masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (7 March 2012)

Tribute to Georges Melies, who opened the door to the world of imagination
A few months ago, I mean, before Hugo and The Artist were released, it seemed very common that people just looked for more special effects or more provocative films and the film industry supported it. Meanwhile, The Artist and Hugo were shown to the public. Both the two are very special at this moment, because they are dealing with the film industry of the past which was not like these days at all. no special effect, no spectacle, not even voice nor color. And both of them did splendid jobs at Academy awards.
Hugo, which is made with terrific 3D technology, impresses the audiences as the first movie of human history did. The reason why Hugo is such brilliant is not only because of its technology, but also its imagination and reminisce that it supplies. I think Hugo is dedicated to people who still believe that every imagination and film could be realized... just like the old days of 'A Trip to the Moon.'
Lumière said that there is no future for films, but actually films have developed brightly. I would say that the development was possible because of various imagination and ideas of people. Of course technology and money also have had powers. The question is, will there be future for films anymore? What Lumière mentioned about film and technology was not totally wrong, because it was the era before A Trip to the Moon, the new film era of imagination. It is probably not coincidence that The Artist and Hugo came up at this time. I am sure there will be future for movies if they have own imaginative powers. and if they don't only depend on technology and capital.
Hugo says that every single person, every single thing has its own purpose. And through the movie Hugo, it seems fixed where films must go, and what purposes they are supposed to keep.