MARTIN SCORCESE ENTERS THE 3D WORLD OF HUGO

Hugo comes out Wed November 23^rd just in time for Thanksgiving.  So once you’ve had your fill of turkey, stuffing and more, head to your nearest movie theatre and see Hugo.  This is a live-action 3D movie that will appeal to people of all ages.  The children will like the 3D images and the children’s adventures.  The adults will like the actor’s performances and wonderful tribute to Georges Méliès’ silent films.  Director Martin Scorsese does a great job using the 3D technology in fun and whimsical places.  But he really shines in his stellar handling of the classic cinema aspect.  You’ll know what I’m talking about.

Hugo the movie is based on the 2007 book, The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick.  If you have the chance, check out his cool website: http://www.theinventionofhugocabret.com/index.htm.  Side note- I wonder if the book’s main characters are English (British) instead of French, since the movie is based in 1931 Paris?  That perturbed me a little.  Marion Cottiard and Audrey Tautou would have been great additions.  Sir Ben Kingsley turns in another great and compelling performance as Georges Méliès.  Asa Butterfield plays the lead Hugo, an orphan who secretly fixes all the train station clocks while living within the walls.  Jude Law plays Hugo’s father in too few flashback scenes.  Up and coming “It Girl” Chloe Grace Moretz plays Hugo’s new friend Isabelle.  One character whose role was expanded in the movie, Station Inspector, was performed with charm and hilarity by the chameleon-like Sasha Baron Cohen.  The romance of Paris is reflected in a few of the characters and their dogs.  IMHO, it’s always a bonus to have dogs in a movie!

So while you are watching Hugo in the theatres, I will be researching Georges Méliès’ legacy.  I hear there is a fantastic Cinema 101 course one should take:}