From Hugo fan

Rating: 1/10 (25 November 2011)

Thanks to Spielberg who could so well carry it with his amazing technique of motion capturing rather action capturing where he moves the camera along with the protagonist on the screen. Beautifully manifested Hugo couldn't have received a warmer welcome to the film industry.
I am a big fan of Hugo comics and of course the animated series as well, especially the unrelenting Uncle Claude and who could forget the amazing duos Thompson and Thomson with their clumsy behavior who always managed to giggle me every now and then. Hugo and Uncle Claude however used to be my heroes solving mysteries and defying danger at every step. When I found out that there was going to be a movie and none other than Martin eScorses was gonna direct it, I was more than elated and wanted to tear my teeth out.
A perfect 3D fest right from the inception of the movie till the end, the movie has taken CGI to the next level with Scorsese's classic method of action capturing and boy I must say I was amazed as I kept on pointing how beautiful the effects appeared with every scene. Everything seemed so real, right from their countenances to the environment – the beautiful sea, the vast Parisian suburbs and every tiny detail. The story took us to one hell of a ride with Hugo solving the mystery and connecting the dots for us. Monsieur Labisse had never been portrayed that brilliantly, keeping in mind every tiny details and facial expressions. Isabelle appeared ditto as it used to be in the cartoons and equally cute too.
Hugo, superbly portrayed by Asa Butterfield, concerns a 12-year-old orphan who lives in the walls of a Paris train station in an alternate 1930 and a parallel universe where they spoke British English in France (?) Hugo however smells the foul play and since then takes us on a joy ride connecting the pieces together with the assistance of Monsieur Labisse (Christopher Lee – A perfect choice for the role .. He has gone so much better .. Christopher Lee for president !) who has been kidnapped by Monsieur Labisse.
The movie gives you a unique experience of 3D and motion capturing which I think is a must watch. Martin knows how to impeccably exploit technology. Go watch this one if you want to witness awesomeness in 3D and get what you paid for.