Didn't anyone say "cut".

Rating: 5/10 (9 December 2011)

Here's a film that looks great. Outstanding Art Direction and Set Design.
The pre-title sequence is a wonderful race through the train station. The other chases through the station are pale and redundant compared to the first romp.
While the movie is appropriate for children, how long is too long? Seems like in this case more is less. It seemed like at least thirty minutes could be trimmed and the movie going experience improved.
The cast serves the material well. Ben Kingsley may be too big a star and hard to get past and accept him as his character. The real theme is film preservation with plenty of interesting silent era classic clips.
Except for the opening and a few good dog shots it's not worth the 3D up-charge. Two plus hours viewing through smudged glasses and projection equipment that doesn't put out enough light hurts the format. There is no reason to watch classic silent clips in 3D.
Look for the movie to receive plenty of technical nominations as it gets lost in the holiday box office derby. Pass this Hugo.