowling wrote a book about wizards who play a game where they fly around on broomsticks chasing an imperceptibly small ball that moves lighting fast. The games supposedly went on for weeks, and the majority of the team plays for tiny goals while one player searches for the impossible to find ball which yields so many points that it renders the rest of the game pointless. Peter choosing to run away as a baby isn't a plot hole, it's a literary commentary on the way parents have their child's whole life planned out before they even have a chance to live it, and don't really care what the child wants for themselves. A baby choosing to run away when it logically can't understand what the adults or saying or move themselves at all is a bit of a literary nonsense that's supposed to be clever. I thought it was. Whether you do or not is entirely up to you. But it is NOT a plot hole.

[@joegrace5419]

JazGalaxy -applauds- I believe in fairy-errrr... I mean I believe in your theories XD just because something is illogical does not mean it breaks its own rules or suddenly becomes a convenient plot device meant to make up for bad writing regardless of the previously established rules of its own world. Meaning, if Superman get stronger by the power of the sun... then he suddenly shouldn't get sun burnt and sun poisoned and get sick as a convenient way for the enemy to take him down because your poor writing never took a logical method into account so you simply changed the rules or ignored the previously established ones. Now having him age from a baby into a toddler and then into a teenager when the rules of Neverland clearly state that you will not age- that might be a plot hole. But the others were not, they were just hard to believe or like in the case of Hook not burning down the tree-house.... like you said, he simply didn't want to. What would be the point in it if Peter Pan was his obsession and Pan was suddenly gone? He even says in the film during his depression and mock suicide scene that 'I'm tired of killing Indians and Lost Boys' so he clearly wasn't motivated to go all out with his war unless Peter was a part of it. And just because we can think 'well, why doesn't he burn the tree house down.... I would have' doesn't make it a plot hole, it makes it a personal opinion that we try to push onto the character. So yeah, besides him aging in Neverland I thought the movie was pretty free of plot holes. Sure, moments were hard to believe at times and could have been taken out of context, but nothing that would have altered the story or turned into a point of convenience that broke their own rules.

[@chriswestergaard4506]

Pepper Potts grew up to be Professor McGonagall?!

[@1krani]

KingofFantasy516 Alas, M. Night Shyamalan did not listen to his pleas when he was making The Last Airbender, the twisted bastard...

[@1krani]

KingofFantasy516 Already did. Personally, I liked the Blockbuster Buster's review more.

[@AnimeAmericaPodcast]

Rest in Peace Robin...

[@Nerobyrne]

All the shitty parts were blurred out by my mind ..... WHY DID I WATCH THIS???

[@1krani]

The same reason I keep rewatching Muppet Treasure Island: because the good stuff is just too good to not watch it again.

[@TheBazinga314]

RIP Robin Williams 1951-2014

[@1krani]

For some reason, this movie was panned by critics when it first came out. I will never know why...

[@Spar10Leonidas]

I know, it makes no sense. It's a good movie.

[@1krani]

Spar10Leonidas Well, to be fair, there is that one scene with all those plot holes and all the gratuitous Spielberg whimsicalness. On the other hand, Bob Hoskins, Robin Williams, and Dustin Hoffman being hammy. I think that FAR outweighs the negatives.

[@Spar10Leonidas]

1krani Definitely.

[@albertjohnson3875]

I've read a lot of critics didn't like the fact that Spielberg didn't reboot the original story of Peter Pan and thought it would be too confusing for audiences who never saw the original or read the story. (I personally never had a problem with it, I didn't know that much about Peter Pan but if anything it made me want to learn more about Peter Pan and his original adventures) Another problem critics had was the set of Neverland since it I guess a lot of critics thought it looked disappointing, and the most common problem I've seen critics complain about was the fight choreography (I kinda agree with the choreography criticism) Despite these flaws i still loved this film, it's not perfect but it's an amazing film I still hold deeply to my heart. Hopefully this helps:)

[@1krani]

Jonathan Gonzales I read that they complained it doesn't add anything new to the Peter Pan story. That's right, a film in which Peter Pan grows up, has kids, and returns to Neverland to relearn how to be Peter Pan adds nothing new to the Peter Pan mythos. BULLSHEIT!

