Hugo (Martin Scorsese, 2011)

[IAmNietzche]

While I'm not Marty's biggest fan, you absolutely cannot beat the source material and I trust in him to do it justice. This is one of my favorite books ever and I think a screen adaptation, if done well, could be absolutely fantastic. Here's hoping he has a close enough attachment to the book to give this the devotion it needs.

http://www.criterion.com/current/posts/1355

[deadkidsean]

Great news. This really intrigues me.

[IAmNietzche]

The lack of interest is disturbing.

[Thomas Balkcom]

this could be awesome.

[Wake Up]

Doesn't get me too excited.

[IAmNietzche]

Doesn't get me too excited.
It wouldn't if you haven't read the book.

[Wake Up]

It wouldn't if you haven't read the book.

Touche

[Thomas Balkcom]

how fitting with your avatar, Dan.

[IAmNietzche]

how fitting with your avatar, Dan.
Yeah, I couldn't believe it. I hope the cast Melies well.

I wouldn't have picked Scorcese to direct, but I certainly think he's capable. We'll see how he deals with the more "fantastical" aspects of Shutter Island.

[deadkidsean]

Yeah, I couldn't believe it. I hope the cast Melies well.

I wouldn't have picked Scorcese to direct, but I certainly think he's capable. We'll see how he deals with the more "fantastical" aspects of Shutter Island.
He bought the script years ago, I believe (haven't looked at the link you posted yet). Him doing so so quickly after the release of the book hopefully means it resonated with him right away and he's fairly emotionally attached.

[IAmNietzche]

He bought the script years ago, I believe (haven't looked at the link you posted yet). Him doing so so quickly after the release of the book hopefully means it resonated with him right away and he's fairly emotionally attached.
Yeah, supposedly Scorsese and Graham King (producer of The Departed) are going to try to produce this independent of a big studio. That's exciting.

[And Hours Pass]

The lack of interest is disturbing.
I think there's a lot of buzz about this in the film world! At the very least, I'm interested. I'm surprised to see this thread this early though. Not that I'm not happy to see it, just surprised.

[IAmNietzche]

I think there's a lot of buzz about this in the film world! At the very least, I'm interested. I'm surprised to see this thread this early though. Not that I'm not happy to see it, just surprised.
As I said, I'm a huge fan of the book and Melies so I jumped all over it. I realize that with Scorsese's lineup of films (Shutter Island, Frank Sinatra biopic, George Harrison biopic and another feature length film about two priests) that this might not see the light of day for a while.

[PaperRival-Jake]

There is never buzz on Scorsese films where I live. I had to drive two hours to Atlanta to see The Departed. Not a lot of people in the south don't really connect with his stories. It's actually understandable but a touch annoying to those of us who enjoy his films.

[Thomas Balkcom]

There is never buzz on Scorsese films where I live. I had to drive two hours to Atlanta to see The Departed. Not a lot of people in the south don't really connect with his stories. It's actually understandable but a touch annoying to those of us who enjoy his films.

that's insane. Out of curiosity, where did you see it here?

[PaperRival-Jake]

Wow, to be honest, I can't quite recall. It was really close to Agnes Scott College in Decatur. I really can't remember.

[And Hours Pass]

As I said, I'm a huge fan of the book and Melies so I jumped all over it. I realize that with Scorsese's lineup of films (Shutter Island, Frank Sinatra biopic, George Harrison biopic and another feature length film about two priests) that this might not see the light of day for a while.
He does have quite the schedule. However, I've been hearing about the Sinatra thing for awhile and other movies of his have come out since. I'm hoping this one comes out in 2012.

[MyNameIsRoss]

niice

[RonStoppable]

Very excited for this, however, doesn't he have a few films he's planning on making before this? Like the Sinatra and Roosevelt biopics?

[Genuma]

i still need to read the book, but this is good news.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Kingsley cast to play George Méliès and Sacha Baron Cohen cast as well. (http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/03/15/scorsese-adds-ben-kingsley-and-sacha-baron-cohen-to-hugo-cabret/)

[Prestonxsmith]

Sacha Baron Cohen? This should be interesting. Kingsley sounds great though. Him and Scorsese were fit for each other in Shutter Island.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Chloe Moretz and Asa Butterfield cast to star as well. (http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/03/16/chloe-moretz-and-asa-butterfield-join-scorseses-the-invention-of-hugo-cabret/)

Butterfield, the kid from The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, will be playing Hugo Cabret.

