I saw Martin Scorsese's HUGO today and thought it was fabulous. It's a joyous tribute to the pioneers of movie-making and Scorsese's Christmas gift to movie lovers. It's a wonderful family movie and anyone who has studied the early days of filmmaking should get an extra special thrill out of it. Not only that, but this movie is the very best use of 3-D technology I have ever seen.
Scorsese seemed to create every frame of the film with the highest possible level of magic, energy and love. And his craftsmanship as a great story-teller leaps off the screen from beginning to end.
One of the biggest surprises is Sacha Baron Cohen who has an important supporting role and turns in an excellent performance. His character is far removed from Borat and Bruno.
I hate this phrase, but I'm using it here anyway: This is the "feel good" movie of the year. Don't miss it.
This movie may have sneaked its was into my top 10 favorites of all time. It's that good.