"Hugo" by Martin Scorsese (3-D, no 2-D offered)

[Gimpy]

This movie was touted to be made for 3-D specifically, but I didn't see any real reason it couldn't be a standard movie. Yes, the 3-D enhanced some of the scenes, but it wasn't needed for the whole movie, osit. We missed the 2-D release, its only being shown again because its gotten Oscar attention, but our local theater only re released it in 3-D. I'm glad we got to see it, but I don't like the headache that came with it.

Hugo is about a young boy who is forced to live inside a train station, and his search to finish a project he and his father started before he came to live there. There are cameos by actors like Christopher Lee which are wonderful...the settings and filming is also fantastic. The first half of the movie is a little stiff, its set in Paris after the First World War, and there's a definite sense of "Being French". The second half of the movie is the best part, and Hubby and I thought it was amazing.

It may interest other folks here for the themes of automatons, machines with purpose, and 'fixing/cleaning the machine'. That may be a stretch in some ways, but its there. Its a good story, and uplifting in its own way.

 

[Mrs. Peel]

Well, I saw the 2-D version, and was perfectly satisfied. Of course, I've never seen a 3-D movie, so I don't have anything to compare it with. I thought Hugo was okay, but certainly not worth all those nominations for Best Picture.

Maybe cause I didn't see it in 3-D?

 

[knowledge_of_self]

This movie was touted to be made for 3-D specifically, but I didn't see any real reason it couldn't be a standard movie. Yes, the 3-D enhanced some of the scenes, but it wasn't needed for the whole movie, osit. We missed the 2-D release, its only being shown again because its gotten Oscar attention, but our local theater only re released it in 3-D. I'm glad we got to see it, but I don't like the headache that came with it.

The reason for it is because it makes more money since they charge more for the "glasses". Basically it's a scheme and it's all about the all mighty dollar. And since movies suck now and barely anyone goes to them, they need to make their money somehow.

Have you noticed how many movies they are re-releasing in 3D? I can think of a few on top of my head. Titanic 3D, Beauty and the Beast 3D, Star Wars Eps I 3D, Jurassic Park 3D.

Maybe cause I didn't see it in 3-D?

LOL must be! ;D

 

[Gimpy]

I thought Hugo was okay, but certainly not worth all those nominations for Best Picture.

Me either. I do think the actor in the lead, who played 'Hugo' was award worthy, but I don't keep up with those things much.

 

[mocachapeau]

Well, I just watched Hugo, 2D version here at home, and I loved it. I thought it was a great story and my recommendation is to bloody well see it. It's about following your dream, being who you are, and the beauty that comes with that. It was touching.

 

[Iron]

Agree with the second part being way more interesting!
It was a beautiful homage to the art of making movies. The creativity needed when green screen and other resouces were not available is inspiring!

 

[cubbex]

I agree, this movie didn't need a 3-d effect. It simply does not need it, the story and the way is told does not need a 3-d effect.

:( The appearance of the kid brought me sad memories.

 

[knowledge_of_self]

I got a chance to see this and I wanted to say I enjoyed it very much. It's a wonderful and heartwarming movie.

 

[seek10]

I watched this movie couple of weeks back. Opening scene's of paris extremely beautiful and story line is also very good. I ended up watching again with kids for the second time.

 

[Paragon]

Recently saw this film and found it a wonderful watch :D

Great atmosphere to the film, set in 1920's Paris or so, and it was very uplifting for me personally :)