there be no good reason for this film to get anything below a 7 . 5. i have love this film since my childhood and and recently be on the verge of tear during one particular scene . perhaps people just do not know what to make of this movie . and they critize it a be kiddie and trite and whatnot . it a kid movie and for god sake . dustin hoffman and robin williams be great in their characterization of hook and pan . the beginning of the movie build great tension with the after the fact kidnap the hook slash down the hallway build up great suspense . just . man this movie be great . like i say before and just pretend this movie be rat 7 . 5 and go rent it . you will love it . just do not except an all out spielberg masterpiece and you might be just a little ( yes and maybe just a little ) disappoint . otherwise and sit back and enjoy and and say fu to all the idiot who give this movie a low rating .