Heartwarming, Breathtaking, Beautiful: An Unusual Scorsese Flick!!

Rating: 9/10 (14 July 2015)

Martin Scorsese has built his illustrious career by making films about gangsters and organized crime. However, in this movie, Scorsese makes a family film without any profanity, violence or deadly characters. He manages to prove everyone that he is a great filmmaker who can be versatile in his choice of projects.
Hugo is set in Paris during the 1930s. Interestingly, both the lead characters are played by child actors. To say that they have done a good job would be a huge understatement. Both the child actors manage to deliver splendid performances in front of seasoned actors and bring great depth in the portrayal of their characters.
The beautiful and rich score by Howard shore brings a dreamlike feel to the movie. There is a certain innocence in this movie that is hard to find in most of the movies.
This film features some of the best production design and cinematography that I have seen in a movie. In many ways, this film can also be seen as Scorsese's tribute to cinema which can influence the lives of so many people.
The unique quality possessed by this movie is its ability to stay in your mind long after watching the movie. The compelling story will resonate with most people. I hope that Hugo will stand the test of time and after a few decades be seen as a masterpiece which it is.