Hugo

  • 2012


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4.5
Its an intelligent and earnest picture that earns our tears at the end through its genuine sincerity and tenderness. Keith & the Movies
3.0
Its a complex fusion of film history and personal history, filled with dazzling embellishments and unabashed sentiment about the glories of cinema. Av Club
1.5
Through and through, in defiance of genre, and ultimately to a fault, hes made a Todd Haynes movie. Av Club
4.5
Its a complex fusion of film history and personal history, filled with dazzling embellishments and unabashed sentiment about the glories of cinema. Av Club
3.0
Hugo both ticks and flies by, a marvel meant to be pulled from the cabinet and enjoyed again and again. EW
5.0
Scorsese has made documentaries about great films and directors, and here he brings those skills to storytelling. Rogerebert
5.0
Once Hugo discovers that Papa Georges is actually the long retired but not forgotten prewar director, the story transforms into a visual love letter t .. Common Sense Media
4.0
It might be curtains for celluloid, but Scorsese, a boyish 69, clearly isnt leaving the stage any time soon. He directs every film with the passion of .. Time Out
3.8
Here, the old cinema has become the document, the cinema of Lumiere, and the opening has reversed itself: It is the spectacle that must be re thrilled ..
1.5
In theory, the delivery method of wrapping this lesson in an adventure movie should work. Collider
5.0
Paramount has no choice but to go for broke by selling this most ingenious of 3D movies to the widest possible public, hoping that critical acclaim an .. The Hollywood Reporter
4.0
A visual and technological stunner, Hugo manages to wrap an emotionally involving story about an orphaned boy in 1930s Paris around a passionate appea ..
5.0
On the surface, this may sound like it would only appeal to film fanatics of a certain age and certainly not anything that most kids would go for but .. E Film Critic
3.0
At times the story itself drifts gently off course, while Scorsese gives spectacle surreal and glorious rein. Telegraph
4.0
Hugo isnt perfect: its story is over stuffed with so many elements that it occasionally sags. Telegraph
3.5
But with its beautiful panoramic shots of 1930s Paris, the directors visually thrilling Hugo has real moments of 3 D magic.
2.5
Sometimes the movies beauty is its own reward.An automaton at the center of the story, with its human face looking mournful and impassive, is one of t .. San Francisco Chronicle
5.0
It may be too rarefied for kids raised on rapping penguins and Chipmunks sequels, but offers excitement and enchantment in equal measure and is likely ..
4.5
Its one of the best performances Kingsley has ever given, and without a doubt one of the best youll see on screen this year. Cinema Blend
5.0
It will fall to adults to explain how rare and marvelous it is to actually find such a work of art. Ny Daily News
4.0
An infectious ode to the early days of cinema. Scorseses use of 3D is inspired, although it might be more interesting for parents than their children. JoBlo
5.0
Hugo doesnt always balance the twin tasks of childrens story and homage all that efficiently; for a movie so concerned with clocks, it risks overstayi .. The Globe And Mail
3.8
Its that love affair thats the actual subject of Hugo, a movie for grown up film buffs, but one children can enjoy, so long as they dont mind a histor .. Philly
3.8
Among Melies dreamlike flights of filmic whimsy to show up in the book: A Trip to the Moon, that 1902 one reel gem with the giant rocket flying right .. Philly
4.5
The film boasts some impressive performances by the acting ensemble. Spirituality And Practice
3.8
Martin Scorseses Hugo is a childrens film for grownups grownup film buffs.Its a charming and quite gorgeous exercise in thew few corners of the medium .. Rogers Movie Nation
4.2
Because of its long winded cinema history lesson the film should be more appealing to cinephiles, adults and Dickens lovers than to the kiddies, who m .. Sover
4.4
Those with a passion for early cinema are likely to adore it, although a knowledge of and appreciation for Melies is not requisite to enjoy Scorseses .. ReelViews
3.0
The maestro of cinema pulls away from his recent examinations of hoodlums and madness to craft a love letter to the origin of filmmaking with Hugo, a .. Blu Ray
5.0
It sounds a bit strange to say this about the man who gave us Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, and so many other classics of hardcore machismo, but Martin Sc .. Combust Ible Celluloid
4.0
Scorsese transforms this innocent tale into an ardent love letter to the cinema and a moving plea for film preservation, and its no accident that a cl .. Chicago Reader
5.0
As much as the film is Scorseses valentine to cinema, it is the robust emotional undercurrent of lives interrupted and regained that gives Hugos rever .. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
But Claude is a drunk and Hugo already knows more about clocks than Claude ever will.
