Hook
12/11/1991 AD released
Hook received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances (particularly those of Robin Williams and Hoffman), John Williams' musical score, and production values, but criticized the screenplay and tone.
Although it was a commercial success, its box office take was lower than expected. Despite its five nominations at the 64th Academy Awards, Spielberg came to be disappointed with Hook. Nevertheless, it has gained a strong cult following since its release, and spawned merchandise, including video games, action figures, and comic book adaptations.
Spielberg began developing Hook in the early 1980s with Walt Disney Productions and Paramount Pictures, which would have followed the Peter Pan story-line seen in the 1924 silent film and 1953 animated Disney film.
It entered pre-production in 1985, but Spielberg abandoned the project. Hart developed the script with director Nick Castle and TriStar Pictures before Spielberg decided to direct in 1989. It was shot almost entirely on sound stages at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, CA.
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