HUGO 3D [2011 / 2012] [3D Blu-ray + 2D Blu-ray] [UK Release]
A Magical Masterpiece! Unlock The Secret! A Spectacular 3-D Film!
Welcome to a magical world of spectacular adventure! When wily and resourceful Hugo discovers a secret left by his father he unlocks a mystery and embarks on a quest that will transform those around him and lead to a safe and loving place he can call home. Academy Award® winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese invites you to experience a thrilling journey that critics are calling “the stuff that dreams are made of.” [Peter Travers of ROLLING STONE].
FILM FACT No.1: Awards and Nominations: 2011 Austin Film Critics Association: Win: Austin Film Critics Award for best Film. 2011 Awards Circuit Community Awards: Win: Best Achievement in Art Direction for Dante Ferretti and Francesca Lo Schiavo. Nominated: Best Director for Martin Scorsese [Runner-Up]. Nominated: Best Achievement in Cinematography for Robert Bridge Richardson. Nominated: Best Achievement in Costume Design for Sandy Powell [Runner-Up]. Nominated: Best Achievement in Film Editing for Thelma Schoonmaker. Nominated: Best Achievement in Visual Effects. Nominated: Best Motion Picture for Graham King, Johnny Depp, Martin Scorsese and Tim Headington. 2011 Black Film Critics Circle Awards: Win: Top Ten Film. 2011 Boston Society of Film Critics Awards: Win: Best Director for Martin Scorsese. Nominated: Best Film Editing for Thelma Schoonmaker. Nominated: Best Cinematography for Robert Bridge Richardson. Nominated: Best Film. 2011 Chicago Film Critics Association Awards: Nominated: Best Picture. Nominated: Best Director for Martin Scorsese. Nominated: Best Adapted Screenplay for John Logan. Nominated: Best Cinematography for Robert Bridge Richardson. Nominated: Best Original Score for Howard Shore. 2011 Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards: Nominated: Best Picture. Nominated: Best Director for Martin Scorsese. 2011 Florida Film Critics Circle Awards: Win: Best Director for Martin Scorsese. Win: Best Art Direction/Production Design for Dante Ferretti. 2011 Golden Schmoes Awards: Nominated: Best Director of the Year for Martin Scorsese. 2011 Houston Film Critics Society Awards: Nominated: Best Cinematography for Robert Bridge Richardson. 2011 IGN Summer Movie Awards: Win: Best 3D Movie. Nominated: Best Fantasy Movie. 2011 Indiana Film Journalists Association, USA: Nominated: Best Picture. Nominated: Best Musical Score for Howard Shore. 2011 Indiewire Critics' Poll: Nominated: Best Film [8th place]. Nominated: Best Director for Martin Scorsese [2nd place]. Nominated: Best Cinematography for Robert Bridge Richardson [2nd place]. 2011 Kansas City Film Critics Circle Awards: Win: Vincent Koehler Award for Outstanding Science Fiction, Fantasy or Horror Film. 2011 Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards: Win: Sierra Award for Best Family Film. Win: Sierra Award for Youth in Film for Asa Butterfield. Nominated: Sierra Award for Best Picture [2nd place]. 2011 Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards: Win: Best Production Design for Dante Ferretti. Nominated: Best Director for Martin Scorsese. 2011 National Board of Review Awards, USA: Win: Best Film. Nominated: Best Director for Martin Scorsese. 2011 New York Film Critics Circle Awards: Nominated: Best Film. Nominated: Best Director for Martin Scorsese. Nominated: Best Cinematographer for Robert Bridge Richardson. 2011 New York Film Critics Awards, Online: Win: Top Films of the Year. 2011 Oklahoma Film Critics Circle Awards: Nominated: Best Film [4th place]. 2011 Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards: Win: Best Visual Effects. Win: Best Production Design for Dante Ferretti. Nominated: Best Performance by a Youth in a Lead or Supporting Female Role for Chloë Grace Moretz. Nominated: Best Live Action Family Film. Nominated: Best Picture. Nominated: Best Director for Martin Scorsese. Nominated: Best Adaptation Screenplay for John Logan. Nominated: Best Cinematography for Robert Bridge Richardson. Nominated: Best Costume Design for Sandy Powell. Nominated: Best Performance by a Youth in a Lead or Male Supporting Role for Asa Butterfield. 2011 San Diego Film Critics Society Awards: Win: Best Production Design for Dante Ferretti. Nominated: Best Picture. Nominated: Best Director for Martin Scorsese. Nominated: Best Adapted Screenplay for John Logan. Nominated: Best Score for Howard Shore. Nominated: Best Cinematography for Robert Bridge Richardson. Nominated: Best Editing for Thelma Schoonmaker. 2011 Satellite Awards: Win: Best Visual Effects for Adam Watkins, Alex Henning, Ben Grossmann and Robert Legato. Nominated: Best Motion Picture. Nominated: Best Director for Martin Scorsese. Nominated: Best Art Direction & Production Design for Dante Ferretti and Francesca Lo Schiavo. Nominated: Best Cinematography for Robert Bridge Richardson. 2011 Southeastern Film Critics Association Awards: Win: Best Director for Martin Scorsese. Nominated: Best Cinematography for Robert Bridge Richardson. Nominated: Best Picture [3rd place]. 2011 Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards: Win: Best Director for Martin Scorsese. Win: Best Art Direction for Dante Ferretti (production designer) and Francesca Lo Schiavo (set decorator). Nominated: Best Film. Nominated: Best Adapted Screenplay for John Logan. Nominated: Best Cinematography for Robert Bridge Richardson. Nominated: Best Score for Howard Shore. Nominated: Best Acting Ensemble. 