Hugo

Year: 2011

Grade: B+

Country: USA

Director: Scorsese

Review

it’s embarrassing how much better the 3d is in this movie when compared to avatar. for the first 15 minutes or so it’s like scorsese is showing off and basically stating “i’m the best filmmaker in the world right now – i can make 3d movies better than anyone, i can make kids’ movies better than anyone, and here’s proof.” beyond the beautiful visuals and use of 3d, the film is a nice little story and a homage to early film. it’s scorsese the film lover. it’s the scorsese we know from his interviews wherein he espouses his love of the cinema. maybe a little slow at times, but it has a nice balance and is better than anything else i’ve seen in 3d.

Watched in theater