[@Impalingthorn]

My nostalgia boner for this movie is too strong... Must... Watch.... Again....

[@RustyPete12]

Too much information, pal. That's all I'm gonna say.

[@dagrimmreepa]

RustyPete12 You must not be on the Internet that much, then.

[@RustyPete12]

Actually, I'm on the Internet for a good portion of time each day.

[@Veoren12]

lol yes

[@leyvainprose]

I think you should have kept that to yourself.

[@philsadler9810]

"I thought the production values would be a little bit better than this....." Oh my god that made me howl with laughter :D :D I love you!

[@MforMovesets]

"People either love or hate this movie" I literally have never met anyone who hates it. This is childhood whimsy to the max. And the toy commercials were epic.

[@FoXMaSteR001]

When I was young I tried to build a potato-gun, it was a huge fail... movies...

[@noahbrady562]

2:39 omg it's Professor McGonagall!!

[@RustyPete12]

Holy cow- you're right! That's crazy! I honestly didn't see that until just now!

[@austincameron6461]

The Phil Collins joke "I'm off to ruin Disney's Tarzan" should have been replaced with Brother Bear

[@aamiller90]

Doug, your "....My Jack" makes my day!

[@victoriaferdinandi6265]

This movie makes me smile and cry at the same time...*Nostalgia*

[@Avatargirl38]

Is anyone else remembering the rufioh panel in Homestuck

[@catlova111]

not to mention the 2 characters based off him

[@ALE280290]

Robin Williams is not dead: he returned to Neverland :'(

[@raidman3733]

Uhhh... If that crocodile is dead and stuffed, couldn't Hook just... idk, climb back out of the fucking thing?

[@grvonny]

good point.

[@GideonGleeful95]

Well, considering the height of the mouth and hook, I think his head was smashed by the back of the crocodiles throat.

[@raidman3733]

You know! For Kids!

[@GideonGleeful95]

Raid Man A *family* picture!

[@1krani]

Guys... IT WAS ALIVE. ALIVE!

[@__________________________Fred]

All I remember from this movie was the scene with the scorpions and the chest. Creeped me out as a kid.

[@GalaxyRoyal]

First Bob Hoskins as Mr.Smee and now Robin Williams as Peter Pan from Hook died this year?! What the...NOOOOOOOOOOOO HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN THAT'S IMPOSSIBLE!!!!!! :O R.I.P for both of them! =(

[@samb3514]

Now that Robin Williams is dead...I can't really hate this movie

[@TalonSky]

Rufiooooooooooooo! I love you, Prince Zuko ^_^

[@LowQualityCheese]

I seem to remember Bicentennial Man being reviewed by someone from TGWTG. Anyone else remember this? I can't find a trace of it. Maybe I'm remembering something I imagined. Anyway somebody from TGWTG should review it. Seems like a movie that would have been reviewed on a really old NC video.

[@annietheenigma8590]

Man, I can't believe Robin Williams is gone, thank you Nostalgia Critic for reviewing his movie's. :'( We will miss you Robin Williams.

[@MrStarscream427]

oh Phil Collins, you never cease to amaze me

[@DennisBillington]

Rest in Peace Bob Hoskins!

[@mpdalyful1]

Speilberg said after this movie, he would never work with Julia Roberts ever again...

[@KairuSmairukon]

The pirate put in the Boo Box is played by Glenn Close. That is all.

[@Scsigs]

Bit of weird trivia. Dante Basco, Zuko from Avatar: The Last Airbender, played Rufio.

