Rating of
3/4
Hugo review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 02/23/12
Hugo Cabret is a widowed kid who steals to survive. The automaton is being fixed by Hugo, which was his father's last project. Georges Melies is a toy store owner who notices the talents of Hugo. The film reminded me much of Metropolis and Cinema Paradiso in a way. Its score, cinematography and performances were wonderful. Delightful set pieces and costumes were utilized. Even the screenplay was delightful with quotes from Hugo - "So I figured, if the entire world was one big machine, I couldn't be an extra part. I had to be here for some reason." "Maybe it's the same with people. If you lose your purpose... it's like you're broken. " Lisette - "Don't forget to smile." It had a tasteful ending if only the beginning's build-up was better and that the automaton was given more emphasis. In any case, Hugo still entertains and presents themes of having a new family, purpose and friendship.
