Movie Review: Hook (1991)

Hello!
Crystal at In The Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood, and Gill at Realweegiemidget Reviews, are hosting a Robin Williams blogathon, and as he is one of my favorite actors, I had to participate!

Do remember all the way back in November, when I reviewed Peter Pan, and showed you my Halloween costume? I absolutely love Peter Pan, and I will try any and every version or story about it. I saw this for the first time several years ago, but I hadn't seen it since I actually read the book. I was shocked, it held so many themes that were in the book! It was such a pleasant surprise.

Andddd.... apologizes for being so late all the time. Man, blogging has not been my thing this year. I promise I'll get better in April.

My guarantee: On ALL of my reviews there are NO spoilers unless it says so.

Anyway, enough chit-chat, here is....

Hook (1991):

"Only you can save your children."
Peter Banning is definitely "grown-up". As a lawyer, he is busy all the time and barely gets to spend time with his family. They go on a trip to London to visit the woman, Wendy, who got him adopted.

While they are there his children, Jack and Maggie, get kidnapped! A mysterious note is left, signed by Captain Jas. Hook. Wendy tells Peter who he really is, so off and away he goes to Neverland, to try to remember how to fly.
"You're doing it, you're using your imagination!"

Genre: Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Length: approx. 142 minutes.
Costumes: 7, they are all so good, but there are times when they are a little short, and where people are not wearing shirts.
My favorite: I mean, it's obvious, right? I dressed up like him:

Script: 6, there are a few bad words.
"I've just had an apostrophe."
"I think you mean an Epiphany."

Crew:
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Produced by:
Kathleen Kennedy
Frank Marshall
Gerald R. Molen
Written by:
Jim V. Hart
Malia Scotch Marmo
Jim V. Hart
Nick Castle
Based on: Peter Pan (Also titled: Peter & Wendy) - by J. M. Barrie

Starring: "Who's the shrub?"
Robin Williams as Peter Banning, "Peter, you've become a pirate."

Dustin Hoffman as Captain Jas. Hook, "You're a bad man."

Maggie Smith as Wendy

Caroline Goodall as Moira Banning
Bob Hoskins as Smee

Julia Roberts as Tinker Bell

Dante Basco as Rufio

Amber Scott as Maggie Banning, "I've made you a hug."
Charlie Korsmo as Jack Banning

Arthur Malet as Tootles

Isaiah Robinson as Pockets
Jasen Fisher, Raushan Hammond, James Madio, Thomas Tulak, Alex Zuckerman, and Ahmad Stoner as Lost Boys

"Hold that happy thought."
Cinematography by: Dean Cundey

Music: 8
Music by: John Williams
Quotes: 9, "Hook's afraid of time, ticking away."
Notes: This movie is so sweet, it will make you cry, and it will make you laugh.

Storyline: 6, there is some suggestive things, kissing, smoking, and death.
"You need a mother, very badly."
Good For: All Peter Pan fans.
Overall Score: 7.5

And I got carried away with the pictures. Sorry about that...

Have any of you seen Hook? What did you think of it? Thank you so much to Crystal and Gill for hosting this!

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Movie Review: Mirror Mirror (2012)

Hello!
Because of Rooglewood Press's Five Poisoned Apples contest, I am in a Snow White mood. I thought I would review one of my favorite Snow White retellings! Also, when I took a poll for what movie I should review next, this one got the most votes!

Time to review! ("Only if you say please.")

My guarantee: On ALL of my reviews there are NO spoilers unless it says so.

Mirror Mirror (2012):

Based on: Snow White by the Brothers Grimm
"Apparently no one had a job back then, just singing and dancing all day and all night."
Snow White is a girl who's father, the king, was killed by a terrible beast in the forest and she is living with her stepmother, the queen, who hates her. After learning the truth about her cruel stepmother she tries to plead with a visiting prince to help her, but is taken into the woods where she finds seven bandits! They decide to teach her their ways and fight against the queen.
"I think it's time to change that ending."

Genre: Adventure, Fairytale retelling, Comedy.
Length: 106 minutes.
Costumes: 8, there are some amazingly impressive ones! But there are bits where people are just in their underclothes or are not wearing shirts.
My favorite: "Is this about the dress?"

Script: 9, um, I don't think there are any bad words!
"It's important to know when you've been beaten."
Crew:
Directed by: Tarsem Singh
Produced by:
Ryan Kavanaugh
Bernie Goldmann
Brett Ratner
Kevin Misher
Written by:
Marc Klein
Jason Keller
Story by: Melisa Wallack
Starring:
Lily Collins as Snow White. "Anyone know how to break a spell?"

Julia Roberts as Queen Clementianna. "They're not wrinkles, they're crinkles."

Armie Hammer as Prince Andrew Alcott. "Tree's are just wood."

Danny Woodburn as Grimm.
Martin Klebba as Butcher.
Sebastian Saraceno as Wolf.
Jordan Prentice as Napoleon.
Mark Povinelli as Half Pint.
Joe Gnoffo as Grub.
Ronald Lee Clark as Chuckles.

Nathan Lane as Brighton.

Mare Winningham as Margaret.

(On the left.)

Michael Lerner as the Baron.
Robert Emms as Charles Renbock.
Music: 9! It is pretty good!
Music by: Alan Menken.
Quotes: 10!
"I don't fight girls......perhaps I should reconsider."

Notes: Where do they get strawberries in the middle of winter?
Storyline: 7, there are some suggestive things, and frightening images.
"Some one's been taking their confidence pills."
Good For: Anyone who likes fairytale retellings, Everyone!

Overall Score: 9!
"Should I lock up, guys?"

(Also, this is really funny because it is true, and the actor is Armie Hammer!):

I have had this header up since August, and I really like it for several reasons. 1. It is awesome. 2. The lovely Olivia made it!!!!! Thank you so much!!! The picture in the lower right corner is from Mirror Mirror!

Thanks so much for reading!!! Also, today STAR WARS: The Last Jedi came out!!!! Woohoo!

Have you ever seen this movie? What do you think? If you haven't seen it, please do! It is one of my favorite movies!

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