[Guern1ca]

In addition to Chloe, Baron Cohen, Kingsley, and Butterfield, Jude Law, Ray Winstone, Christopher Lee, and Helen McCrory have all been added to the cast. Fucking awesome.


And shooting began last week. Yuuh.

[Thomas Balkcom]

wow.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Emily Mortimer and Michael Stuhlbarg have joined the cast as well.
(http://heatvision.hollywoodreporter.com/2010/07/two-more-join-martin-scorseses-3d-family-adventure-hugo-cabret-exclusive.html?utm_source=twitterfe ed&utm_medium=twitter)

[Smash Adams]

first pics of Chloe and Asa on set

http://i37.tinypic.com/10dxhlw.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/10dxhlw.jpg
plus more info

Hugo Cabret, Scorsese’s first film which will be shot in 3D, tells the tale of an orphan boy living a secret life in the walls of a Paris train station.
When Hugo encounters a broken machine, an eccentric girl, and the cold, reserved man who runs the toy shop, he is caught up in a magical, mysterious adventure that could put all of his secrets in jeopardy.
Based on Brian Selznick’s captivating and imaginative New York Times bestseller The Invention of Hugo Cabret, the screenplay is by John Logan and the film is produced by Scorsese, Graham King, Tim Headington and Johnny Depp.
Executive producers are Emma Tillinger Koskoff, Charles Newirth and Christi Dembrowski. As usual, Scorsese has the best team around him – Robert Richardson, Thelma Schoonmaker, Dante Ferretti and costume designer Sandy Powell.


Hugo Cabret will be filmed at London’s Shepperton Studios as well as on locations in London and Paris.
It is scheduled for a December 2011 release in North America by Sony Pictures

[poppa Q]

Emily Mortimer and Michael Stuhlbarg have joined the cast as well.
(http://heatvision.hollywoodreporter.com/2010/07/two-more-join-martin-scorseses-3d-family-adventure-hugo-cabret-exclusive.html?utm_source=twitterfe ed&utm_medium=twitter)
That cast!

[TSLROCKS]

Looks good

[jwicklun]

Kinda weird seeing Scorcese helming a family oriented film.

[Thomas Balkcom]

http://screencrave.frsucrave.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Ben-Kingsley-Hugo-Cabret-Long-26-8-10-kc.jpg

[jbaseball44]

Sir Ben is looking good

[deadkidsean]

Chloe has wrapped.

[Thomas Balkcom]

title change, now just Hugo. http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/archives/martin_scorseses_hugo_drops_the_cab ret/

[Smash Adams]

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trailer, doesn't seem like typical Scorcese but not sure if that's a good or a bad thing, or neither

[deadkidsean]

Such mixed emotions. It look gorgeous, of course, and I'm not even sure what I expected, but I don't think I'm happy ...

[Shakriel]

Hmmmm. Might be interesting...? Looks beautiful though.

[Chemical Love]

The trailer looks really beautiful. I don't think it's my kind of movie, though.

[deadkidsean]

Buzz out of NYFF seems good. My excitement is going back up.


EDIT: Even more first impressions rolling in. Seems to be made for cinephiles and the first 3D movie to use the third dimension as an essential aspect of the overall narrative. Supposedly best live-action 3D ever (not saying too terribly much).

[Smash Adams]

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new trailer, visuals look great but I still think I'll see the Muppet movie first- both being released the same weekend

[jbaseball44]

lots of very impressive reviews so far

[jwicklun]

It's going to be a good weekend for movies.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

Loved Ebert's review. Been looking forward to this for a while and I'll be seeing it this weekend after The Muppets.

[nhoium]

The Muppets tomorrow and this on Friday. I haven't been this excited for an opening weekend in years.

[deadkidsean]

Midnight can't come soon enough.

[JinxRemoving]

I wish there was a midnight showing here. But the double feature of this and The Muppets tomorrow will be great.

[deadkidsean]

Just sat down for it. Gah!!!

[deadkidsean]

Loved it. I can't wait to see it again.

[stayillogical]

This reminded me a lot of Amelie.

[Recovery Room]

Loved it. I can't wait to see it again.
This reminded me a lot of Amelie.
Did you see it in 3D? If so, is it worth it?

[deadkidsean]

Did you see it in 3D? If so, is it worth it?

Best use of 3D in the medium's history. Scorsese wouldn't have used it if he didn't have a reason to.

[stayillogical]

Did you see it in 3D? If so, is it worth it?

What Sean said.

[deadkidsean]

I don't even think there should be an option, honestly. And I never say that.

