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Hook: the day Peter Pan grew up (and forgot how to fly)

In 1991, Steven Spielberg flipped the Peter Pan legend on its head. Instead of telling the same old tale, he asked: What if Peter Pan left Neverland… and grew up?

Enter Hook, a whimsical, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt adventure starring Robin Williams as Peter Banning — a stressed-out lawyer who has no memory of his magical past. But when Captain Hook (a delightfully over-the-top Dustin Hoffman) kidnaps his children, Peter is dragged back to Neverland to reclaim his youth, his courage, and his flight.

The movie bursts with creativity: massive, hand-built sets (Hook’s pirate ship is jaw-dropping), inventive action sequences (yes, that food fight scene), and unforgettable performances. Julia Roberts floats in as an oversized Tinker Bell, and Bob Hoskins steals scenes as Smee, Hook’s loyal sidekick.

Hook is more than an adventure film — it’s a meditation on childhood, memory, and the magic we lose when we “grow up.” For 90s kids, it’s a VHS classic, a warm dose of nostalgia, and a reminder that somewhere inside, we can all still fly.

And admit it — you’ve shouted “Rufiooooo!” at least once in your life.