[@corinneballard8578]

So tragic the world lost an amazing actor and lovely human being. RIP Robin Williams I hope and pray you have finally found the peace that eluded you in life. Your so dearly loved and missed. Your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers

[@GideonGleeful95]

I wonder what Doug thinks of the 2003 film.

[@ThePistons4life]

theres a 2003 hook movie?

[@GideonGleeful95]

ThePistons4life . No, but there is a 2003 Peter Pan film.

[@1krani]

Randygandalf95 That wasn't Peter Pan, that was the demon love-child of Vincent Price and Sir J. M. Barrie. Seriously, could they have made Captain Hook any more psychotic?

[@tamsinendley3130]

1krani I love the 2003 movie. It's a good film. It's more true to Peter Pan than a lot of other movies about Peter Pan.

[@1krani]

***** Well, if The Mask had been true to the comic it was based on, it would've been about a psychotic cartoon character who murders people with cartoon tropes by night and uses them as inspiration for cartoons by day. And yet it STILL would've been better than Son of the Mask.

[@Warton567]

So Rufio(spelling/name?) wants a father who'll neglect him and favor his sister?

[@jgiambi23]

Yep, and he ended up getting a father just like that when he was Zuko

[@8bitkeroro157]

Damn copyright bullshit

[@illeatyourself]

Okay, there is better scene editing in this video than I have seen in any other Nostalgia Critic video. THAT PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN BIT WAS PERFECT! XD

[@emperorsean1]

when nostalgia critic was good

[@__________________________Fred]

... my Jack! :c

[@Thalerdollar]

The real problem with the film are the sets, they're a bit too ... over the top. With the fight of the lost boys with the pirates they kind of lost me. But the story, charachters and soundtrack is just too good, this movie is still one of my favourites.

[@Scsigs]

Ha! CinemaSins parody!

[@reedjos08]

I've always loved this movie. The man was a legend.

[@katmanxrocks444]

The fanfiction joke was enough for me to start laughing my head off xD

[@Eirikasacredstones]

Holy shit... Rufio is that asian dude off of Blood and Bone.... Is it or am I seeing things? o-O

[@2wingo]

Yep.

[@Eirikasacredstones]

2wingo Daaaaaaaaaaaaaamn.... Eh, not very surprising.

[@britishnerd3919]

the green stuff is his farts

[@mibevan]

BANGARANG!!!

[@Modernww2fare]

90's!!!! come back to us!!! How I miss those years!!!

[@zainnnzy]

How have I never seen this review? This one was AWESOME!!!

[@Scuro1000]

...Damn, I really wanted him to make the joke of a gay guy falling dead when Peter said he doesn't believe in fairies...wait, would that be homophobic?

[@wesker911]

It would definitely be offensive

[@RealThundar1]

wesker911 Humour is at its best when someone suffers :) the best jokes are not clean! :P

[@wesker911]

I can agree with that, but with homosexuality, you're walking a rough line when it comes to joking around. With the way they have been treated in the past showing a gay guy falling dead just because, and even calling a gay guy a fairy are two no no's. It's unfortunately in bad taste. It's like making a black joke, some people like it, most would be uncomfortable hearing it.

[@PetaHatingChris42]

From what I've read, Julia Roberts was actually kind of a bitch on set. Mostly due to the fact that she had just broken off an engagement to Kiefer Sutherland. Either way, I love this movie, but it's hard to believe that two of its stars are gone. R.I.P. Robin Williams and Bob Hoskins :'(

[@HBarnill]

Wrong! She was reeling off from a divorce, not because of Kiefer. No excuse for her behavior but I understand where she came from. Plus, she apologized to everyone in the film and gave them peanut butter cookies.

[@PetaHatingChris42]

Thanks! I never heard the whole story before, but it's good to know amends were made!

[@threelittlebirds2288]

Chris C. im guy!!!

[@kokoveebs]

Henry Barnill Actually, it was her breakup with Kiefer Sutherland. This movie came out in '91, and she was not divorced until '95.

