Hugo

The motion-picture Hugo, directed by Martin Scorsese and based on the book by Brian Selznick, is nothing short of an exciting, adventurous-filled story with comedy and romance thrown into the mix. The impressive performances by the young actors Asa Butterfield (Hugo Cabret) and Chloe Grace Moretz (Isabelle) make the movie all the more extraordinary. The European setting and magical allure are pleasing and stimulating. It is an adventure that will keep the audience entertained and on the edge of their seats throughout the entire movie.

Hugo Cabret is an orphaned boy who lives alone in a train station after enduring the deaths of his father and uncle. A machine called an automaton is all he has left to remind him of his family. To Hugo, the automaton proves to be more than just a mechanical wonder: it is a machine that gives meaning and purpose to his life.

Hugo's journey begins when he is caught trying to steal mechanical parts for his automaton from Papa Georges' (Ben Kingsley) toy booth at the station. That incident leads to his acquaintance with Isabelle, and from then on is when the interesting story of Hugo Cabret unravels. The relationships that Hugo is able to build along the way are inspirational and heart-warming. By the end of the story, the audience is left satisfied. It is a must-see movie that will entertain the entire family.