2011 Women Film Critics Circle Awards: Win: Best Family Film. 2012 Academy Awards®: Win: Best Achievement in Cinematography for Robert Bridge Richardson. Win: Best Achievement in Sound Mixing for John Midgley and Tom Fleischman. Win: Best Achievement in Sound Editing for Eugene Gearty and Philip Stockton. Win: Best Achievement in Visual Effects for Alex Henning, Ben Grossmann, Joss Williams and Robert Legato. Win: Best Achievement in Art Direction for Dante Ferretti (production designer) and Francesca Lo Schiavo (set decorator). Nominated: Best Motion Picture of the Year for Graham King and Martin Scorsese. Nominated: Best Achievement in Directing for Martin Scorsese. Nominated: Best Writing in an Adapted Screenplay for John Logan. Nominated: Best Achievement in Film Editing for Thelma Schoonmaker. Nominated: Best Achievement in Costume Design for Sandy Powell. Nominated: Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score for Howard Shore. 2012 Golden Globes: Win: Best Director in a Motion Picture for Martin Scorsese. Nominated: Best Original Score in a Motion Picture for Howard Shore. Nominated: Best Motion Picture in a Drama. 2012 BAFTA Film Awards: Win: Best Production Design for Dante Ferretti and Francesca Lo Schiavo. Win: Best Sound for Eugene Gearty, John Midgley, Philip Stockton and Tom Fleischman. Nominated: Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music for Howard Shore. Nominated: BAFTA Children's Award for Best Feature Film for Graham King, Johnny Depp, Martin Scorsese and Tim Headington. Nominated: BAFTA Film Award for Best Cinematography for Robert Bridge Richardson. Nominated: BAFTA Film Award for Best Editing for Thelma Schoonmaker. Nominated: BAFTA Film Award for Best Costume Design for Sandy Powell. Nominated: BAFTA Film Award for Best Make Up and Hair for Jan Archibald and Morag Ross. Nominated: BAFTA Film Award for Best Special Visual Effects for Alex Henning, Ben Grossmann, Joss Williams and Robert Legato. Nominated: David Lean Award for Direction for Best Director for Martin Scorsese. 2012 3D Creative Arts Awards: Win: Lumiere Award for Best International 3D Feature in Live Action for Demetri Portelli and Paramount Pictures. 2012 AACTA International Awards: Nominated: Best Direction for Martin Scorsese. Nominated: Best Film for Graham King, Johnny Depp, Martin Scorsese and Tim Headington. 2012 AARP Movies for Grownups Awards: Win: Breakthrough Achievement for Martin Scorsese. Nominated: Best Supporting Actor for Ben Kingsley. Nominated: Best Director for Martin Scorsese. 2012 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences of Argentina: Win: Best Foreign Film (Mejor Película Extranjera) for Martin Scorsese [USA]. 2012 Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA: Win: Best Production Design for Dante Ferretti. Nominated: Best Fantasy Film. Nominated: Best Actor for Ben Kingsley. Nominated: Best Performance by a Younger Actor for Asa Butterfield. Nominated: Best Performance by a Younger Actor for Chloë Grace Moretz. Nominated: Best Director for Martin Scorsese. Nominated: Best Writing for John Logan. Nominated: Best Music for Howard Shore. Nominated: Best Editing for Thelma Schoonmaker. Nominated: Best Costumes for Sandy Powell. 2012 AFI Awards, USA: Win: Movie of the Year. 2012 Alliance of Women Film Journalists: Win: EDA Award for Best Film Editing for Thelma Schoonmaker. Nominated: EDA Award for Best Picture for Graham King, Johnny Depp, Martin Scorsese and Tim Headington. Nominated: EDA Award for Best Director for Martin Scorsese. Nominated: EDA Award for Best Writing for an Adapted Screenplay for John Logan. Nominated: EDA Award for Best Cinematography for Robert Bridge Richardson. Nominated: EDA Female Focus Award for Outstanding Achievement by a Woman in the Film Industry for Thelma Schoonmaker. 2012 American Cinema Editors: Nominated: Eddie Award for Best Edited Dramatic Feature Film for Thelma Schoonmaker. 2012 American Society of Cinematographers: Nominated: ASC Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases for Robert Richardson. 2012 Art Directors Guild: Win: Excellence in Production Design Award for Period Film for Dante Ferretti (production designer), David Warren (supervising art director), Rod McLean (art director), Luca Tranchino (art director), Christian Huband (art director), Stuart Rose (art director), Martin Foley (art director), Steve Carter (art director), Alastair Bullock (art director in miniatures), Peter Dorme (assistant art director), David Doran (assistant art director), Dermot Power (concept artist), Peter Popken (concept artist), Dominic Lavery (concept artist), Ingo Putze (concept artist), Andrew Palmer (draughtsman), Will Coubrough (draughtsman), Gavin Fitch (draughtsman), Amanda Dazely (draughtsman), Rhys Ifan (junior draughtsman), Ketan Waikar (junior draughtsman), Catherine Whiting (junior draughtsman), Jordana Finkel (junior draughtsman), Laura Dishington (graphic designer), Liz Colbert (graphic designer) and Francesca Lo Schiavo (set decorator). 2012 ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards: Win: Top Box Office Film for Howard Shore. 