Director Martin Scorsese brings us his latest film, an unexpected foray into family-friendly 3D.
Quite what very young audience members will make ofHugos leisurely pace and nods to silent film is anyones guess.
For those who share the directors love of cinema,Hugos a treat.
Then again, his character does utter the films most unexpectedly moving line.
A word or two aboutHugos 3D.
Look, Scorsese appears to say, Heres how great 3D can look when its applied correctly.
In places, its quite brilliant.
Even Scorseses diversion into family-friendly territory makes sense with hindsight.
Its from a visual standpoint thatHugoexcels.
For most me included this will also be their first experience of Georges Melies work on the big screen.
Unsurprisingly, it looks beautiful, as though plucked from a dream.
InHugo, Scorsese tries to capture that sense of wonder, like lightning in a bottle.
And sometimes, he almost manages it.
Rating:
4 out of 5