4.4
What he creates is a wondrous blend of fantasy and mystery that will appeal to adults as well as children. Usa Today
3.0
This is essentially a family film, in 3D, no less, another Scorcese first.The previews for this film make it look like a fantasy. Lariat
5.0
Theres a curious footnote to all this that not even Brian Selznick could have seen coming: Just this year, the largest manufacturers ceased production .. News Review
3.0
But, as a crazy mix of Cinema Paradiso, Cronos and David Copperfield its unusually stimulating family fare. Radio Times
4.5
Thats not only in terms of impressive cinematographic feats (some of which are quite fun to behold, such as the initial fly through tour of the train .. Screen It
4.0
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju .. Pop Matters
4.5
The Nature of Imitation is the sound of Dorian Concept systematically deconstructing various genres, stripping them back to the bones underneath and t .. Pop Matters
3.0
Ultimately, a scene where Hugo dreams he has mechanical insides ends up being more telling than intended since it stands for the film itself beautiful .. View London
3.8
Although it brings Scorsese together with people and techniques he hasnt worked with before, it also touches on themes close to his heart: the birth o .. News Day
2.0
This sort of ga ga worship might be hard to take with most other directors, but Scorsese is no journeyman. Cs Monitor
2.5
Its as if David Copperfield wandered into a History of Film lecture.Maybe it isnt a great idea to wait till youre nearly 70 to make your first kid mov .. New York Post
4.5
In its celebration of the magic of the movies and in particular the artistry of silent cinema, its like an extension of the directors documentary surv .. Film Journal International ..
4.5
But what Scorsese has really made is a beautifully crafted love letter to movies, the passion of his life. Az Central
5.0
Its sheer humanity is astonishingas is its utter lack of postmodern irony and cynicism. Mountain X
5.0
There is much to observe, for Hugo (the film) is a marvel of spectacle, a sensory feast steeped in cinematic lore that proves pure joy is attainable i .. Npr
4.4
Yet the dreamlike power of films is such that the old tricks amaze and delight us anew. Star Tribune
3.0
Nice looking, with big, wide blue eyes, Asa Butterfield (who had appeared in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas) gives a decent (though not great) perform .. Emanuellevy
5.0
Hugo is a moving, funny and exhilarating film, an imaginative history lesson in the form of a detective story. Guardian
3.0
Discovering and repairing old automata becomes a fable for film restoration and film history (of course, a great passion of Scorseses), and the tensio .. Guardian
4.0
You can sense this is where Scorseses heart really is: the reconstruction and evocation of the joyous magic of the very first film makers. Guardian
5.0
But I have to admit watching Hugo was an amazing experience for me. Reel Talk Reviews
4.4
The film has a purposefully digital look, that is, it is almost impossible sharp and hard edged like a finely detailed painting, but that is the inten .. Q Network
4.0
And it has a worthwhile lesson about the importance of preserving old film for future generations, that I know is close to Scorseses heart. Daily Mail
5.0
He has made a potential holiday classic, an exciting, comic and sentimental melodrama that will satisfy children and adults alike and reward repeat vi .. Salon
4.0
Theres a sense of wonder about the origins of cinema and the films heart warming resolution will uplift hearts of all ages.
5.0
Living with his dissolute uncle (Ray Winstone) in a tiny apartment secreted in the walls in the stations rafters, Hugo Cabret (Asa Butterfield) is an .. Susang Ranger
5.0
He has put this ardent attention at the center of a beautifully told and emotionally satisfying story for children and their movie loving parents. New Yorker
3.8
Hugo is big, and it exists mainly to dazzle, but its storytelling ambitions are more modest.I enjoyed it more than many a later Scorsese picture. Chicago Tribune
3.5
Though the automaton is a necessary part of the story because its what initially inspires Hugo and Isabelle to go off on their adventure, so much time .. Bullz-Eye
4.5
Surely this is something to celebrate.Surely this has gotta be one of the best movies of the year. Flickfilosopher
5.0
This is a rare family friendly film that offers sensory pleasures and plenty of food for thought. Blogs Indie Wire
5.0
With its emphasis on children, imagination and creativity, Hugo is decidedly about the future; its thrilling to watch a master filmmaker like Scorsese .. Blogs Indie Wire
3.5
But this wasnt enough to keep the film from being delightful, despite its length. Tony Medley
3.0
Martin Scorseses foray into the fantasyland of childrens cinema via Brian Selznicks delightful childrens graphic novel is a visually and emotionally r .. Coles Mithey
4.0
The Bottom Line: The Artist is a joyous crowd pleasing movie that pays homage to the great silent film era in a clever way that offers multiple layers ..