2012 British Society of Cinematographers Awards: Nominated: Best Cinematography in a Feature Film for Robert Bridge Richardson. 2012 Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards: Win: Critics Choice Award for Best Art Direction for Dante Ferretti (production designer) and Francesca Lo Schiavo (set decorator). Nominated: Best Young Actor for Asa Butterfield. Nominated: Best Director for Martin Scorsese. Nominated: Best Adapted Screenplay for John Logan. Nominated: Best Cinematography for Robert Bridge Richardson. Nominated: Best Editing for Thelma Schoonmaker. Nominated: Best Costume Design for Sandy Powell. Nominated: Best Visual Effects. Nominated: Best Sound. Nominated: Best Score for Howard Shore. Nominated: Best Picture. 2012 Central Ohio Film Critics Association Awards: Nominated: Best Director for Martin Scorsese. Nominated: Best Cinematography for Robert Bridge Richardson. Nominated: Best Score for Howard Shore. Nominated: Best Picture [10th place]. 2012 Cinema Audio Society Awards, USA: Win: Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Motion Pictures for John Midgley (production mixer), Simon Rhodes (scoring mixer) and Tom Fleischman (re-recording mixer). 2012 Costume Designers Guild Awards: Nominated: Excellence in a Period Film for Sandy Powell. 2012 David di Donatello Awards: Nominated: Best Foreign Film (Miglior Film Straniero) for Martin Scorsese. 2012 Directors Guild of America: Nominated: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures for Martin Scorsese. 2012 Georgia Film Critics Association Awards: Nominated: Best Production Design for Dante Ferretti. Nominated: Best Art Direction for Dante Ferretti. 2012 Gold Derby Awards: Win: Art Direction for Dante Ferretti and Francesca Lo Schiavo. Nominated: Director for Martin Scorsese. Nominated: Adapted Screenplay for John Logan. Nominated: Cinematography for Robert Bridge Richardson. Nominated: Costume Design for Sandy Powell. Nominated: Sound for Eugene Gearty, John Midgley, Philip Stockton and Tom Fleischman. Nominated: Film Editing for Thelma Schoonmaker. Nominated: Visual Effects for Alex Henning, Ben Grossmann, Joss Williams and Robert Legato. Nominated: Makeup/Hair for Florence Roumieu and Jan Archibald. Nominated: Original Score for Howard Shore. Nominated: Motion Picture for Graham King and Martin Scorsese. 2012 Hollywood Post Alliance Awards, USA: Outstanding Editing for a Feature Film for Thelma Schoonmaker. 2012 Hugo Awards: Nominated: Best Dramatic Presentation in Long Form for Martin Scorsese (director) and John Logan (writer). 2012 Humanitas Prize: Nominated: Feature Film Category for John Logan (writer). 2012 International 3D & Advanced Imaging Society's Creative Arts Awards: Win: Live Action 3D Feature for Paramount Pictures. 2012 International Cinephile Society Awards: Nominated: Best Picture [10th place]. Nominated: Best Production Design for Dante Ferretti. 2012 International Film Music Critics Award: Nominated: Film Score of the Year for Howard Shore. Nominated: Best Original Score for a Fantasy/Science Fiction/Horror Film for Howard Shore. 2012 International Online Cinema Awards: Win: Best Art Direction for Dante Ferretti and Francesca Lo Schiavo. Nominated: Best Picture. Nominated: Best Director for Martin Scorsese. Nominated: Best Adapted Screenplay for John Logan. Nominated: Best Cinematography for Robert Bridge Richardson. Nominated: Best Sound Mixing for John Midgley and Tom Fleischman. Nominated: Best Film Editing for Thelma Schoonmaker. Nominated: Best Sound Editing for Eugene Gearty and Philip Stockton. Nominated: Best Visual Effects, Nominated: Best Makeup and Hairstyling for Jan Archibald and Morag Ross. Nominated: Best Original Song for Elizabeth Cotnoir Zaz and Howard Shore for Song: "Coeur Volant." Nominated: Best Costume Design for Sandy Powell. 2012 Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists: Win: Special Silver Ribbon for Dante Ferretti and Francesca Lo Schiavo for the production design. Nominated: Silver Ribbon for Best Non-European Director (Regista del Miglior Film Non-Europeo) for Martin Scorsese. 2012 Italian Online Movie Awards: Win: Best Special Effects (Migliori effetti speciali). Nominated: Best Director (Miglior regia) for Martin Scorsese. Nominated: Best Supporting Actor (Miglior attore non protagonista) for Ben Kingsley. Nominated: Best Adapted Screenplay (Miglior sceneggiatura non originale) for John Logan. Nominated: Best Cinematography (Miglior fotografia) for Robert Bridge Richardson. Nominated: Best Editing (Miglior montaggio) for Thelma Schoonmaker. 2012 London Critics Circle Film Awards: Nominated: Technical Achievement of the Year for Dante Ferretti for production design. Nominated: Technical Achievement of the Year for Robert Bridge Richardson for Cinematography. 2012 Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA: Win: Golden Reel Award for Best Sound Editing for Music in a Feature Film for Jennifer L. Dunnington (supervising music editor), Robert Houston (music editor), Jonathan Schultz (supervising score editor), Kirsty Whalley (score editor) and Tim Starnes (additional editor). Win: Golden Reel Award for Best Sound Editing in a Music in a Feature Film for Jennifer L. Dunnington (supervising music editor), Robert Houston (music editor), Jonathan Schultz (supervising score editor), Kirsty Whalley (score editor), Yann McCullough (score editor) and Tim Starnes (additional editor). 