Monday, November 28, 2011

Hugo

Martin Scorcese

Visually dazzling adaptation of the novel The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Scene after scene of exceptional imagination on display...re-creating the look, spirit, sound and sensibility of 1920's Paris. Wonderful tribute to Georges Melies...one of the original founders of the medium.

The film wasn't without its flaws though...a cartoon-like policeman was a poor attempt at comic relief. But overall this was a giant step forward for Scorcese who lately seems to me to be resting comfortably on the praise he receives for work done thirty years ago. Not this time...this was a winner.

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