3.0
People who think of Scorsese only in terms of crime films sell him short, and they are the ones who will miss out on this thrilling, beautiful movie t .. Hit Fix
5.0
Its never been used better than it is here.Everything else is equally wonderful. Aisle Seat
4.4
Its a real and touching story, full of childlike wonder.Its childlike, but is it for children Nj
4.5
The performances range from good to excellent, but the real star of Scorseses movie may be the movie itself. Movie Habit
4.0
Under the hand of a lesser director, it might have been a plodding bore, but with Scorseses brilliant use of the tools of the medium, its a gorgeous, .. 7M Pictures
4.4
The visual splendor, of course, isnt an end unto itself.Its employed to tell a story very close to the directors heart a tale about finding and caring .. Movies Tv Guide
5.0
This holiday weekend has produced a bumper crop of outstanding movies that can entertain children and adults. Maki At The Movies
2.5
He chose excellent source material, with built in references and fictionalized embellishments of the origins of moviemaking, but the heartfelt family ..
4.0
For those uninitiated with Selznicks enjoyable childrens tale, Scorseses Hugo stands up as not only a loving literary adaptation, but also as a loving .. Cine Vue
2.0
You cant shake the feeling that this is a sentimental journey for Scorsese, but its one that gets derailed en route.The reel Lowdown If You Liked.. Mirror
4.4
Its a sweet story told with just the right amount of sentimentality.The cast is all very good. Three Movie Buffs
4.0
Though the result may be a wonderful whimsical tale that is at times a little ponderous, those wanting something more than your average family film wi .. Nz Herald
4.0
A powerful reminder of the magic of cinema and Martin Scorseses astounding versatility... Digital Spy
3.8
*** (out of four) Hey, kids!.Wouldnt you love to see a movie that touches on the early days of filmmaking Red Eye Chicago
5.0
No group of actors in a film ever had so little time to establish so much complexity or succeeded with such consummate skill. Ft
4.4
Hugo is extravagant but unpretentious, a touching fable with a thoughtful message and eye candy galore. Dustin Put Man
4.5
Adults keeping secrets, sleuthing kids Hugos premise has a very Spielbergian quality about it. Stuff
4.5
And if the final act feels rather like the longest and most expensive film preservation public service announcement ever mounted, at least it is a wor .. Ar Kansas Online
2.5
Yet this particular movie, with its frantic pace and extensive CGI imagery, is less amazing than exhausting.Its ironically unable to capture the magic .. Larsen On Film
5.0
Hugo is transporting, a smart and imaginative treat that would make a great double feature with Michel Hazanavicius The Artist..Put it on your holiday .. Hollywood And Fine
4.0
Yet it is Scorseses spirit and enthusiasm which resonates the most. Matts Movie Reviews
3.0
Henceforth when people speak of movie magic they will think instantly of Martin Scorseses mind blowing Hugo. Patriot Ledger
3.8
Rather than an elegant 90 minute childrens fable, we have a two plus hour epic about the very invention of cinema. Big Picture Big Sound
5.0
The result is timeless and flawless in a way that makes it Scorseses most poetic work to date. Js Online
3.5
Hugo Synopsis Twelve year old Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. Movie Web
3.5
Its a film thats easy to admire with your brain, but hard to love with your heart. Hollywood Chicago
4.5
Kingsley hits a degree of wickedness that will absolutely break your heart, just as it breaks Hugos. Shockya
4.0
Nevertheless, its a masterpiece of visual storytelling and a heartfelt homage to the industry that Scorsese has triumphantly made his own. Sky
4.5
Scorseses exuberant, magical odyssey transports audiences to the dawn of cinema. Sbs
4.5
The magical celebration of cinema that is the Oscar winning Hugo marked a substantial departure for filmmaker Martin Scorsese. Solzy At The Movies
4.5
For boring and complicated reasons, yes, it is not a 2011 film, but very few people in the world had access to it prior to 2011, so it deserves recogn .. What Culture
