Hugo 3D

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This will be more of a rant than a review. God knows how anyone finds the discipline to do a serious review. i have a theory that many of the people who review frequently end up bagging most of the shows they write about because the discipline is no fun. Where was I. Hugo, 3D

Look, you know, there's art films, and then there's Hugo. Which is not an art film, but is certainly a film about visual art, imbued with the directors deep love of film and film history (referenced throughout, both straightforwardly and subtley), and a moving sense of the relationship between the film maker and the audience. If you take kids to it a lot will fly over their heads, but older kids will love the story anyway.
I've only ever assumed 3D films are gimmicky (well, of course they are), but Hugo manages to use the 3D element to expand the characters, (2 kids- 2 little heads, bent over pages of a book together-the physical presence of them tangible) and that's a whole new experience. I was exhilarated by this film; it seems to me that Scorsese has stepped into a completely new place. I walked out feeling much as I did the first time I really listened to Sargeant Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band. So did hubby. Happy Valentines Day all and you must see it in 3Dxxxx