Many film lovers have had times when they have strayed from there love for film. Reasons for which are varied but in many instances they are drawn back to film and there love for film is reignited. That is what Hugo has done for me, it has reignited my love for film and reminded me why I love films both past and present.
Hugo is the story of a young boy who lives in the walls of a train station in Paris. Hugo spends his days ensuring that the clocks continue to work at the station. He however is haunted by overwhelming loneliness and as events unfold the extent of his search for an escape from his loneliness becomes more evident. Similar such struggles are present in numerous characters. Hugo is a film largely about the search for meaning, kinship, purpose and how people lives overlap and in-tangle themselves. However unlike its advertising Hugo is in no way a fantasy film, rather it is more of a love letter of Scorsese's about films and the power they can hold.
Hugo is beautifully shoot and Howard Shore's score is enchanting. Likewise performances are simply astounding from both the more veteran actors/actresses (Ben Kingsley, Emily Mortimer) and the up and coming actors/actresses (Asa Buterfield, Chloë Grace Moretz). The story is emotionally touching and the finale whilst predictable is not in any way diminished as a result. Hugo is a film that works on many levels and unlike the majority of current 3D films, Hugo actually successfully uses the 3D not only to awe the viewer from a visual perspective, but also to help tell and enhance the story.
Hugo is a film that works on many levels and to me fells like a slightly different take on Cinema Paradiso. Not only that but Hugo might just be Martin Scorsese's masterpiece. Hence Hugo comes with my absolute highest recommendation.
- Gabi
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