4.4
The film demands patience from children and adults alike in fact, its simply too slow for young viewers but like great literature, if you immerse your .. Mercury News
3.8
His every attempt to corner Hugo ends in disaster, some of it funny, much of it painful. Bitly
4.4
Thats not to say it isnt charming as hell, especially without relying on much dialogue at all, but the jokes that are spoken out loud just arent alway .. Scene Stealers
5.0
Martin Scorseses first ever film for children, Hugo is both a joyful and enchanting adventure tale and a loving tribute to the early days of cinema an .. What So
4.5
Ive not been a fan of 3 D films in general, but Hugo takes full advantage of the technology, creating a storybook like world with rich layers and text .. Bowling Green Daily News
4.5
However, hes spent more of his time saving legendary prints of classic and long thought lost films.Although it may seem a departure for him to direct .. Streaming Quickflix
5.0
Martin Scorseses love of the movie medium shines through almost every frame of Hugo, which culminates in a creationa fascinating re creationthat could .. Wsj
3.0
But the spirit of Hugo is its love of creativity, art, and the movies wondrous grace. Tony Mack
4.0
From that moment on the movie evolves from an amusing childrens tale into something younger audiences will still enjoy but in which its the adults who .. Concrete Play Ground
5.0
And it happens again here: Fiennes and Logan havent made a definitive Coriolanus, but theyve made a sensationally gripping one. Ny Mag
3.5
The third is date movies for high schoolers, which is horror and rom coms. New City Film
5.0
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5.0
The pictures momentum is retarded by unnecessary repetition (especially in scampering chases through the teeming train station) and possibly one too m .. Tiny Url
5.0
The 69 year old director has never lost his infant wonder at the spectacle of giant images in a darkened movie palace. Entertainment Time
4.0
He only needs a few more gears and a mysterious heart shaped key to wind it up.Based on the award winning book The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian S .. Media Mikes
2.8
With the best use of 3D in a dramatic feature Ive seen to date, the great Martin Scorseses Hugo will make many filmmakers consider the format for thei .. Daily Film Fix
2.8
Critics and Audiences Agree Superb doesnt begin to describe Hugo. Theepoch Times
3.0
And there still museums with pay what you wish admission, if not every day, then on certain days weekly or monthly.You just have to know who offers wh .. New York Time Out
3.0
Hugo is reverent, but also joyful we come away from the film feeling like were lucky to have all this in our history. Assignment X
5.0
Wow. This is now my favorite film of 2011. It is beautiful to look at and a great nod to the nostalgia of cinema from a true master. The Scorecard Review
5.0
Two hours of remarkable cinema that is, dare I say it, truly magical. Somehow, I think Melies would have been proud. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
3.8
But the extravagant visuals keep you riveted.The color palette relies on bold colors (lots of blue and gold) that infuse the movie with a classic, tim .. Miami
4.0
A fanciful invention loosely tied to the real life of a fanciful inventor, it is instead a charming meditation on film, art, and the value of work tha .. World Wng
5.0
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4.0
Hugo is undoubtedly the sweetest and most sentimental movie Mr. Scorsese has ever made. Critics Notebook
5.0
And Hugo, who isnt the only one with a secret.Papa Georges is none other than Georges Melies, one of cinemas most revered (but largely forgotten) pion .. Saportare Port
2.5
The movie is often dour and melancholy as if the director cannot summon the light touch needed to evoke true delight in this story and Baron Cohens sc .. The Diva Review
4.0
Hugo is the masters new sublime work especially intended for lovers of the seventh art who long to light the wick of the magic wand of the cinema of t ..
