Movie Review: Hugo (2011)

"Hugo" is a beautifully-made family film that anyone could watch.  The movie centers on Hugo (Asa Butterfield) who is a 12 year-old orphen living in a secret space within a Parisan train station and maintining the station's clocks.  Hugo often steals pastries and parts that he uses to work on a project he never got to complete with his late father: an automaton or mechanical man who can write.  He is caught stealing from a toy vendor (Ben Kingsly) names Papa Georges and later befriends Georges' goddaughter Isabelle (Chloe Grace Moretz).  Hugo is convinced that he will find a message from his late father if he can fix the automaton. 

This movie is shot in 3D but it's still beautiful to watch in 2D.  Martin Scorsese lovingly directed this film and the accolades for direction, cinematography, and art direction are well-deserved.  While the plot may not keep adults on the edge of their seats, this movie is perfect for the family and offers an entertaining tale for a broad audience.  I liked Sacha Baron Cohen in a supporting role as the station's security officer.  Solid B - rent this and watch with the family.