Got dragged along to this one, certainly wasn't something I would have picked out myself! Kids films are really not my thing, it's just as well this isn't "really" a kids movie - I honestly think they would be bored with it, it is way too long at over 2 hours (even for me, it could have happily been half an hour shorter). I saw this in 3D, which I think helped make it a little more interesting. It is very slow and there are a few bits I didn't like all that much. I have to say I am surprised by the negative comments on Asa Butterfield, who plays Hugo. I often don't like kid actors, but I thought he did really well with this. He isn't over the top and he has a nice screen presence. (Is it just me, or is he a bit like a young Jarvis Cocker in looks?!). Sacha Baron Cohen WAS over the top. I really hated his train guard character, and not just because he was mean - he just totally left me cold and I found myself hoping he wouldn't get together with Lisette because he was just so disgusting I wouldn't wish him on her! The other thing that bugged me is that it set in France, yet everyone talks in English with an English accent - that bit really did my head in! Aside from that, I liked the French setting and it was a very pretty movie to look at. Also the dogs stole the show on several occasions. I found the movie bits with Georges really ugly to look at. (I am sure I will get panned for criticising early works of film, but seriously?!).It had its good points and its bad points, really I think if you enjoy it or not will come down to personal taste. I enjoyed it more than I expected to, but once was enough for me.
January 27, 2012Source: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hugo/
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