I'm someone who SHOULD have worshipped this on VHS throughout the early 1990s like many others my age (I would have been 7 when this came out), but for whatever reason I missed it until I saw it on cable in the late '90s, so my nostalgia goggles are not quite as rose-tinted as most.
IMHO it's not as bad as the haters at the time said, and it's not as good as the fervent anti-snob crowd says it is now.

I don't thimk it's a masterpiece, but Hook is definitely a very good movie and completely underrated and under appreciated. Dick Tracy is another 90's movie that was trashed by critics but loved by fans that finally has seemed to have been getting more love recently as well. People tend to be more critical when a movie is brand new. But then over time learn to appreciate something.
Also, I remember when Hook only had a 5.6 rating on here as recently as 10 or 12 years ago. Now it sits at a respectable 6.7. Another sign that people have finally realized it's much better than the stupid critics thought 25 years ago.

It is my favorite movie and I think it is an unparalleled masterpiece in so many categories.
I've never seen a movie score tell a story in such a way. The story itself is incredibly rich and nuanced, and there is no scene in the film that does not contribute to the larger story and ultimately to what is a very deep tale about the meaning of life itself. Whether it is the old people at Wendy's gathering, or children playing with food, or Hook having (comically) a suicidal episode. They're all part of a tale that is, as the saying goes, 'larger than life'.

I think it's a pretty good film that has become masterpiece for millenials.
The movie was mixed-bag among critics (remember at the time most of the critics are probably Baby Boomers), when it first came out, in fact I think it's a Rotten Tomato (30%) til this day. Even on IMDB, during the late 90s and early 2000s, this film was rated around a 5.5 - 5.8. Now, it's almost 7, which is pretty good film according to most fans.
I've always thought the film was a little under-rated by critics. Spielberg was always giving A+ quality filmmaking Hook remains visually stunning movie with interesting characters with a pretty good story. I've found most Peter Pan movies to be quite lifeless and passable, but this one is the exact opposite. It was kind of like Mad Max: Fury Road, there's so much action going on, while the story being told is very engaging.

If it were up to me, I'd give it the Oscar for best movie without a second thought.

It seriously is underrated. Just saw it again and I love it more everytime I see it .

BEST Peter pan movie ever made PERIOD This movie was just BADLY misunderstood It's a classic by audience standards Critics were hard on it but word of mouth and audiences fell in love with it It was still a blockbuster back in it's time
WONDERFUL acting and a dynamite production

I think it's Spielberg's most underrated movie, absolutely no doubt about that.
I love the whole new twist on the Peter Pan story, the story, costumes, sets and how Dustin Hoffman is unrecognisable as Hook. Everything.
But I think it got a sweet sorts of revenge. It's become a classic in some countries and frequently shown on T.V. So it's gained some recognition and respect
Here in Sweden it's become a Holiday classic and is shown around Christmas. Or Easter. Or both.

I could not agree more with this statement. Hook is arguably the most underrated movie of all time. The set, costumes, acting, unique twist on peter pans story, it is refreshing and adventurous. I cannot say more good things about this movie.

Quite possibly.

Its a classic film, well acted, well good. Shpeelberg should realize he made a good jolly film.

It's only here you see people bash most movies, unless you're talking with a bunch of film students, then there're those. Trust me, I'm one of 'em, and the amount of hatred for anything they deem "non-quality filmmaking" is massive.
You wanna be a good filmmaker, you've gotta know you've gotta break rules. Hook broke a lot of 'em, and look how it fared: still a classic.

"Rescue the damsel in distress; kill the bad guy; save the world."
Rick O'Connell

I don't get that underrated part. It did so well when it came out, and everyone that talks about it say it's so good. It's only here I see that people bash it.

I'm with cockroachcharlie, you grew up too much. I'm sad for you, and that you can't find the magic.
Wheee!

I reckon. This film is amazing for kids. It's so much fun. If you're watching this film for any other reason than losing yourself in a fun and crazy fantasy film then you really shouldn't be watching it. Sometimes taking off your critic hat and just having fun with a film makes for a much more satisfying experience. First rule of thumb, if you watch a kids fantasy film, don't watch it with an adult eye and don't analyse it so much.
Hold onto that inner child happy thought and fly. Be the Pan. Bangarang!

Methinks somebody grew up too much, no?

The Pan thinks you should take that negative attitude elsewhere. Criticizing people over movie taste is more lowly than being a pirate. As much as some people might try to prove it, there are no rules in making a good or bad movie and there is no such thing as "objective critiquing".
I can fly, I can fight, and I can crow! I am the Pan!

Movie is garbage, nothing works, script is terrible, anyone who loves this movie clearly has no experience with cinema. If you had any knowledge of what makes a movie good and well executed, if you had any critical thinking skills, you would see this movie as the miserable piece of beep that it is. If I was Spielberg I would apologize for this trash until the day I die.
"Nobody knows anybody, not that well" - Miller's Crossing

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I just rewatched it on Netflix and I still can't comprehend what people didn't enjoy about it

Thanks to all who support this awesome movie!
I can fly, I can fight, and I can crow! I am the Pan!

The movie airs regularly on tv. I guess it stills holds after 24 years.

It's a classic. Definitely underrated.

I think this was the best "bad" movie ever made.