4.4
Its a shame because this is a great movie from one of cinemas greatest directors. Flixist
5.0
Surely the director will feel like Hugo has achieved its highest purpose if it contributes to the creation of a future Henri Langlois. Cinema Scope
4.5
Hugo is a perfect encapsulation of Scorsese the artist, film historian and pioneer a technologically advanced 3D spectacle celebrating the craft and i .. Cinema Autopsy
4.0
But Hugo is far too charming, welcoming and beautiful to look at to be dismissed as one of those films that critics adore but audiences ignore. Standard Net Au
5.0
The film is a deeply felt, hugely personal, glorious and heart swelling ode to the magic of cinema and stories. Bad Ass Digest
4.0
But despite being a beautifully crafted adventure it is really too sophisticated for young audiences. Liver Pool Echo
5.0
The storyline for The Descendants sounds rather glum, but Payne manages to squeeze quite a bit of humor out of the scenario. Kc Active
4.0
Scorsese has created a beautiful film that explores the magic of filmmaking. The Popcorn Junkie
2.0
It is a challenging and heartbreaking film that deserves an audience. Sa Current
4.4
Cohen of Borat and Bruno fame is perfectly cast and serves up the pictures sporadic humor with aplomb. Paloalto Online
3.0
Nearing age 70, Scorsese has given the joyful boy inside him a chance to play, and the result is a superb film and a delight. Blog Oregonlive
4.2
The absolute joy in the entire medium of film that is on display in the films second half is so warm and inviting that even just that first montage in .. D Cist
4.5
It is sweet and sentimental but still uses a lot of special effects. Leepers Us
4.5
One of the years very best, Hugo is a rousing, moving, poignant tale being told on many more levels than what is seen on screen. Blu Ray Ign
5.0
All published materials contained herein are owned by their respective authors and cannot be reprinted, either in their entirety or in selection, with .. Cinema Phile 2010 Blog Spo ..
4.5
They manage to be both hilarious and sweet, which isnt easily accomplished.
5.0
But one has to appreciate Scorseses success at creating beautiful drama for young adults. Fox News
5.0
Its probably best seen as an older childrens film which adults will enjoy even more. Birmingham Mail
4.0
But those who do choose it over Existential Dancing Penguins 2 will be hard pushed to muster much cynicism for a film so innately well meaning.Its tot .. Ultra Culture
4.5
Hugo is a lovely, lavishly constructed dreamscape of long ago movie magic, told with a spectacular flourish of modern day movie magic all its own. American Profile
4.5
Outside of film schools there has never been a particularly wide standard repertoire of silent films, because most people dont watch them. Ny Books
5.0
Scorsese luxuriates in artifice, but at its generous best Hugo offers a lovely instance of technology made human and spun from one generation to the n .. Mubi
4.5
Scorseses love for film and film preservation shine through in Hugo an exuberant and meticulous 3D spectacle by one of the greatest filmmakers of all .. The Reel Deal
4.4
Yet the film easily survives these stretches thanks to production designer Dante Ferrettis astounding execution of Selznicks vision and the stunning 3 .. Sign On Sandiego
4.4
Actor writer Jason Segel happily plays a supporting role and lets a new generation be introduced to Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, and Animal .. Atlantic City Weekly
3.8
So while Hugo is beautifully made, its self indulgence means its not quite satisfying.
3.0
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4.5
Hugo may be the film closest to the heart of Scorsese, a dedicated cinephile and film preservationist. Newport This Week
5.0
But this film is so much more than the adventure of a heroic boy trying to avoid the well defined villains in the story. Easy Reader News
4.0
Hugo is gorgeous movie making that, in the end, feels mostly like an homage to itself. Ticket Sarasota
3.5
If more than several hours pass without your comment being approved, it has likely been blocked for some reason, so please feel free to try posting ag .. Ebert Presents
4.0
For all the po faced wittering by cinema scholars that Hugo is meant for them, one has to wonder if deep down Scorsese really cares if any adults see .. Clothes Onfilm
1.5
Turns out hes embittered because hes Georges Melies, the forgotten film pioneer, so the kids have to get him rediscovered and lionized.
4.5
A loving, faithful and very entertaining adaptation that gets what the Muppets are about and why people love them. Upper More Land
1.0
Many people may not know a lot about the charm of silent cinema so its great to see a modern day film celebrate it in its own way.
5.0
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4.5
It might have seemed like an odd fit, but it made a certain amount of sense even if Scorsese hadnt found a way to weave in a subplot about his favorit .. Goomba Stomp
5.0
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For once, however, I am tempted to complain that this adaptation shouldnt have been so faithful to its source. Silent London



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