Argumentative Essay On The Movie Hook
Peter Gets Hooked
In the film "Hook", Robin Williams plays the fictional character Peter Banning. "Hook" is another look in to the popular story of Peter Pan. This new look into Peter Pan is interesting even for someone who has never seen the original movie. This movie at times seemed to be a little cliché and a little childish, but to some extent it was kind of the purpose for it to be childish. This childishness in itself is a hidden messages, as are many key ideas throughout the movie, which will have many views looking. Although this movie maybe somewhat dated, it was still able to appeal to the tastes of consumers of all ages. This movie is recommended to all movie goers, whether young or old, for this movie has an interesting story, …show more content…
"Hook" is a revision where Peter Pan falls in love, forgets his past, and leaves behind Neverland to grow up into an adult. For those that have never seen the original Peter Pan and worry that there will be many ideas that will not be explained can be reassured that this is not the case. This story is told in a way that gives enough background information to the viewer that they will not be lost in the sudden jump of events. The movie presents itself as an ordinary movie about a man, Peter Banning, who is of great importance in the business world. As the movie progresses the viewer will notice the flaws of Peter, he consistently ignores the needs of his family and puts all his attention on his career. Through this ordinary opening the viewer is surprised by the sudden change of pace as Peter’s true identity is revealed to him and he is forced to face his nemesis, Captain James Hook. Peter is forces to travel to Neverland in hopes of rescuing his children from "Hook", but this task quickly proves difficult as Peter is unable to adapt to this childish and lawless land. The story as a whole had a heartwarming message, no matter what happens do not forget to be a kid every once in a
In the film "Hook", Robin Williams plays the fictional character Peter Banning. "Hook" is another look in to the popular story of Peter Pan. This new look into Peter Pan is interesting even for someone who has never seen the original movie. This movie at times seemed to be a little cliché and a little childish, but to some extent it was kind of the purpose for it to be childish. This childishness in itself is a hidden messages, as are many key ideas throughout the movie, which will have many views looking. Although this movie maybe somewhat dated, it was still able to appeal to the tastes of consumers of all ages. This movie is recommended to all movie goers, whether young or old, for this movie has an interesting story, …show more content…
"Hook" is a revision where Peter Pan falls in love, forgets his past, and leaves behind Neverland to grow up into an adult. For those that have never seen the original Peter Pan and worry that there will be many ideas that will not be explained can be reassured that this is not the case. This story is told in a way that gives enough background information to the viewer that they will not be lost in the sudden jump of events. The movie presents itself as an ordinary movie about a man, Peter Banning, who is of great importance in the business world. As the movie progresses the viewer will notice the flaws of Peter, he consistently ignores the needs of his family and puts all his attention on his career. Through this ordinary opening the viewer is surprised by the sudden change of pace as Peter’s true identity is revealed to him and he is forced to face his nemesis, Captain James Hook. Peter is forces to travel to Neverland in hopes of rescuing his children from "Hook", but this task quickly proves difficult as Peter is unable to adapt to this childish and lawless land. The story as a whole had a heartwarming message, no matter what happens do not forget to be a kid every once in a