2012 MovieGuide Awards: Nominated: Best Film for Families. 2012 National Society of Film Critics Awards, USA: Nominated: Best Director for Martin Scorsese. Nominated: Best Cinematography for Robert Bridge Richardson. 2012 Nevada Film Critics Society Awards: Win: Best Film. Win: Best Child Actor for Asa Butterfield. Win: Best Director for Martin Scorsese. 2012 North Texas Film Critics Association Awards, USA: Win: Best Director for Martin Scorsese. 2012 Online Film & Television Association: Win: OFTA Film Award for Best Production Design for Dante Ferretti (production design), Martin Foley (art direction), Christian Huband (art direction), Rod McLean (art direction), Stuart Rose (art direction), David Warren (art direction) and Francesca Lo Schiavo (set decoration). Nominated: OFTA Film Award for Best Picture for Graham King, Johnny Depp, Martin Scorsese and Tim Hetherington. Nominated: OFTA Film Award for Best Youth Performance for Asa Butterfield. Nominated: OFTA Film Award for Best Director for Martin Scorsese. Nominated: OFTA Film Award for Best Music for an Original Score for Howard Shore. Nominated: OFTA Film Award for Best Film Editing for Thelma Schoonmaker. Nominated: OFTA Film Award for Best Cinematography for Robert Bridge Richardson. Nominated: OFTA Film Award for Best Costume Design for Sandy Powell. Nominated: OFTA Film Award for Best Sound Mixing for John Midgley and Tom Fleischman. Nominated: OFTA Film Award for Best Sound Effects Editing for Eugene Gearty and Philip Stockton. Nominated: OFTA Film Award for Best Visual Effects for Alex Henning, Ben Grossmann, Joss Williams and Robert Legato. Nominated: OFTA Film Award for Best Titles Sequence. Nominated: OFTA Film Award for Most Cinematic Moment for Showing 'A Trip to the Moon' at Melies' Home. Nominated: OFTA Film Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling for Ann Buchanan, Barbara Taylor, Bee Archer, Deborah Jarvis, Kate Benton and Morag Ross. 2012 Online Film Critics Society Awards: Nominated: Best Picture. Nominated: Best Director for Martin Scorsese. Nominated: Best Cinematography for Robert Bridge Richardson. 2012 Palm Springs International Film Festival: Win Frederick Loewe Award for Film Composing for Howard Shore. 2012 PGA Awards: Nominated: Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures for Graham King and Martin Scorsese. 2012 Premio Berenice Awards: Win: La Chioma di Berenice Award for Best Production Design in Film for Dante Ferretti (production designer). Win: La Chioma di Berenice Award for Best Set Decoration in Film for Francesca Lo Schiavo (set decorator). 2012 Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America: Nominated: Bradbury Award for John Logan (writer) and Martin Scorsese (director). 2012 Vancouver Film Critics Circle Awards: Nominated: Best Director for Martin Scorsese. 2012 Visual Effects Society Awards: Win: Outstanding Virtual Cinematography in a Live Action Feature Motion Picture for Adam Watkins, Fabio Zangla, Martin Chamney and Robert Legato. Win: Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Feature Motion Picture for Alex Henning, Ben Grossmann, Karen M. Murphy and Robert Legato. Nominated: Outstanding Models in a Feature Motion Picture for Alan K.M. Faucher, Forest P. Fischer, Matthew Gratzner and Scott Beverly for Train Crash. 2012 World Soundtrack Awards: Nominated: Best Original Soundtrack of the Year for Howard Shore. 2012 Writers Guild of America: Nominated: WGA Award (Screen) for Best Adapted Screenplay for John Logan (screenplay) and based on the book “The Invention of Hugo Cabret” by Brian Selznick. 2012 Young Artist Awards: Win: Best Performance in a Feature Film for a Leading Young Actress for Chloë Grace Moretz. Nominated: Best Performance in a Feature Film for a Leading Young Actor for Asa Butterfield. 2012 Young Hollywood Awards: Win: Breakthrough Male Performance for Asa Butterfield. 2013 Argentinean Film Critics Association Awards: Nominated: Silver Condor Award for Best Foreign Film, Not in the Spanish Language (Mejor Película Extranjera) for Martin Scorsese [USA]. 2013 Australian Film Critics Association Awards: Win: Best International Film in an English Language. 2013 Cinema Bloggers Awards, Portugal: Nominated: Best Film (Melhor Filme) for Martin Scorsese (director) and Paramount Pictures (production company). Nominated: Best Costume Design in an International Competition. 2013 Cinema Brazil Grand Prize Awards: Nominated: Best Foreign-Language Film (Melhor Filme Estrangeiro) for Martin Scorsese [USA]. 2013 Cinema Writers Circle Awards, Spain: Nominated: Best Foreign Film (Mejor Película Extranjera) for Martin Scorsese. 2013 CinEuphoria Awards: Nominated: Best Original Music in an International Competition. 2013 Czech Lions Awards: Nominated: Best Foreign Language Film (Nejlepsí zahranicní film). 2013 Grammy Awards: Nominated: Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media for Howard Shore. 2013 Huabiao Film Awards: Nominated: Outstanding Translated Foreign Film. 2013 Robert Festival Awards: Nominated: Best American Film (Årets amerikanske film) for Martin Scorsese. 2013 SESC Film Festival, Brazil: Win: Audience Award for Best Foreign Director (Melhor Diretor Estrangeiro) for Martin Scorsese.
