I’ve always considered Steven Spielberg’s Hook to be half a terrific film.
Re-visiting the production via Sony’s new 4k UHD Blu-ray, my feeling remains the same, with a single exception.
The parts that I like, the basic premise, the opening – basically everything except the lost boys – seem even better.
And then there’s the magnificent Maggie Smith.
The new 4k is head and shoulders beyond any extant home video offering, with gorgeous color, a highly resolved 4k image, and a velvety sheen of gorgeous grain.
Beyond that, we’re offered Dolby Atmos, which adds that extra layer.
Image – 5 (HDR10)
Audio – 5 (Dolby Atmos)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Upgrade from Blu-ray – Absolutely!
Recommended
RAH
Robert has been known in the film industry for his unmatched skill and passion in film preservation. Growing up around photography, his first home theater experience began at age ten with 16mm. Years later he was running 35 and 70mm at home.
His restoration projects have breathed new life into classic films like Lawrence of Arabia, Vertigo, My Fair Lady, Spartacus, and The Godfather series. Beyond his restoration work, he has also shared his expertise through publications, contributing to the academic discourse on film restoration. The Academy Film Archive houses the Robert A. Harris Collection, a testament to his significant contributions to film preservation.
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