Wonderfully Un-Hollywood

Rating: 9/10 (19 January 2013)

Reading the other reviews of Hugo here at IMDb makes it quite obvious that this is a movie people either love of just don't get. So, before you decide to watch this movie you need to ask yourself a few questions. Are you a fan of Hollywood movies? Do you prefer clear or predictable story lines? Are blockbuster action movies your cup of tea? Or romantic drama's where the characters always fall in love end up together. If so, maybe this movie is not for you.
However, If you are you a fan of foreign films, particularly European films, where subtle character development and a complex unfolding story is the norm, you just might love this movie as much as I did. The acting, direction, cinema photography, art direction and overall production value is simply wonderful. The plot unfolds like peeling away layers of an onion. If you're in a hurry, it just ruins the experience. This type of movie is to be savored like a fine wine, not garbled down like a diet coke.
Did you see Jean de Florette, Chocolate, Cinema Paradiso, Delicatssen? If you loved these, you'll love Hugo.