Directed by the iconic Oscar winner Martin Scorsese, this 3D family mystery film, like
"The Artist" similarly deals with the silent film era of Hollywood, and like "Extremely
Loud" similarly focuses on one boy's quest to retrieve one final message from his now
departed father.
Asa Butterfield stars as 12-year-old Hugo, the son of a deceased clockmaker who now lives
as a transient inside the secret passages of a Parisian train station in the 1930's.
His travels led him to the quiet and reserved toy shop owner played by Ben Kingsley, who
hides some interesting and painful memories about his past.
With his first attempt at 3D filmmaking, Scorsese impressively captures all of the magic and
beauty of Paris through the eyes of this innocent and adventurous young boy - resulting in an
ridiculously gorgeous film to look at, and a very enjoyable
one too.
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story is best left explored first-hand, but 3rd-act developments that showcase the humble
beginnings of cinema, visual effects, color film, and the birth of the silent film era
function not only as a poignant reminder of our past, but also as a humble tribute, and
appropriate history lesson.
It seems fitting that one of the most technically impressive, and visually stunning films in
the past few years is the one to reintroduce us all to some of Hollywood's original cinemagicans.
A true sense of wonder washed over me while viewing Hugo in the theater: a truly remarkable
sensation that really can not be understated...
when a film actually reminds you of your own hopes and dreams, and captures such a raw
emotion...
it is a treasure worth watching more than once.
This 128-minute movie has moments of joy, laughter, despair, and hope - framed by an
engaging story piloted by some great, if unimpressive performances.
By it's close, this extravagant, yet gentle film touches the hearts of it's characters,
and viewers alike with a brilliant and thoughtful message.
"Hugo, a "Visual marvel, with dreamlike execution".
Those are my thoughts, so now let's read some of your reviews in the YouTube comments.
Here's the rate-o-matic for "Hugo"... a double ten.
The praise for this film, especially it's 3D visual achievements, was unanimous, you
thought this film was amazing.
A magical film with a real message and heart, it reminded me of all the reasons I fell in
love with movies as a kid - a remarkable motion picture, I thought it was amazing as well.