FILM FACT No.2: GK Films acquired the screen rights to “The Invention of Hugo Cabret” shortly after the book was published in 2007. Initially, Chris Wedge was signed in to direct the adaptation and John Logan was contracted to write the screenplay. The film was initially titled ‘Hugo Cabret.’ Production began in London on June 29, 2010; the first shooting location was at the Shepperton Studios. The Nene Valley Railway near Peterborough also lent their original Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits rolling stock to the studio. In August 2010, production moved to Paris for two weeks. Locations included the Sainte-Geneviève Library, the Sorbonne (where a lecture hall was converted into a 1930s cinema hall) in the 5th arrondissement, and the Théâtre de l'Athénée and its surrounding area in the 9th. High school Lycée Louis-le-Grand served as the film's base of operations in Paris; its cafeteria served 700 meals a day for the cast and crew.
Cast: Sir Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen, Asa Butterfield, Chloë Grace Moretz, Ray Winstone, Emily Mortimer, Sir Christopher Lee, Helen McCrory, Michael Stuhlbarg, Frances de la Tour, Richard Griffiths, Jude Law, Kevin Eldon, Gulliver McGrath, Shaun Aylward, Emil Lager, Angus Barnett, Edmund Kingsley, Max Wrottesley, Marco Aponte, Ilona Cheshire, Francesca Scorsese, Emily Surgent, Lily Carlson, Frederick Warder, Christos Lawton, Tomos James, Ed Sanders, Terence Frisch, Max Cane, Frank Bourke, Stephen Box, Ben Addis, Robert Gill, Mihai Arsene (uncredited), Lasco Atkins (uncredited), Catherine Balavage (uncredited), Gintare Beinoraviciute (uncredited), Doc Butler (uncredited), James Currie (uncredited), Graham Curry (uncredited), Amanda Dyar (uncredited), Guinevere Edwards (uncredited), Eric Haldezos (uncredited), Vera Horton (uncredited), Elliot James (uncredited), Kostas Katsikis (uncredited), Helen Kingston (uncredited), Hugo Malpeyre (uncredited), Eric Moreau (uncredited), Ed Pearce (uncredited), Gino Picciano (uncredited), Michael Pitt (uncredited), Paul Redfern (uncredited), Martin Scorsese (Photographer) (uncredited), Brian Selznick (uncredited), Nick Shaw (uncredited), Paul Simmons (uncredited) and Jane Staiano (uncredited)
Director: Martin Scorsese
Producers: Barbara De Fina, Charles Newirth, Christi Dembrowski, David Crockett, Emma Tillinger Koskoff, Georgia Kacandes, Graham King, John Bernard, Johnny Depp, Martin Scorsese and Tim Headington
Screenplay: John Logan (screenplay) and Brian Selznick (based on the book entitled "The Invention of Hugo Cabret")
Composer: Howard Shore
Cinematography: Robert Bridge Richardson, A.S.C. (Director of Photography)
Image Resolution: 1080p
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audio: English: 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
English: 2.0 Dolby Digital Stereo Audio
Subtitles: English SDH
Running Time: 126 minutes
Region: Region B/2
Number of discs: 1
Studio: Entertainment in Video
Andrew’s Blu-ray Review: "The movies are our special place." So says the pensive, 12-year-old title character in 'HUGO' 3D and though most of us who go to films blithely share this simple sentiment, director Martin Scorsese brilliantly and perceptively shows us why. His beguiling ode to the magic of cinema and the sense of wonder and community the art form inspires ranks as one of the director's greatest achievements, and that's saying something! Flashy yet subtle, grand yet understated, 'HUGO' brought tears to my eyes, not because of any emotional plot development, but because this heart-warming film celebrates with grace and lyricism the personal connection we all have with film, and the important, intimate role it plays in all of our lives.
No other director could express these ideas more simply and with more potency than Scorsese, who infuses 'HUGO' with an uncharacteristic yet utterly charming warmth and innocence that augments its power and makes it resonate. And no other film encapsulates the essence of Martin Scorsese, who he is and what he does better than 'HUGO,' which ties together the director's passion for motion pictures, spawned from a lonely, challenging childhood, much like Hugo's and his intense commitment to the cause of film preservation. 'HUGO' may start out as a tale of both an orphaned boy searching for a home and a bitter old man at war with the past, but it becomes a story about all of us and how films collectively bond us through dreams. With ceaseless urgency, almost all humans strive to connect with someone or something and it is in our DNA and Martin Scorsese depicts how film often satisfies that innate, burning need, and consequently brings us joy.
