Hugo is a fantasy film set in 1930s Paris. Despite its high praise, it can be a bit of a chore to sit through, as it is a slow paced film and the story, while having a fairytale-like nature to it, isn't anything too special. It follows a young boy named Hugo who is illegally living inside the clock tower of Paris' central train station. He is a talented young boy since he is well versed in the mechanics of clocks and helps keep the clock running (keeping up the facade that his uncle is still alive and caring for him so he doesn't get sent to an orphanage). The station inspector is probably one of the best characters in the film, as he is just the right amount of quirky and comedic. The core of the story has Hugo trying to fix an automaton and in the process, discover the history behind it and how much it means to someone. The visuals and atmosphere are unique but that isn't enough to save it from being too much of an "artsy" film and cuts the enjoyment back a bit, making its 2+ hour length way too noticeable.
