Hugo Melies: The Deception Of Modern Films

I've always had a passion for films and the emotions that this medium is capable of evoking. From as early as I can remember, I have been completely enamored by films: in my bedroom, in the living room, and especially in the theater. It allows one to leave the real world for a little while and explore an entirely new existence, even if it may be a mirror of our own world. That being said, there are bad movies, the kinds of movies that make you want to gouge out your eyes, plug your ears, and lock yourself in a Turkish prison for the remainder of your cold, dead life. When I see an ad for a new movie on television and it doesn't appeal to my pseudo elitist taste, I immediately shut it out completely. Hugo was one of those movies; it appeared to me to be a simple child …show more content…
Fortunately, I error quite often, and in this particular instance, I made a large error. Hugo attempts to tell the story of one George Melies, the French film maker that was the inception of modern films. Because of Melies brilliant utilization of film and the added benefit of his massive imagination, we are left with a vast array of original pieces that led the way for future generations of film makers. The film, much like Melies films, is a powerful testament to grand story telling and the mastery that some filmmakers have attained. Using interesting characters, a stylized visual format and a plot that is accurate in regards to Melies, we are left with a heart warming story that manages to entertain while simultaneously teaching the audience about the beginnings of film. The relationships between characters are well fleshed out and don't feel rushed. You can actively watch as relationships grow and characters learn more about history as well as themselves. Each