Based on the Caldecott Medal winning novel by Brian Selznick, 'HUGO' chronicles the wide-eyed adventures of Hugo Cabret [Asa Butterfield], a young, penniless French boy who lives alone in the clock tower of a Paris train depot after his father dies and his guardian uncle goes off on a bender. Hugo leads a hand-to-mouth existence, swiping croissants and milk from station vendors, and stealing toys from a booth run by an austere elderly man [Sir Ben Kingsley]. Hugo deconstructs the toys and uses some of the parts to repair an automaton that is a primitive robot, that his father, a clockmaker, purchased from a museum and the two worked on together. One day, the toy dealer catches Hugo red-handed and, as punishment, forces him to relinquish his prized notebook that contains diagrams outlining the automaton's mechanisms.
In an attempt to reclaim the notebook, Hugo comes in contact with the toy dealer's goddaughter, Isabelle [Chloë Grace Moretz], and the two embark on a voyage of discovery, each exposing the other to unexplored wonders. Isabelle opens Hugo's eyes to the world of books, while Hugo introduces Isabelle to films. In an odd coincidence, Isabelle, quite literally, holds the key to the automaton, which in turn sheds light on the true avocation of her godfather, Georges Méliès, who they discover was a once-famous filmmaker. Georges Méliès, who's now forgotten, depressed, and impoverished, forms a tenuous bond with Hugo, who tries to help him, while continually evading the clutches of the tyrannical station inspector [Sacha Baron Cohen], who relishes sending stray children to the city orphanage. Though he is adept at fixing things, can Hugo repair the shambles of his own life, and restore the reputation and self-esteem of Georges Méliès, and in so doing, indirectly heal the crippled station inspector, who feels like half a man? It's a tall order, but Hugo, with the films and the automaton on his side, proves he is up to the task.
There's a Dickensian air about the characters of 'HUGO,' especially the plucky urchin who's reminiscent of Oliver Twist that lends the film additional charm. Though many of the minor figures, a flower peddler Lisette [Emily Mortimer], café owner Madame Emile [Frances de la Tour], bumbling patron Monsieur Frick [Richard Griffiths], suspicious bookseller Monsieur Labisse [Sir Christopher Lee], and Hugo's gruff, drunken uncle Claude Cabret [Ray Winstone] only play marginal roles, they're essential cogs in the film's wheel, and Scorsese treats them with respect. And in a further homage to the great films of old, we often witness their actions through Hugo's peering eyes, a sort of homage to Alfred Hitchcock's 'Rear Window.' Martin Scorsese also beautifully incorporates into the story sequences where Hugo himself views on film, such as the comedian Harold Lloyd swinging from the hands of a clock tower, and tips his hat to Georges Méliès, by giving some shots, like the Paris skyline, a fantastical, animated look.
Just as Georges Méliès was an innovator in the early 20th century, director Martin Scorsese breaks ground today with his keen use of 3D, bringing what many still regard as a flamboyant, commercial fad into mainstream film making. Never a distraction, and the 3D images in 'HUGO' unfolds naturally as a part of the story, enhancing impact and providing delicate shadings, while the more overt effects salute the showmanship of Georges Méliès by adding a whimsical playfulness to certain scenes. In the film, 'HUGO' it explains it is the essence of magic, and 3D, when employed judiciously, can be a vital aspect of the spell celluloid weaves. Martin Scorsese, in his infinite wisdom, recognizes that, and Georges Méliès would have appreciated his perspective.
And anyone who truly appreciates classic beautiful films and what they do and say, and that is the care with which they're often made, and how they make us feel and make us fall in love with 'HUGO' and that is the reason why it received 11 Academy Awards® nominations and won five OSCARS®. And though, it's a shame Martin Scorsese himself didn't take home a gold statuette, he doesn't need the award to validate this amazing work. As Isabelle says in the film, "Thank you for the film today, it was a gift." And 'HUGO' is Martin Scorsese's gift to those of us who cherish films. With respect, reverence, and a boyish enthusiasm that will never leave him, Martin Scorsese shows us that film was a magical, wondrous entity 100 years ago and it still is today.
HUGO 3D MUSIC TRACK LIST
ÇA GAZE (Composed by V. Marceau) [Performed by Les Primitifs du Futur: Dominique Cravic, Hervé Legeay, Romane, Jean-Philippe Viret, Mathilde Febrer and Daniel Colin]
AUBADE CHARMEUSE (Written by Jean Peyronnin) [Performed by Les Primitifs du Futur: Dominique Cravic, Hervé Legeay, Romane, Jean-Philippe Viret, Mathilde Febrer and Daniel Colin]
FROU-FROU (Music by Henri Chatau) (Lyrics by Hector Monréal and Henri Blondeau) [Performed by Lucille Panis]
CARINOSA (Written by Alberto Larena and Auguste Pesenti) [Conducted by Howard Shore]
Music Score excerpts from the motion picture 'Safety Last!' (1923) (Composed by Carl Davis)
TARANTELLA (Written by Camille Saint-Saëns) (Arranged by Howard Shore)
SI TU VEUX MARGUERITE (Written by Albert Valensi and Joseph Vincentelli) [Performed by Olivier Constantin and Jean-Michel Bernard]
DANSE MACABRE (Written by Camille Saint-Saëns) (Arranged by Howard Shore)
MARCHE DE RADETZKY (Composed by Johann Strauss Sr.) (Produced by Doug Adams) (Courtesy of Jasper and Marian Sanfilippo and the Sanfilippo Foundation) (Recorded from a 1908 Limonaire Orchestrophone – Style 250, built in Paris, France)
