I read The Invention of Hugo Cabret earlier this year. I've been a fan of Brian Selznick's for quite some time. The Houdini Box in particular really wowed me and I've enjoyed his illustrations in Eleanor and Amelia Go For A Ride and The Doll People.I'm not sure if it was the hype or what, but I was just a wee bit disappointed by Hugo Cabret. Now, let me state for the record I was (and still am) absolutely blown away by the art. It is simply stunning. I truly appreciate the 'form', but I'm afraid I failed to make an emotional connection with the story.
But I didn't dislike it and was eager for the film, particularly when I saw the previews. I assumed, however, that I'd feel about like I felt about the book - that movie would be beautiful, but that the emotional component would be missing for me.
I was totally wrong!
It's obvious that Scorsese has a deep connection with the material and he was able to translate that to the screen for a simple soul such as myself to appreciate. It's actually made me reconsider my initial reaction to the book. Just brilliant!