[Recovery Room]

No doubt, easily the best use of 3D I've ever seen (which I normally hate and avoid at all costs). It actually served a purpose by enhancing the depth of the world it took place in and the cinematography itself. Definitely a must-see in that medium. 3D aside, it was a great film overall as well.

With this and the Muppets, I sure hope Tintin delivers. If so, this will be one of the best holiday seasons for movies in recent memory.

[drudo182]

Saw this last night and loved it. The 3D was wonderful too and I never thought they used it to show the feature off if that makes any sense. It was a part of the story rather then used to wow people in certain scenes. Really had a wonderful time with this movie.

I went to a 7:30 show and I was with three people and only four other people were in our theater. Pretty sad.

[xjulianx89]

I agree with everyone else, this must be seen in 3D (never thought I would say that.)

This was really great. Top 5 Scorsese. It's a shame the Studio released it in only 1200 theaters.

[deadkidsean]

I actually think that it getting a semi-limited release is a benefit to it.

[8SlicesOfPie]

Thought this was fantastic.

[pleasedontask]

Going to have catch this on Sunday.

[narcoleptic953]

Dare I call this the best picture of the year, thus far?

[Mr.Piano93]

amazing movie. Will not be at all surprised to see this sweep the Oscars.

[jwicklun]

Wow, this got monster reviews. Have to see this.

[Plus155]

I had no desire to see this until I read this thread. I'll probably check out a Monday matinee.

[Fourchordwonder]

I agree with everyone else, this must be seen in 3D (never thought I would say that.)

This was really great. Top 5 Scorsese. It's a shame the Studio released it in only 1200 theaters.

I can't believe this is a limited release with all the ads and press and stuff I've been seeing for it. I got my whole family excited to see it this weekend only to discover that it's not playing anywhere near us.

[cshadows2887]

Movie is perfection. Want to see it again.

[LongDistanceDrunk]

I can't believe this is a limited release with all the ads and press and stuff I've been seeing for it. I got my whole family excited to see it this weekend only to discover that it's not playing anywhere near us.
uh cause it was supposed to be wide release but it got downgraded. Seriously who the fuck besides pedophiles/ film nerds is this really going to appeal to?

[popdisaster00]

Seriously who the fuck besides pedophiles/ film nerds is this really going to appeal to?

Can't tell if serious of joking...


It'll basically be #2 this weekend as far as money per screen goes. It isn't playing on a lot of screens but it's doing pretty well for the screens it's actually on.

[LongDistanceDrunk]

Can't tell if serious of joking...


It'll basically be #2 this weekend as far as money per screen goes. It isn't playing on a lot of screens but it's doing pretty well for the screens it's actually on.
the whole limited release thing is just damage control. I walked out of this boring shit midway. Haven't done that in a couple years.

[Plus155]

uh cause it was supposed to be wide release but it got downgraded. Seriously who the fuck besides pedophiles/ film nerds is this really going to appeal to?

So... Kids and adults who like good movies? That's a pretty big demographic.

[popdisaster00]

the whole limited release thing is just damage control. I walked out of this boring shit midway. Haven't done that in a couple years.
Critics and fans are adoring this movie. You're still rocking the Bruno avatar, dude. Clearly the movie just isn't for you.

[Thomas Balkcom]

This reminded me a lot of Amelie.

but I enjoyed this.

[Thomas Balkcom]

this film is pure bliss.

[LongDistanceDrunk]

Critics and fans are adoring this movie. You're still rocking the Bruno avatar, dude. Clearly the movie just isn't for you.

pretty much

bruno> taxi driver

[Thomas Balkcom]

the whole limited release thing is just damage control. I walked out of this boring shit midway. Haven't done that in a couple years.

hahaha love it.

[cshadows2887]

but I enjoyed this.

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[Thomas Balkcom]

lol

[pleasedontask]

Haven't seen it yet but my friend has seen it twice and he's decided it MAY be his favorite film of all time.

[Plus155]

Waiting for this to start. 5 minutes until show time and I'm the only one in the theater. Please god let it stay this way.

[Mr.Piano93]

the whole limited release thing is just damage control. I walked out of this boring shit midway. Haven't done that in a couple years.

lol

[Plus155]

Loved this movie, went in knowing nothing about and was pleasantly surprised. Great performances, and the 3D was well done.

Sidenote: Of course a mom and kid walked in during the trailers, and of course the kid fucking hated the movie. Guhhh, I hate people.

[8SlicesOfPie]

I want to own this already.

[domotime2]

is their anything subtle about the characters with the dogs in the train station? those characters seemed useless otherwise

[cshadows2887]

They seemed to tie into the shy little romances between Cohen/Mortimer and Butterfield/Moretz to me.

