Finally got around to watching Hugo. On the whole, I liked it. Beautiful visually; well-acted; and actually had some character development. However, I thought it dragged somewhat, especially the first hour, so I wasn’t as engrossed by the film as I might have hoped or was even willing to be. This is a strange way to put this, but the parts of the movie that I liked I really liked. They made an impression. They made me pause and reflect, and I was drawn into the story. However, I don’t think these moments are enough to make this a great movie. Also, bear in mind, this is not really a “children’s” movie, despite how it is/was marketed. Yes, children are central characters, and there’s an element of adventure involved that is appealing to children, but don’t expect a movie along the lines of a Nanny McPhee. This “film” is much more serious. It has been interesting to see the varying reviews for Hugo, especially among friends and acquaintances, and the opinions have been rather polarized. People either think it is long and uninteresting or they love it. I suppose I land somewhere in between, and might be willing to watch it again. There’s nothing overtly objectionable in the content, and I will let my kids watch it, but won’t be surprised if they become disinterested in the early going.