I saw Hugo in 3D tonight. I am now going to praise it a bit:
The film’s use of 3D was the best I’ve ever seen. Yes, it is the best 3D film yet made. All those people who complain: “eh, it doesn’t really add anything.” In this case, it does. But even with one eye, the cinematography, use of color, composition, etc. is just beautiful. The movie posters and trailers don’t at all capture the spirit of the film itself. The adaptation from the book is wonderful. It’s not the same as the book—there are additions, deletions, and changes—but that should be expected from any adaptation. And in this case, I think they all worked superbly. The movie’s use of history’s earliest films makes the story seem like it is much better suited as a movie in the first place. I really loved the story’s celebration of the human imagination, from books to magic tricks to mechanics to movies. And the theme about how the world is like a clock.
So, if you get the chance to see it, I highly recommend it. And in 3D.