Let's be realistic.

Absolutely Fantastic

Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

I have tried to watch this film three or four times and I can only last 15-20 minutes at best before wanting to pick up the phone and call Martin Scorcese. It is certainly a visually stunning movie, but not much else. The story line is pathetic and the choice of actors (esp. Sacha Cohen) destroys any interest I might hope to give it. The reason I dislike it so much has perhaps something to do with my vision of art. Art serves no purpose other than to distract from reality, hence it's not worth participating in. However, I can see how an art lover might appreciate Hugo - we would just never get along.

What a wonderful well told story. It covers every emotion and circumstance that a human could face and survive. Starting with the loss of Hugo's father we feel his sense of abandonment, his fear of the orphanage and confusion as to why that had to happen. As the story progresses we see a glimmer of hope as he is forced into his calling of being mechanically inclined by his uncle. But also from a young lady Isabelle who helps him in several ways, with access to books and a real mystery solving adventure. The back and forth between close calls in the train station melded with dreams and nightmares to actually being captured by the chief make us root for Hugo and feel the goodness in his heart. Love that blooms between supporting actors including dogs adds to the magic, the power that it has, does make changes for the better in everyone.I won't spoil the ending because it is too good and must be seen. I will mention the home from the great war scene that took its toll on millions of everyday people. The cinematography is superb along with the set designs. I finished watching it for a 2nd time on DVD after seeing it back when it was originally released. Hugo is a masterpiece and destined to become legendary like The Wizard of Oz. I rated it a solid 10/10 stars.

Couldn't see the Maestro's hand no matter how hard I watched. It's very slick and does nothing wrong but it doesn't too much right either. The production values and acting are spot on but there are holes in the script and the jokes and values telegraph themselves way before.However, don't take it too much to heart (I am 48) and my niece was entranced. Nice to see The Maestro changing genres again and I hope for my niece it is the same experience I had with After Hours which virtually changed my world view when I saw it as a seventeen-year-old.Anyway, nice to see he's still working.

The main problem with Hugo is about artificially of the movie,the plot no make sense at all and those graphic computer spoils this poignant story, driven to kids or mature audiences didn't get the target on both sides, Ben Kingsley is inappropriate to the role...he played so many bad guys lately that the public don't forget...bad choice indeed...some characters don't have any connection with the story itself...despite Sacha Baron Cohen made a fine job as station inspector he is a bad guy...he send children to orphanage all the time without pity...the both leading children are amazing pure and without malice saves the movie...anyway Martin Scorsese made a movie that is out of the level...even that is a poignant story....watchable if you forget all thing above!!! Resume: First watch: 2017 / How many: 1 / Source: Netflix / Rating: 7