Now Available on DVD and Blu-Ray -- Hugo (Review)

 

Critically-Acclaimed, Enchanting Film Debuts on Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray™ and DVD February 28, 2012

Renowned director Martin Scorsese’s groundbreaking and original adventure HUGO makes its highly-anticipated debut on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD, all with UltraViolet™, On Demand and for Digital Download on February 28, 2012 from Paramount Home Media Distribution.  Recipient of more Academy Award nominations than any other film, HUGO was honored with 11 total—including Best Picture and Best Director—and has already won Martin Scorsese the Golden Globe for Best Director, was named the best film of 2011 by the National Board of Review, and was cited by more than 150 critics as one of the top 10 films of the year including writers for Associated Press, New York Times,Rolling Stone, Time, Entertainment Weekly, New Yorker, New York Daily News andThe Hollywood Reporter, among others.  Called “magical and enchanting” (Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun Times) and “one of the wonders of the world you need to see” (David Edelstein, New York Magazine), HUGO is bursting with dynamic action, sumptuous imagery and a heartwarming and magical story that audiences of all ages can enjoy.

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HUGO Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack
The HUGO Blu-ray is presented in 1080p high definition with English 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. The DVD in the combo pack is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround, Spanish 5.1 Surround and English Audio Description and English, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. 

The combo pack includes access to a digital copy of the film as well as the following:

Blu-ray
• Feature film in high definition
• Shoot the Moon (The Making of Hugo)
• The Cinemagician, Georges Méliès
• The Mechanical Man at the Heart of Hugo
• Big Effects, Small Scale
• Sacha Baron Cohen: Role of a Lifetime

DVD
• Feature film in standard definition

HUGO Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack
The HUGO Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD combo pack includes all of the above, plus a Blu-ray 3D presented in 1080p high definition with English 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. The Blu-ray 3D includes the feature film presented in high definition and 3D.

HUGO Single-Disc DVD
The single-disc DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround, Spanish 5.1 Surround and English Audio Description and English, French and Spanish subtitles. The disc includes the feature film in standard definition and Shoot The Moon (The Making of Hugo).

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My Thoughts:

This was another movie I really wanted to see on the big screen, but missed.  So, when I heard it was coming to DVD, I made note, so that I could finally see this award winning and widely talked about film of 2011.  Hugo is definitely a movie that will appeal to both children and adults alike.  My parents ended up going to see it last year in the theaters, and couldn't stop raving about it. 

If you are a fan of fantasy films, films by acclaimed director, Martin Scorsese, or love seeing books brought to the big screen, then you will love Hugo.  I received an advance copy of this DVD yesterday, and couldn't wait until this weekend to see it.  So, after dinner, we popped this DVD in the DVD player and watched it.  My parents are down for a couple of days, so it was nice sharing this movie going experience with them.  Savannah was in awe of the magical world that Hugo set off to explore.  While watching the film, I wished I could have gone on this thrilling adventure.  And, once the movie was over, I could see why it was considered one of the best movies in 2011.  I kept finding myself on the edge of my seat, trying to take in the beauty of this film.

I was impressed yet again by the acting of Ben Kingsley, and was surprised at the performance given by Sasha Baron Cohen, who is usually extreme and out there.  And, like many wholehearted films, I needed the tissues next to me.  Just thinking about this movie, I am finding it hard to compare other family films I recently saw to this.  This movie exceeded my expectations and has instantly become a family favorite that we will be watching over and over again.  If you are looking for a great way to spend time with your family, or just want to forget about the world around you for a couple of hours, this Hugo is the movie for you. 

Disclosure:  I was sent a copy of this DVD by the vendor in order to write up an honest review.  The views above are mine and mine alone.