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In resourceful orphan Hugo Cabret (Asa Butterfield, an Oliver Twist-like charmer), Martin Scorsese finds the perfect vessel for his silver-screen passion: this is a movie about movies. After his clockmaker father (Jude Law) perishes in a museum fire, Hugo goes to live with his Uncle Claude (Ray Winstone), a drunkard who maintains the clocks at a Paris train station. When Claude disappears, Hugo carries on his work and fends for himself by stealing food from area merchants. In his free time, he attempts to repair an automaton his father rescued from the museum, while trying to evade the station inspector (Sacha Baron Cohen), a World War I veteran with no sympathy for lawbreakers. When Georges (Ben Kingsley), a toymaker, catches Hugo stealing parts for his mechanical man, he recruits him as an assistant to repay his debt. If Georges is guarded, his open-hearted ward, Isabelle (Chloë Moretz), introduces Hugo to a kindly bookseller (Christopher Lee), who directs them to a motion-picture museum, where they meet film scholar René (Boardwalk Empire's Michael Stuhlbarg). In helping unlock the secret of the automaton, they learn about the roots of cinema, starting with the Lumière brothers, and give a forgotten movie pioneer his due, thus illustrating the importance of film preservation, a cause to which the director has dedicated his life. If Scorsese's adaptation of The Invention of Hugo Cabret isn't his most autobiographical work, it just may be his most personal. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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Legendary storyteller Martin Scorsese invites you to join him on a thrilling journey to a magical world based on Brian Selznick’s award-winning, imaginative New York Times best-seller, The Invention of Hugo Cabret.
Hugo is the astonishing adventure of a wily and resourceful orphan boy whose quest to unlock a secret left to him by his father will transform Hugo and all those around him.
Hugo is the astonishing adventure of a wily and resourceful orphan boy whose quest to unlock a secret left to him by his father will transform Hugo and all those around him.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By S. Capes
Format:Blu-ray
I had never heard of this film as we rarely go to the cinema but we'd just bought a 3D TV and Blu-ray player and wanted something to try. I was swayed by the awards the film had won and bought it in faith. What a surprise! The 3D was superb (we had seen Avatar and Harry Potter at the cinema in 3D and didn't think the TV 3D would be as good but it was. The story was the surprise as we didn't realise it was woven around a real person, Georges Melies, the early film-maker. Excellent, star-studded casting and an engrossing movie. My husband isn't normally much a film watcher but he was praising it for days afterwards. The bonus features are very good too, especially the background of Melies himself. We loved it!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By vameam
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
I had no expectations of Hugo and it turned out to be a very enjoyable experience. The 3D effect was excellent and the characters were very well played by all concerned.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By J. Bell
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was lucky enough to see behind the scenes at the making of this film and was completely blown away. At the cinema the film didnt disappoint but I needed to sit and study it again in peace away from the chomping of food and slurping of drinks, and once again it was magical and something I will watch over and over again, everytime I see it I discover something new. Please watch it and enjoy.
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Lovely film
A beautifully crafted film, intriguing story line and amazing 3D effects. I bought this film as I have only just acquired a 3D television and wanted to try a 3D film, 'Hugo' was... Read more
Published 2 days ago by mr. lindsay windsor-smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Early days of cinema in 3D
One of my major interests is History of the Cinema ~ so this "fictitious" version of the life of one of its major pioneers fascinated me ~ and the 3D is first class.
Published 4 days ago by Mr G D Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another masterpiece
This is a great story (ode to filmmaking) and visually a treat, both in 2D and 3D, suitable for the whole family.
Published 4 days ago by Ivan Lietaert
5.0 out of 5 stars
A triumph!
Scorsese's film was the first I bought to view on my new 3D TV and I wasn't disappointed! Fabulous! Indeed it is still probably the best 3D film I've bought and seen!
Published 8 days ago by D J Davies
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very enjoyable
I thoroughly enjoyed the film the, casting was just right. A simple but pleasant experience, no sex or violence, anyone with an emotional soul will enjoy this film.
Published 10 days ago by Stephen G
5.0 out of 5 stars
Enchanting film
Bought this for ourselves and also various copies for friends. We all found it a brilliant and enchanting film. Would recommend it.
Published 12 days ago by ULM
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
Really enjoyed watching this film, our first 3D on our new television. Great value for money. Had some very well known actors.
Film arrived on time as promised. Great service
Film arrived on time as promised. Great service
Published 13 days ago by The Reader
2.0 out of 5 stars
3D festival! ..... But man is it lengthy
Great 3D adventure, But man is it lengthy .... Could have been shortened a lot. Actors are great, but the director was clearly indulged
Published 13 days ago by Dr. David B. J Lambert
4.0 out of 5 stars
I liked the film
The use of 3D was generally good. The film was endearing. Made more so from being based around real characters.
Published 15 days ago by Pandatank
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great film
All the family loved this film. We have watched it several times now, it's not one of those you watch once then sits on your shelf for years.
Published 18 days ago by Rachael
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