Hugo

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Hugo

PG

2011

2h 6m

Adventure

Fantasy

Drama

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Orphaned and alone except for an uncle, Hugo Cabret lives in the walls of a train station in the 1930s Paris. Hugo's job is to oil and maintain the station's clocks, but to him, his more important task is to protect a broken automaton and notebook left to him by his late father. Accompanied by the goddaughter of an embittered toy merchant, Hugo embarks on a quest to solve the mystery of the automaton and find a place he can call home.

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Critics Consensus

Hugo is an extravagant, elegant fantasy with an innocence lacking in many modern kids' movies, and one that emanates an unabashed love for the magic of cinema.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

08/31/2018

The first thing to say... is that it is a visual wonder... But the second thing to say is nothing else is as exciting as the look of it and if there is a third thing it is this: Hugo himself is rather boringly bland and I didn't much care for him.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

01/27/2012

3.5/4

It is a miraculous achievement that, during this home stretch, engages on levels and in ways few other films can admit to, and as such makes a decided case to be considered as one of the year's finest achievements.

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Christy Lemire

Associated Press

01/03/2012

Being a hardcore cinephile (like Scorsese) might add a layer of enjoyment, but it certainly isn't a prerequisite for walking in the door. A sense of wonder, however, is.

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Kathy Fennessy

Video Librarian Magazine

03/27/2025

4/5

Though it didn't exactly storm the box office, it's truly one of the finest family films ever made.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

10/18/2024

4/5

Watch Hugo and you will see an aficionado of old films and cinema history making a movie that has a soft spot for just that.

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

10/06/2023

Befitting such an impassioned tribute to the glories of early cinema and the creators of yesteryear wonders, it is a cinematic playground of technique and color and imagination, as well as an affectionate childhood adventure.

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Garrett B

@gmoney637 Mar 6

Visually stunning and beautifully well-crafted, Hugo is one of Martin Scorsese’s most immaculate (and very underrated) feature films.

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Marit Risto F

@MaritRisto Nov 25

It's Paris, yes? Why do they speak English? I can enjoy it despite this flop though, but

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Arthur D

@RT98367285 Oct 19

Hugo was a delightful film with a straightforward plot and outstanding performances—perfect for a cozy Saturday night with the family.

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Daniel C

@RT84370934 Sep 11

Horrible acting and terrible actors and plot.

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Gareth v

@geewah Aug 10

A beautifully crafted, tender adventure that doubles as a celebration of film history.

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Mate P

@matepolcz Jul 27

Hugo is about so many different things, while looking gorgeous at all times. In the beginning I thought this movie would be an Oliver Twist kind of story. Then as it went it shifted into an underdog success story, but by the end it became a tale about cinema and forgotten heroes. This is called Absolute Cinema. On the other hand this is a story for children, so I didn't enjoy it as much as I would've 6-7 years ago. The dialogues are pretty good, there are some really funny moments too as well as tense ones. The directing is obviously amazing with this fairy tale-like (Spielbergy) cinematography. The editing is gorgeous and the pacing is good. The production design is amazing, but looking back this movie could've used even more practicality, because some of the CGI shots didn't age well. The casting in hindsight is absolutely incredible. Ben Kingsley's performance was my absolute favourite and when I think of him now I always want to say Trevor Slattery :) Hugo is probably a little overrated by the critics and The Academy, but on the other hand people underrate it very much. It's Absolute Cinema.

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Synopsis

Orphaned and alone except for an uncle, Hugo Cabret lives in the walls of a train station in the 1930s Paris. Hugo's job is to oil and maintain the station's clocks, but to him, his more important task is to protect a broken automaton and notebook left to him by his late father. Accompanied by the goddaughter of an embittered toy merchant, Hugo embarks on a quest to solve the mystery of the automaton and find a place he can call home.

Director: Martin Scorsese
Producer: Graham King, Tim Headington, Martin Scorsese, Johnny Depp
Screenwriter: John Logan
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: GK Films
Rating: PG (Smoking|Mild Thematic Material|Some Action/Peril)
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 23, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 6, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $73.8M
Runtime: 2h 6m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital

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