[@oberstul1941]

Watching this movie is torture to me.

[@MrFoolD]

really? its not that bad i completely agree with the nostalgia critics opinion on the movie but its still fun to watch

[@oberstul1941]

***** Yeah, the critic is usually right. And funny, too. :)

[@mindexit07]

why? this movie is phenomenal. I remember seeing this in theaters when I was only 4 years old.

[@grvonny]

muse fan yeah! I like this movie too! And I still like it today.

[@DementedSketcher]

I honestly still remember when I first watched this movie as a child, I'm 22 turning 23 in November and I still adore this movie.

[@westy229]

R.I.P Robin Williams Greatest actor of all time, my condolences to his family.

[@dmrrider1]

Thumbs up if Robin Williams is dead

[@realpraux9161]

wat

[@Ozae88]

He is, stop trying to get likes out of someone's death you sick fuck.

[@TUkrLad]

What the dickfuck?

[@KellySmith1215]

Wow, you're a total jerk! You know that, right?

[@iKillerZombie]

Way to be sensitive, dick

[@dekunutman3153]

I'm a bit offended by him saying god doesn't exist. dislike.

[@chocodoeeyes]

The Critic himself is a Catholic, it's just a joke dude

[@WillPennerson]

It was a part of a joke sequence about cynical parent; I'm pretty sure that at least half the jokes he makes do not reflect on his personal view point.

[@TheWarwolf102]

But it's not his channel

[@MikeMartGames]

Being offended is absolutely meaningless.

[@FesteringInfection666]

Jeez, grow up

[@ReallyBadSeed]

Though I recognize "Hook" is quite flawed, it is actually one of my favorite films. Why? A great basic story, another fantastic score by John Williams, and good performances by Williams and Hoffman. I particularly like the plot element of being able to go back and recapture one's childhood and youth. The efforts to make Peter himself again were fun as were the visuals of Neverland. But, the story took too long for Peter to have his eventual revelation of his true self, Hook's "end" made no sense (nor did the way Hook pulled off the kidnapping), and instead of having Pan promise to come back again, he again abandons his Lost Boys.

[@luketheprobmxer]

RIP Robin Williams ): May he be remembered for making people laugh and not for his death ):

[@MariktheGunslinger]

Saw this movie just the other day. It was a lot of fun. The atmosphere is its big selling point, and I was actually able to make sense of Peter's backstory with a little bit of thought.

[@schattentaenzerin]

So, Peter as a baby, his daughters song and Tink growing and kissing Peter sucked. But I still LOVE this movie! You made me wanna watch it again.

[@332211ggGHGFF]

I haven't watched a review or seen a movie having Robin Williams in a few years now and today of all days to wake up and watch this critic review and find out he died today... Seriously- talk about fate/destiny or more like a really bad coincidence - seriously I'm sad he is gone. :( RIP Robin Williams

[@chrisgee8441]

I still love this movie... Just watching some of these scenes gets me tearin up a little.

[@SuperSethstone]

Im surprised you didnt mention the weird as hell Glenn Close cameo, where she's playing a (very bearded) male pirate...for some reason.

[@waaaytoomanyhumans]

Sorry it ended for you like it did, Mr. Williams. The legacy you left behind won't be forgotten anytime soon.

[@Tothe5BoroughsAgain]

My uncle used to put this on when i was a kid. Great memories.

[@ganeshc8641]

The awesome score for this movie (John Williams) makes up for any problem in the plot. You know, the problems that the overall tone don't make up for.

[@RLynnT]

Hook was a movie of my childhood and Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii love it

[@shwahgamer]

I love this movie, and I love how Rufio still lives on as the voice of Zuko from Avatar The Last Airbender

[@Jefrma]

each time I watch NC-videos I keep on thinking that if doug ever becomes a father, that kid will sure have a humorous filled childhood! :D I mean, talk about a dad with great imitations skills! ;)

[@chestosneakoinc]

I just came here to see how many people are saying "RIP Robin Williams" Which is Damn annoying! Come on guys, he's in hell so there's no RIP for him!

