tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902350714271321235.post2311939084434510842..comments2024-01-02T06:25:37.930-08:00Comments on CineMarvellous!: Quick Movie Reviews by George Beremov: [9.00/10] Hugo (2011)George Beremov [Nebular]http://www.blogger.com/profile/15136154142341512854noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902350714271321235.post-81875476079581845682012-02-22T04:09:35.984-08:002012-02-22T04:09:35.984-08:00Kaijinu, it's more than just fun, it's a f...Kaijinu, it's more than just fun, it's a film for true movie lovers. If you expect some some kind of lighthearted kids adventure, you may ended up disappointed.George Beremov [Nebular]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15136154142341512854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902350714271321235.post-86682640100314530082012-02-22T02:05:03.026-08:002012-02-22T02:05:03.026-08:00I'm gonna see this! Looks super fun!I'm gonna see this! Looks super fun!Kaijinuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11481843593274086819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902350714271321235.post-54509848186490052982012-02-21T10:03:33.076-08:002012-02-21T10:03:33.076-08:00Dan, well-said, and I couldn't agree more with...Dan, well-said, and I couldn't agree more with you. Sadly, I didn't see it in 3D, but the visuals were still jaw-dropping.George Beremov [Nebular]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15136154142341512854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902350714271321235.post-4337521906187314902012-02-21T07:20:05.585-08:002012-02-21T07:20:05.585-08:00The movie itself runs a bit long at 127 minutes, b...The movie itself runs a bit long at 127 minutes, but Hugo is worth every minute for the visual feast it provides, and features Scorsese in probably his most delightful and elegant mood ever, especially with all of the beautiful 3-D. Good review.Dan O.http://www.dtmmr.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902350714271321235.post-23753882353911083562012-02-21T01:44:16.923-08:002012-02-21T01:44:16.923-08:00Maynard, yes it is a great film, though I'm no...Maynard, yes it is a great film, though I'm not utterly convinced you'd enjoy it as much. It's a beautiful story, beautifully told. :) Check it out if you want to see something different and magical.George Beremov [Nebular]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15136154142341512854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902350714271321235.post-5293905241982666312012-02-21T01:43:00.508-08:002012-02-21T01:43:00.508-08:00Mel, yes me and Matt are very passionate about Hug...Mel, yes me and Matt are very passionate about Hugo and there's a reason why - it's a true wizardry in the most cinematic sense of the word. I hope it won't take you that long, hon. :)George Beremov [Nebular]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15136154142341512854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902350714271321235.post-28656449184206395562012-02-21T01:41:26.103-08:002012-02-21T01:41:26.103-08:00farawayeyes, you're welcome. I'll see it a...farawayeyes, you're welcome. I'll see it again in 3D for sure as it will be shown in my local theater in April. Everybody says the 3D is spectacular.George Beremov [Nebular]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15136154142341512854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902350714271321235.post-50565557990507508542012-02-20T21:44:24.538-08:002012-02-20T21:44:24.538-08:00Is it really that great? Wow, I might check it out...Is it really that great? Wow, I might check it out now.Maynard Morrisseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484689288762406307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902350714271321235.post-34790091864079871512012-02-20T21:24:23.456-08:002012-02-20T21:24:23.456-08:00Your review and Matt's were excellent, you guy...Your review and Matt's were excellent, you guys are very passionate about Hugo and yet, inexplicably, I can't summon even an ounce of interest for this right now. I don't know why, I'm just weird like that, I guess. :) Maybe someday. Look how long it took me to see Rise of the Planet of the Apes. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443736284850057306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902350714271321235.post-19727383678851591762012-02-20T18:45:58.173-08:002012-02-20T18:45:58.173-08:00Wanted to see this sooo bad in the theater (it sti...Wanted to see this sooo bad in the theater (it still wound NOT be 3D - not on my little island. Not sure how I missed it, BUT I will definitely see it on DVD. Thanks for a wonderful review.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902350714271321235.post-90207472540843784642012-02-20T16:27:33.611-08:002012-02-20T16:27:33.611-08:00Thanks for the lovely words, Matty. Appreciate it....Thanks for the lovely words, Matty. Appreciate it. :)<br />I share your huge enthusiasm regarding Hugo, as I loved pretty much everything about it. The cinematography was so dazzlingly splendid it blew me away, the story touched me, the characters moved me, and it was all so emotional and beautiful. Definitely my favorite Scorsese film along with The Departed.George Beremov [Nebular]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15136154142341512854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902350714271321235.post-7344507047967875052012-02-20T16:20:38.943-08:002012-02-20T16:20:38.943-08:00Yes! Yes! Yes! Stupendous review, George! I absolu...Yes! Yes! Yes! Stupendous review, George! I absolutely loved Hugo. It was, as you know, my number three movie of last year. Your words and thoughts, aside from doing it justice, provide music to my ears. And you pinpointed precisely all that was wonderful; cinematography, touching story, characterizations, production design, Scorsese, Scorsese, Scorsese!<br /><br />Superb!FilmMattichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15567287349203493671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902350714271321235.post-22028235116567757002012-02-20T15:22:29.318-08:002012-02-20T15:22:29.318-08:00Ricky, once again, it will relate mostly to those ...Ricky, once again, it will relate mostly to those who have big passion for film, but considering what a great movie buff you are, I think you'll appreciate it. :)George Beremov [Nebular]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15136154142341512854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902350714271321235.post-56631562130374950282012-02-20T15:20:57.845-08:002012-02-20T15:20:57.845-08:00Jeremy, I'm so sorry you couldn't catch it...Jeremy, I'm so sorry you couldn't catch it in the theaters because of that. I didn't see it in 3D either, so don't get too frustrated. :)George Beremov [Nebular]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15136154142341512854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902350714271321235.post-14212328540803180952012-02-20T15:14:56.338-08:002012-02-20T15:14:56.338-08:00I didn't fancy this but now I'll have to c...I didn't fancy this but now I'll have to check it out!Rickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09374332895590659880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902350714271321235.post-88594262005208705712012-02-20T15:13:54.437-08:002012-02-20T15:13:54.437-08:00I really wanted to see it in theaters in 3D, but I...I really wanted to see it in theaters in 3D, but I couldn't be around a lot of people due to a supressed immune system.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902350714271321235.post-10227925994654151852012-02-20T14:54:45.473-08:002012-02-20T14:54:45.473-08:00Alex, Hugo won't be released in my country unt...Alex, Hugo won't be released in my country until the middle of April, but I watched it on Blu-Ray. It's a pity, because I wanted to see it in 3D on the big screen. I just couldn't wait any longer. :) It's a truly magnificent film and you should definitely check it out when it comes out on DVD.George Beremov [Nebular]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15136154142341512854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902350714271321235.post-38333943991370569092012-02-20T14:51:10.434-08:002012-02-20T14:51:10.434-08:00InfinitePlans, it's an exceptional movie for t...InfinitePlans, it's an exceptional movie for true movie buffs. I bet you're gonna love it!:)George Beremov [Nebular]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15136154142341512854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902350714271321235.post-74893773336474537772012-02-20T14:48:39.707-08:002012-02-20T14:48:39.707-08:00I'd wanted to catch this one in the theater, b...I'd wanted to catch this one in the theater, but I think it came out with two other films I wanted to see and got lost in the shuffle. Might just splurge and get it on DVD when it comes out.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902350714271321235.post-91803144721201547072012-02-20T14:08:11.319-08:002012-02-20T14:08:11.319-08:00Sounds great, looking forward to see it!Sounds great, looking forward to see it!InfinitePlanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669358118751017932noreply@blogger.com