Hugo
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IN THEATERS NOVEMBER 23
Hugo PG for mild thematic material, some action/peril, and smoking. Hugo is a wily and resourceful boy whose quest to unlock a secret left to him by his father will transform him and all those around him, and reveal a safe and loving place he can call home. More » Starring: Asa Butterfield, Chloe Grace Moretz, Ben Kingsley, Jude Law.
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Who Will Dig It?
Kids looking for a rousing adventure story, adults who love visually sumptuous eye-candy, and Francophiles of all ages.
Photos: 'Hugo' Movie Stills >>
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Three Good Reasons
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It's a 3D family movie directed by legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese. Yes, you read that correctly.
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The an impressive cast includes talented young actors Asa Butterfield and Chloe Grace Moretz, backed by seasoned pros Jude Law, Sacha Baron Cohen and Sir Ben Kingsley.
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The film is based on Brian Selznick's book "The Invention of Hugo Cabret," the first novel to ever win the prestigious Caldecott Medal for illustrations.
Photos: Chloe Grace Moretz Gallery >>
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Bet You Didn't Know
Ben Kingsley plays Georges Melies, the French magician who became one of the first film directors in the 1890s. Melies used innovative camera and editing tricks to create some of the first special effects, most notably in the groundbreaking "A Voyage to the Moon." Melies was awarded the Légion d'honneur from France for his contribution to the art of filmmaking, and seven decades later Martin Scorsese received the same commendation.