[TJ Wells]

They seemed to tie into the shy little romances between Cohen/Mortimer and Butterfield/Moretz to me.
It was a total throwback. Made me think of M. Hulot.

[TJ Wells]

This is my #2 of the year. Only thing that didn't work for me was Asa Butterfield.

[cshadows2887]

It was a total throwback. Made me think of M. Hulot.

You know, I've been trying to think of what it was reminding me of since I saw the movie, and Mr. Hulot's Holiday is exactly it!

[TJ Wells]

I think Kingsley is my favorite supporting performance this year. He killed me.

[cshadows2887]

He and Cohen were both pretty spectacular, but I'd have to put Plummer, Nolte and maybe Albert Brooks ahead of them.

[domotime2]

is their anything subtle about the characters with the dogs in the train station? those characters seemed useless otherwise
it was a small silent film within a film.

imdb answered this question for me.

[domotime2]

haha the funniest thing i noticed in the movie

Butterfield and moretz are the same age.... Moretz is HUGE! compared to the little guy haha. It's that freakin awkward age man. When she grabbed his hand i was like, HA!

[Brandon Allin]

Just saw this. Absolutely hated it.

Fight me.

[deadkidsean]

Why would anyone fight you? To each, their own. You not liking it doesn't take away from how much anyone else loved it.

[Smash Adams]

Why did all the French people with French names living in Paris have British accents?

[Mr.Piano93]

Why did all the French people with French names living in Paris have British accents?

I was wondering the same. Part of me wishes it was in French, but then it wouldn't have the same appeal

[colorlesscliche]

Late pass, but I'm heading out now to see this. For freeeee.

[narcoleptic953]

Probably my second or third favorite movie of the year.

[Losthope182]

Looks like a theater near me brought this back. Missed it the first time so I'm pretty excited to check it out. Going to try and get there tonight.

[irthesteve]

Well this certainly was spectacular. Far beyond what I expected actually

[irthesteve]

With Depp being the producer of the film, I've read many back and forth things about him having a cameo... I think this is him, but I'm not 100% sure. I have doubts, but I have read one place that it indeed is him. I dunno... thoughts?

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/7830/hugodepp.png

[aradiantsunrise]

This was so good. Definitely buying it when it's released to stores.

[SeanGather]

With Depp being the producer of the film, I've read many back and forth things about him having a cameo... I think this is him, but I'm not 100% sure. I have doubts, but I have read one place that it indeed is him. I dunno... thoughts?

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/7830/hugodepp.png

It's definitely not him. Scorcese was on a film podcast in December and I'm sure he confirmed that it wasn't.

[irthesteve]

It's definitely not him. Scorcese was on a film podcast in December and I'm sure he confirmed that it wasn't.
thanks!

[Wake Up]

ugh. finally got around to this. just fucking magical. pure bliss.

[narcoleptic953]

ugh. finally got around to this. just fucking magical. pure bliss.

Exactly what I thought. Glad so many more people are going to check this out now.

[FigureItOut]

Pre-ordered this along with the book a few days ago. Really excited to watch it again.

[Miss Heartcore]

With Depp being the producer of the film, I've read many back and forth things about him having a cameo... I think this is him, but I'm not 100% sure. I have doubts, but I have read one place that it indeed is him. I dunno... thoughts?

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/7830/hugodepp.png
My mom asked me if it was him. I'll have to let her know.

They kept showing him and I was wondering why.

[irthesteve]

My mom asked me if it was him. I'll have to let her know.

They kept showing him and I was wondering why.
someone else in the thread said it wasn't actually him :-/

[deadkidsean]

I don't see it, personally. Looks more like Adrien Brody's Dali than anything.

[nhoium]

Just magical. Will be watching this often.

[poppa Q]

Looks nothing like Depp, really.

[Thomas Balkcom]

agreed.

[xjulianx89]

The Blu-ray is stunning. It might be my third favorite Scorsese.

[brandon_260]

Finally watched it. I really wish I had seen this in 3D.

[ToMyBetterAngel]

I actually didn't enjoy this as much as I thought I would. Can't put my finger on why.

Maybe if I saw it in 3D at the theater I would have liked it more.

[kkmd]

Hugo was great! It was funny, cute, and not overly childish which was what I was afraid of. I loved the soundtracks too! Howard Shore did a great job.

List of songs/ reviews:
http://thecelebritycafe.com/reviews/2012/03/howard-shores-hugo-score-review