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Erika (17788 KP) rated Hook (1991) in Movies

Feb 19, 2018  
Hook (1991)
Hook (1991)
1991 | Action, Family, Sci-Fi
Peter Pan is probably one of my two most favorite children's' books (the other being Winnie-the-Pooh). So, in the early 1990s, when this movie came out, I was so completely excited. One, you have Robin Williams, playing Peter. Two, you've got the Lost Boys, in all of the early 90s glory (Bangarang for life). Dustin Hoffman as Hook was so good, and the exchanges between Hook and Smee are some of my favorite in any movies. I still joke and say apostrophe instead of epiphany.
  
Total Recall (1990)
Total Recall (1990)
1990 | Action, Sci-Fi
"Get your ass to Mars."
So, I didn't actually see this film until the remake was in the process of being made. The film is based upon 'We Can Remember it for You Wholesale' by Phillip K. Dick (which is excellent). Arnold Schwarzenegger isn't an award winning actor, but he was completely entertaining (as he is in most films). The weird, early 1990s SFX where a little bizarre, e.g., the face generator. Overall, it's entertaining and well paced, and I may just watch it again this afternoon.
  
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Andy K (10821 KP) Jun 10, 2018

Great movie, Never saw the remake.

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Erika (17788 KP) Jun 12, 2018

Well, the remake was a poor interpretation of Total Recall, BUT, I liked it as a sci-fi action movie.

The Rules of Magic
The Rules of Magic
Alice Hoffman | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
9
8.6 (14 Ratings)
Book Rating
Timeline doesn’t seem to make sense (0 more)
Better than the original
I love backstories, and this one didn’t disappoint! This was an excellent prequel that explored the heartbreak that shaped the aunts from Practical Magic. It was an excellent stand-alone novel, even if you haven’t read Practical Magic. I felt like the ending was a little rushed, and I couldn’t figure out the timeline. Regina was born in 1961, but her daughters were adults in the 1990s (assuming Practical Magic takes place when it was written).
  
Star Wars: Bounty Hunter
Star Wars: Bounty Hunter
Action/Adventure
Jango (1 more)
The blaster sound
Technical problems (1 more)
Bad Camera
This third-person shooter game was one of my favorite GameCube games of all time. Lucasarts put out a few great Star Wars games in the 1990s and 2000s, and this was one of them.

Original actor Temuera Morrison again supplied the voice of Jango who is probably one of the coolest prequel characters.


The adventure and shooting enemies was great fun and kept me engaged for hours and hours. Unfortunately, rotating the camera, especially in tight spaces was a big negative.
  
Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette
Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette
1995 | Pop, Rock, Singer-Songwriter
Literally one of the best 90's albums there are
This is one of my soundtracks to the 1990s. From Ironic to Head Over Feet, every song is lyrically superb, and the music is essential for any avid listener of the indie rock genre. Alanis Morrisette is one of a kind and a pioneer at the same time, she's nonchalant and never played up to to the hypersexualisation of female artists. She's also witty and kick-ass so it's hardly surprising she played god in the cult film Dogma. Much love to this female idol.
  
Little Giants (1994)
Little Giants (1994)
1994 | Comedy, Family
7
7.3 (3 Ratings)
Movie Rating
When Rick Moranis was a force
My daughter asked to watch this as we watched it together when she was younger. A simple and enjoyable tale of sibling rivalry and the classic underdog story. The misfits and their tomboy leader take on the slick and polished team. Some classic stereotypes and geek tropes make for some fun viewing. The films climax shows the unlikely victory for the underdogs and a lesson learned by everyone.

Kids will love it and grown up can also find some entertaining parts. A good rainy day film from the 1990s