[@bcount1]

I watched this movie over and over in elementary school!!

[@linkLoverAG]

Rest In Peace Robin Williams.

[@MissBarker93]

I was watching this movie the other night, and I found myself quoting the Critic's review though the whole thing. XD

[@Sobernic1982]

I was stoned out of my mind the last time I saw this movie...

[@StarwarsHalofreak]

I can't believe Doug forgot to talk about Glenn Close's cameo appearance as the poor sob who bet against Hook.

[@shinobou1]

Just realised that Rufio was Dolph in But I'm A Cheerleader, and Prince Zuko... THIS DUDE HAS STALKED MY CHILDHOOD!!!!! xx

[@innerguardianXIII]

And to think, many years later after THIS review, YOU Mr Critic were going to meet Rufio himself :D

[@GoldenMushroom64]

The part with the overblown fan was hilarious

[@TheDcervi]

Great 90's movie. Classic. I use to watch this movie like everyday lol

[@Bugsy99]

You know with all of the times he pointed out the actor in some of the scenes, especially the ones most people probably missed (Like George Lucas and Carrie Fisher as the kissing couple), I'm surprised he missed that Glenn Close was the pirate that gets put in the Boo box

[@galacticcactus5530]

OH MAN, you're right! I never would have guessed that was a woman, let alone Glenn Close. XD She's so good at playing male characters. Also, young Wendy is played by Gweneth Paltrow.

[@Bugsy99]

He mentioned that one

[@Bugsy99]

He also pointed out Phil Collins.

[@Moviefan2k4]

I always assumed Smee was the "mean scary man" Maggie saw at the window, who stole Jack's baseball for Hook. As for the medical records, pay attention to Smee's words. He mentions a sworn affidavit by a "T. Bell", indicating Wendy probably used Tink's name as a cover ID for Peter's adoption paperwork when he left Neverland. Smee likely retrieved those records the same night he stole the baseball, or while Hook kidnapped Jack & Maggie at the darling house.

[@ninaxwings]

I think I'm in love with you and your Lost jokes

[@bananatiergod]

Robin Williams..... May he rest in peace. :

[@GEARWOLF28D]

....how did i not find this review sooner? Oh lawdy i love this movie cant explain i just do, robin williams is awesome and ive always loved the pirate port

[@EdsLorraine]

I love this movie.

[@newclancy]

Regarding Tootles flying and the clip of Mr Dawes Sr flying in Mary Poppins, the actor who plays Tootles is the same actor who played Mr Dawes junior("Daddy, come downnn-wah-ha-haa")

[@Aquagirlkatara]

THANK YOU, I knew i knew it but i just couldn't think of the movie

[@Polybius_Arcade]

Captain Hook was by far my favorite character in the entire movie.

[@MAnuscript421]

I'd like to see the Nostalgia Critic do an Old vs. New on the topic of Charlotte's Web '73 vs. Charlotte's Web 2006.

[@Aztecius]

The guy at 26:01 is actually Glenn Close. Also, the actor at 25:07 plays the part of the son of the guy who flies in the clip after, from Mary Poppins

[@arbitterm]

Hook was actually going to be a musical, hence Maggie's song. Most of the themes by John Williams for the musical were re-purposed as the soundtrack for the film. Also, "Tinker hell" was funny!

[@vikingmog]

I am 30 years old I remember this film coming out & really wanted to see it. I never got to see in the cinema & I still haven't seen it 22 years later. I am going on amazon rite now to get it. I think it's about time.

[@darrensmith77]

Rest In Peace robin.

[@corinneballard8578]

Aww Hook one of my favorite childhood movies still love it to this day could Julia Roberts as tinkerbell be more cute and whimsical love love love it