Stunning

Rating: 8/10 (11 May 2012)

Story-wise this might not be as flawless as some had hoped for (difficult to tell sometimes), but the cinematography, the love and care with which Scorsese handled a "kids" film (from the man that brought you movies aimed at an adult crowd that is saying something) is just astonishing. Very careful framing, great effects and Scorsese (known) love for cinema shines through in every frame of it.
Even just watching the trailer (which I had the pleasure of doing a couple of times recently again), before or after you watch the movie gives you just a good feeling overall. The boy has been cast good, Chloe shows she can be in serious and mellow roles too. Sascha Baron Cohens story might be a bit of a stretch for some, though I think they enjoy his comic relief moments as much as everyone else did.