The Troubled History of Steven Spielberg's "Hook" - A Classic That Should’ve Been

A Deep Dive into the History & Making of Steven Spielberg's "Hook" and how it came to be. From its origins as an abandoned Steven Spielberg follow up to Temple of Doom, to how it was almost made by an entirely different director, and its troubled reception upon release. Featuring rarely seen promotional & behind the scenes material from the Making of Hook.
A very, very special thanks to the creator of Hook-Movie.com, for helping me out with various aspects of research and providing many of the Hook BTS clips. Check out his sites for even more fascinating history!
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McBride, Joseph. Steven Spielberg: A Biography, Second Edition, University Press of Mississippi. Kindle Edition.
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Videos Used:
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[@ninab9969]

As someone who watched Hook growing up and every year since at Christmas, I still fail to see the so-called "imperfections". Everything about this film, to me, is magical.

[@Bolovok]

I’m 21 this year and only found out that ‘Hook’ wasn’t appreciated when it first came out. I couldn’t believe it. I adored this film growing up.

[@pyromidas]

I can't believe Hook bombed at theatres... My sister and I wore out a VHS rewatching that movie so many times. it was fantastic in every way.

[@SharpDesign]

If the 3 hour cut of Hook was ever released, I would totally buy.

[@LeoWhalen1933]

For kids like myself who were born in the 80s, this movie was a masterpiece.

[@emmanuelgutierrez6769]

That was literally the best Peter Pan movie ever.

[@CH1EFBL1TZ]

Dustin Hoffman was the absolute perfect choice. to this day I still can't even see Dustin in the movie, he embodies the character of Captain Hook so deeply it is a true transformation and masterpiece of acting.

[@matthewstarliper4074]

That people see Hook as "flawed" or "terrible" is baffling to me. I absolutely loved this movie growing up and continue to do so. I think it holds up well over time.

[@towndweller]

Today I found out that the Rotten Tomatoes critics gave Hook a 29%......a 29%!!!! I couldn't believe my eyes. This was a movie that brought so much magic and meaning into my life -- a reminder to be childlike, to believe, and to have fun. I watched this movie in theaters as a child, and I would watch it nearly every time I had to stay home from school when I was sick. I still find its messages so meaningful as an adult. Hook will always be on my top 5 list of best children's movies and best Robin Williams movies. RIP Robin

[@VitaZed]

I always found it so strange learning later on that Hook was panned by critics and all the controversies with production. Easily my favorite film growing up, totally captured my imagination. I was obsessed with the film and in particular the scene when Peter relearns how to fly, it's such a explosive and triumphant moment and I wanted to learn how to fly like him so badly. Great video, uncovered a lot of tidbits about the film that I hadn't known before.

[@ImeldaMaguire]

Thirty years later and this is the first of hearing anything of Hook being a "flop". Anyone & everyone I've met all adore this film and have fond memories of watching it.

[@phoenixfritzinger9185]

Wait people didn’t like Hook when it came out?

[@ShaneHampsheirTV]

In my mind, this is a masterpiece. My favourite film throughout my whole life. The Smee/Hook scene is perfection. Every line. Every delivery.

[@SoCalChris]

Hook is severely underrated. It's one of the first movies (along with Christmas Vacation and Aladdin) that I remember every single aspect and detail.

[@captainahab2485]

Grew up with this movie, and to me, it’s the definitive Peter Pan film. Great cast, great sets, great story, and great score.

[@nikmidclayton5933]

"Dont you dare try to stop me Smee; stop me Smee" Hook is so quotable.

[@matthewlarose289]

I dont care what anyone says...this film IS, and always will be a classic to me.

[@evanmino]

You're right to characterize the score to Hook not being nominated for an Oscar as "criminal" - it's easily one of, if not THE, most underrated of John Williams's scores.

[@VictorianBeauty1878]

I both understand how all the criticism of Hook is valid and absolutely love the movie.

[@johnnyrobinson7055]

As someone who was a child in the 90s Hook is one of my favorite movies and my young children now even have a love for this movie. It is a classic that will live on forever