A film for kids and adults to enjoy.

Rating: 10/10 (7 December 2011)

Going into this felt weird, I mean Martin Scorsese directing a film for the whole family, a film he is not used to doing. He is best known directing intense dramas like Taxi Driver(1976), Raging Bull(1980), The Departed(2006), and Shutter Island(2010) to name a few. But I would be lying, if I was saying I was not entertained, I most certainly was.
The setting is in the 1930's , where a 12 year old named Hugo(Asa Butterfield) lives, and operates the clock there on a regular basis, takes food, And hopes to not be discovered by The Inspector(Sasha Baron Cohen). But is found out by a owner of a toy shop(Ben Kingsley), makes Hugo empty his pockets, but when he finds a certain note book of Hugos, and starts to read it, he becomes emotional, but why? Hugo and the owners niece(Chole Moretz, Kick Ass) both try to uncover the secret together?
I'll give you a hint without giving anything away, for movie lovers out there,this movie is a reminder why we love movies. Asa Butterfield was good, so was Chole Moretz, and Ben Kingsley, and Sasha Baron Cohen. It was such a beautiful magical tale, and also Martin Scorseses best work in years.