DARDANELLA (Written by Felix Bernard, Johnny S. Black and Fred Fisher) [Performed by Paul Eakins Mortier Belgian Band Organ]
FRIENDLY DAY (Written by Kevin MacLeod) [Performed by Kevin MacLeod]
BY THE WATERS OF THE MINNETONKA (Written by James M. Cavanass and Thurlow Lieurance) [Performed by Zez Confrey]
Trois Morceaux en Forme de Poire: Manière de Commencement (Allez Modérément) (Written by Erik Satie) [Performed by Aldo Ciccolini and Gabriel Tacchino]
Six Gnossiennes: No. 1 Lent (Written by Erik Satie) [Performed by Aldo Ciccolini]
COEUR VOLANT (Word and Music by Elizabeth Cotnoir, Isabelle Geffroy and Howard Shore) [Performed by Zaz aka Isabelle Geffroy]
3D Blu-ray Image Quality – ‘HUGO’ 3D is breath-taking and perhaps the best way to describe this reference quality transfer from Entertainment in Video, and this often jaw-dropping beautiful 1080p encoded image effort and is enhanced with the 1.85:1 aspect ratio, and especially showcases all those elements to perfection, while transforming the 3D presentation from gimmick to art form in the blink of an eye. The opening shot of the Paris skyline glistens like a newly minted penny, and sets the tone for the entire film. The pristine source material is practically devoid of grain, yet the image never loses its warmth and lushness, even during scenes that heavily rely on CGI effects. Clarity and contrast are exceptional, be sure and catch the reflection of the clock in Sir Ben Kingsley's eye, and colours pop, thanks to marvellously modulated saturation. The bright blue of the station inspector's uniform, the flowers in Lisette's cart and the tinting on Georges Méliès's films and all these possess an intoxicating vibrancy and lushness. Black levels are deep and inky, shadow detail is very good, and flesh tones remain stable and true throughout. The textures of fabrics are easily discernible, as are background details, and though a faint bit of shimmer afflict a couple of patterns, the intricate designs on many costumes stay rock solid. Razor sharp close-ups accent the distinguishable facial features of the varied cast, including the automaton, which looks almost human. The inspired use of 3D, however, sends this film into the stratosphere. Seamlessly integrated into the film and astonishingly well defined, the 3D imagery takes us inside Hugo's world and into the captivating realm of cinema like no other picture I've seen before. And the effects are even more stunning in the home environment than in a theatre. The sense of depth and openness the 3D provides is truly amazing, as Hugo peers through bars, windows, and the through the hands of the clock. Various perspectives are heightened and spatial boundaries blurred, so we feel a part of the action. Details like snow, ash, steam, mist, and fireworks gently dance before us; a swinging pendulum cuts through the screen; the glistening snout of a growling Doberman Pinscher protrudes forward; sheets of paper float before our eyes; and in my favourite dimensional shot, the Station Inspector slowly leans forward, lunging further and further and further and still further into the room, making his intimidating presence not just known, but felt, and making us recoil just a tad in response. Martin Scorsese also adds a hint of 3D to the inspired use of the 3D itself to even greater effect, and sends this film into the stratosphere heights that seamlessly has been integrated into the film and is astonishingly well defined, and the 3D imagery takes us inside Hugo's world and into the captivating realm of cinema like no other film I've seen before. And the effects are even more stunning in the home cinema set-up environment than it was in the cinema. The sense of depth and openness the 3D provides is truly amazing, as Hugo peers through bars, windows, and the through the hands of the clock. Various perspectives are heightened and spatial boundaries blurred, so we feel a part of the action. Details like snow, ash, steam, mist, and fireworks gently dance before us; a swinging pendulum cuts through the screen; the glistening snout of a growling Doberman Pinscher protrudes forward; sheets of paper float before our eyes; and, in my favourite dimensional shot, the Station Inspector slowly leans forward, lunging further and further and further and still further into the room, making his intimidating presence not just known, but felt, and making us recoil just a tad in response. Martin Scorsese also adds some 3D effects to Georges Méliès's 'A Trip to the Moon' to make it even more magical. For someone who has never before waded into 3D waters, Martin Scorsese possesses a surprising mastery of the concept, knowing when to push limits and when to pull back. As much as the form dazzles and thrills me, I still find it hard not to regard 3D as some sort of trick or gimmick, but 'HUGO' comes closer than any other film I've seen to using 3D as an artistic tool rather than a commercial draw. Aside from the aforementioned brief shimmers, no imperfections mar this exceptional transfer. No noise, banding, pixilation, or edge enhancement rears their ugly heads. Not everyone may be enthralled by the story of Hugo Cabret, but it's impossible not to be blown away by this impeccable 3D treatment that's truly a visual feast for the eyes. Please Note: Playback Region B/2: This will not play on most Blu-ray players sold in North America, Central America, South America, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. Learn more about Blu-ray region specifications.
