Seeing a movie on the day before Thanksgiving has become a tradition for me; tonight I went to see Hugo and let me tell you, I'm pretty sure I've just seen a modern day masterpiece. Hugo - based on a novel I wasn't familiar with -is by far the best "new" movie I've seen all year, and one of the best films in 3D I've ever seen. From beginning to end I was captivated. Stunning visuals (Oscar worthy for sure). An enchanting story (part fantasy, part adventure, part mystery and pure magic). It's one of those films where the less you know about it, the better it is, so I won't tell you much. Trust me. I didn't know anything about it other than it was was a 3D film directed by Martin Scorcese (that alone intrigued me and got me in the door), takes place in a train station in Paris, and that one of the characters in the story is Georges Méliès, the pioneering silent film director.
This is absolutely without a doubt a tribute to Melies, movies, and movie making. Bravo Martin Scorcese! I loved this film so much and can't wait to see it again.
See this movie, and if you don't like it I will give you your money back.
Ben Kingsley plays Georges Méliès.
I will give people their money back too! Just posted my review :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Tom, for spotlighting the film, Hugo. Martin Scorcese, is my favorite director, so I know it will be a good movie..
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving..
Thanks guys for the comments.
ReplyDeleteMatt - great review. I couldn't resist reading some other reviews and there were a few people who thought it was "too long" but I didn't think so. I was interested in all the characters.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Too long? I thought it could have been longer! :D
ReplyDeleteBtw, great blog, I am now following you!
Thanks Matt! Yeah I know what you mean. Saw it again for a 2nd time today.
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