Gave the Sword to the Wrong Kid!
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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — Hook
beierfilms — 9 years ago(May 14, 2016 05:56 PM)
I went and saw the 25th Anniversary screening of Hook last night. I still loved the movie but I totally forgot about something that had always driven me nuts when I first saw it. At the end, I totally thought Peter put the wrong kid in charge.
I thought he would have given the sword to the "oh there you are, Peter" kid. He was the only one who initially believed in him and he also seemed strangely wise (when he's arguing with Rufio). It also would have been great to see him in charge since was so small (the most child-like in appearance).
I didn't really get why the fat get got put in charge in the end. I might have liked him more if he'd been the one to recognize Peter first or if so much of his character hadn't been fat jokes. -
ehookfin — 9 years ago(July 15, 2016 09:02 AM)
He also was a strong fighter and leader during the Pirates/Lost boys battle. Clearly, Rufio would've been the first choice had he not died. The little black kid that believed in him showed integrity whereas the chosen boy also showed integrity, leadership, good fighting skills, and he was a more appropriate age to handle the responsibility. Clear choice
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laurence01 — 9 years ago(December 31, 2016 12:03 PM)
I really don't get this. The reason he didn't get the sword is because he is blind. That is the reason he steps forward and feels Peter's face. He recognizes him because he can feel the shape of his face and not see the changes caused by age.
Let Zygons Be Zygons.