Blu-ray Audio Quality – ‘HUGO’ 3D along with the reference quality image transfer comes a reference quality 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track that's stunning in its clarity, precision, and level of detail. 'HUGO' possesses a rich audio fabric of sounds, juggling big moments and delicate nuances, yet all the sound is distinct, and perfectly balanced, and awash in superior fidelity and fine tonal depth. From the opening frames, featuring the rhythmic interlocking of mechanical gears exquisitely apportioned among all the room's speakers, it's evident we're in for an aural treat, and the track never backs down over the course of the film. Superior dynamic range handles screeching highs and low rumbles with ease, and nary a hint of distortion creeps into the mix. The surrounds are almost constantly engaged, as bits of detail gently flow from speaker to speaker. The hustle and bustle of the busy train station is especially well rendered, with footsteps, the rustling of clothing, steam, whistles, and rail sounds at once distinct and yet unified. The gears and clicks of the automaton are crisp and lively, and especially the swoosh of flying papers floating about the room, and when the train crashes through the station the cacophony of destruction crashes through the speakers. Stereo separation across the front channels is also excellent, and bass frequencies are potent and perfectly integrated into the track's whole. Howard Shore's gorgeous, Oscar-nominated score boasts exceptional presence and fidelity, caressing small moments and accenting big ones, yet never overwhelming the on-screen action. Dialogue is always well prioritized and easy to understand, and no surface noise or hiss intrude or distract. As I have already informed you that 'HUGO' won Academy Awards® for sound editing and sound mixing, and this superbly clear, active, and immersive audio track makes it easy to understand why this is an outstanding audio performance.
Blu-ray Special Features and Extras:
Special Feature Documentary: Shoot The Moon [The Making of ‘HUGO’] [2012] [1080p] [1.78:1] [20:00] Director Martin Scorsese, screenwriter John Logan, members of the cast, and other creative personnel examine various aspects of the film's production in this interesting, yet standard, behind-the-scenes documentary. Glowing comments about Martin Scorsese are sprinkled throughout this piece, which covers the original book upon which 'HUGO' was based, casting, sets, working with dogs, and Martin Scorsese's attraction to and philosophy concerning 3D films and photography. Contributors include: Graham King, Martin Scorsese, Brian Selznick, Ben Kingsley, Chloë Grace Moretz, John Logan, Frances de la Tour, Asa Butterfield, Christopher Lee, Sacha Baron Cohen, Matilda de Cagny, Robert Legato and Dante Ferretti.
Special Feature Documentary: The Mechanical Man at the Heart of ‘HUGO’ [2012] [1080p] [1.78:1] [13:00] The history of automatons, from their Greek and Arab origins up through their golden age at the turn of the 20th century, is explored in this informative documentary. Famous automaton makers are also discussed, and we learn about the design and intricacies of mechanics of the automaton used in 'HUGO.' Contributors include: Asa Butterfield, Chloë Grace Moretz, Dug North (Subject Matter Expert), Martin Scorsese, Thomas Kuntz, Randy Haberkamp, Dick George, Ben Kingsley and Graham King.
Special Feature Documentary: Sacha Baron Cohen: Role of a Lifetime [2012] [1080p] [1.78:1] [4:00] This idiotic spoof allows the brain dead comic actor the chance to display some temperament, as he talks about his disrespect for the script, the children with whom he has worked with, and most importantly, Martin Scorsese himself.
Special Feature Documentary: The Cinemagician of Georges Méliès [2012] [1080p] [1.78:1] [16:00] This fond remembrance of one of film's pioneers and the father of narrative films, and her it covers the Cinemagician artist's life, vision, and contributions to the industry he helped create. The great-great-granddaughter of Georges Méliès adds an intimate perspective, Martin Scorsese talks about which Georges Méliès films he chose to recreate in 'HUGO' and other experts chime in on the innovations of his work. Contributors include: Pauline Duclaud-Lacoste, Brian Selznick, Martin Scorsese, Serge Bromberg, Randy Haberkamp, Graham King, Ben Kingsley, Chloë Grace Moretz and Asa Butterfield (archive footage) (uncredited).
Special Feature Documentary: Big Effects, Small Scale [2012] [1080p] [1.78:1] [6:00] This documentary examines how technicians fashioned the shot of the locomotive crashing through the station façade, an actual event that occurred in Paris in the early 20th Century. Meticulous researched, amazing construction, and attention to detail all contributed to the effectiveness of this striking sequence in the film.
Special Feature Preview: You get a long promotional video of ‘The Artist’ and because it is a silent film, there is of course no voice over advertising the film.
Finally, 'HUGO' 3D will forever stand as my choice for Best Picture of 2011 and as another monumental achievement for director Martin Scorsese. At once an endearing family film and a fabulous 3D experience, 'HUGO' is most importantly a love letter to movies - those who make them and those who watch and revere them and produced by a man who does both. It will move, dazzle, and delight anyone who sees it, especially on 3D Blu-ray. This disc features top-of-the-line 3D video image and reference quality audio surround sound that combine to make 'HUGO' even more thrilling at home than it was in cinema, and a must own 3D Blu-ray disc release. A few more extras would have been nice, but this disc isn't about what's behind the screen; it's about what you view. 'HUGO' is an exceptional film in any format, but if you can, you MUST view it in the stunning 3D, as you won't forget it and the magic images you view will live forever and the opening shot of Paris with the snow falling down, and you will feel it is actually landing on your lounge carpet. I personally think this is the BEST film that Martin Scorsese has directed in a very long time and he is such a passionate person in bringing Georges Méliès to life and especially to bring this silent film director to a new generation in showing that in the days of silent films, you could make spectacular films without CGI computer generating images and that is why I was so honoured and proud to add this brilliant beautiful Martin Scorsese film to especially my 3D Blu-ray Collection. Highly Recommended!
Andrew C. Miller – Your Ultimate No.1 Film Aficionado
Le Cinema Paradiso
United Kingdom
