This was a pleasant surprise. I knew very little about this film and every time I read a summary, I became more confused. I had inaccurately thought it was a fantastical epic, similar to Goldam Compass or Harry Porter.
Hugo tells the tale of an orphan who brings Georges Melies back to fame (more or less). The story well executed and heart-warming. Most families should enjoy it.
One aspect, I like, of this film is its historical significance. Much of the information regarding Georges Melies is accurate. As such this film smoothly informs the audience of an important film creator and one of the first.
Unfortuately they take liberties with the truth to simplify the story. For instance, his wife in the film (who he is supposed to have been married to forever) is in reality his second wife.
And just like Hollywood, they couldn't come up with an original story. This one is based off a book (which is based on real life! (why has everyone given up originality?!?)).
The Station Inspector is a horrible horrible person, and yet....they "reward" him after one, JUST ONE, instance of humanity. Apparently you only need to do one good thing to erase all the terrible things you have done in the past. I held no sympathy for this monster.
Despite these valid complaints, I would still recommend this to others, particularly if they nothing of Georges Melies.
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