介绍:
When the 69 year old film director Martin Scorsese decided that he needed a break from violence and pain, the world took note. His 2011 family film 'Hugo' sent many critics head over heels as they cheered its technical triumph. However, as we'll see, not everyone was intoxicated by the stunning visual display.
Firstly, let's unveil the mysterious glamour that charmed the critics and the Academy. Scorsese was inspired by his 12 year old daughter who presented him with a copy of Brian Selnick's novel 'The Invention of Hugo Cabret' and suggested that he make it into a 3D movie. This is the back story to Scorsese's first PG rated film in 18 years. Regardless of whether he was trying to please his daughter or not, Martin is pretty serious about the use of 3D visual effects, and his exercise using the Fusion Camera technique drew the admiration of James Cameron, who referred to it as a "masterpiece."
But his emphasis on visual effects did not stop with the 3D aspect of the film; he also utilized the best Arri Alexa camera, which, combined with the ingenuity of Robert Richardson and intense editing, created the most spectacular visuals that eventually secured the Award for Best Visual Effects at the 84th Academy Awards. The digitally enhanced recreation of Gare Montparnasse and the occasional rooftop overviews of Paris' streets, all of which dated back to the 1930s, provided more than enough for the eyes to explore, and instantly took audiences back to Charles Dickens' London of hungry orphans, runaway wives and courtly dialogue with big words.
However, the story is problematic, especially when you care to look closely. I believe the majority of Martin Scorsese's focus was placed on producing this mysterious ambience of a children's story, and in doing so he neglected logic. At the beginning of this piece, when the automaton appeared, I expected a steampunk science fiction presentation; similar to that of Bicentennial Man by Chris Columbus. But halfway into the film, the idea of cinema and adventure took charge, and it was only after the last voiceover that I realized Hugo was actually a family film. I'm not blaming Scorsese for causing me to fail my favorite guessing game, but YES, look how confused I was.
The story is confusing because Scorsese tries to achieve too much within 126 minutes. Aside from telling a children's story, he has also tried to pay tribute to movie pioneer George Melies. Other insignificant additions, such as bemoaning the loss of the war and recreating a train derailment, contributed nothing to the main theme of family.
So, as you see, Martin Scorsese's success with visual effects was remarkable, but the unattended storyline could bore even the least critical of children. Ultimately, Hugo could give you the perfect night with your kids: you take them to the cinema; you observe the excitement in their eyes when the story begins; and when they are sound asleep, you take them home straight to the bed.
On my scale from one to ten, Hugo gets a six, including bonus points due to the visuals.
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