One of the movements in life that I absolutely love, but
have not been able to truly find my place in is Steampunk. Everything about it
fascinates me, as I feel like much of the world would be better if we embraced
that culture and improved upon it. Life could be simpler, better and more open.
Ironically, when I first saw the preview for Hugo, that same feel popped into
my mind, and now, I finally sat down to watch it to see.
Plot/ Set in 1930s Paris, an orphan who lives in the walls
of a train station is wrapped up in a mystery involving his late father and an
automaton.
This was an interesting flick; I am just not sure who the
intended audience was. We picked it up for the daughters, but they drifted off
within the first hour, me, I was captivated by the scenery and the idea.
Honestly, it may be one of the most visually stunning movies I have seen in
some time, and the story, while a bit choppy, inspired me. Yes, some of the
pacing seemed a bit slow, and some of it may have been a bit confusing, but
that did not deter this film at all. With an amazing atmosphere, solid
back-story, heartfelt message and truly amazing look, this movie was like a
dream opening the doors to an imagination that had been closed a long time ago.
In the end, this ode to the early days of film may be a tad slow, but it is a piece of cinematic genius that
must be seen.
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