Hugo 3D Blu-ray (2012) [Region Locked / Free]

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by Lovemy3D

Agreed. Had HUGO been in 2D it's not something I'd have ever watched on purpose. I was able to enjoy the story to a certain extent, though, I doubt I'll ever watch it again. They could have at least tried to add a little more tension lol.

Anyway, it's obviously directed towards a certain breed of audience, which is fine. Probably the best thing about the movie is that it shows the artistic value of 3D, and could possibly bring a wider acceptance to 3D in general. And may set the bar for quality 3D filming that more filmmakers will aspire to.

and I can't WAIT to see how well Wim Wender's shot his docu/dance film Pina in 3D

I would love to know how a director say like Guillermo Del Toro would implement/film in 3D

[Jimmy Smith]

The Native 3D was not only great but Hugo is a fantastic love letter to the dawn of cinema and a fantastic call for film preservation. I would say its the best Native 3D live action movie ever made

Many 3D fans like myself often sudder at how 3D is used as a gimmick to sell awful movies. Scorsese gives us a live action 3D for all film fans. This is really the 3D movie 3D fans have been waiting for. This is a must see

[Zivouhr]

It really depends what you're looking for as is the case with any film.

If you enjoy deliberately slower paced stories that allow the characters to relax and explore their world freely without many restrictions, in this case, the giant train station and network of clock pathways, the restriction being the inspector, who was the comedy relief here, and I'm glad he was in the movie as he provided some tension, then Hugo will be welcome. It's kind of like spending 2 real time hours with these characters doing what they do to help each other.

For those looking for a tense, action packed adventure filled with dangerous villains looking to conquer the world, Hugo clearly isn't about that. I was hoping it would at least be more exciting, but it's more about telling a story.

As someone said before, Hugo will appeal to a niche audience in the US anyway.

[Jimmy Smith]

Originally Posted by Zivouhr

For those looking for a tense, action packed adventure filled with dangerous villains looking to conquer the world, Hugo clearly isn't about that. I was hoping it would at least be more exciting, but it's more about telling a story.

As someone said before, Hugo will appeal to a niche audience in the US anyway.

For those looking for that watch Captain America The First Avenger or X-men First Class (which were both great) thats not what Hugo is about. Nothing wrong with action pictures but its nice to have a slower more artistic movie every now and then

The reason Hugo is important when it comes to 3D is its important to combat the notion that 3D only works for effects filled action pictures. Its important to show that 3D can benefit all movies of any genres

[Zivouhr]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Smith

For those looking for that watch Captain America The First Avenger or X-men First Class (which were both great) thats not what Hugo is about. Nothing wrong with action pictures but its nice to have a slower more artistic movie every now and then

The reason Hugo is important when it comes to 3D is its important to combat the notion that 3D only works for effects filled action pictures. Its important to show that 3D can benefit all movies of any genres

Well said.

[daniel17]

Is Hugo 3D better than TF3 3D?

[kenny3001]

Originally Posted by daniel17

Is Hugo 3D better than TF3 3D?

yes for one thing Hugo was Shot in 3D from beginning to end with only the old film clips converted to 3D
While TF3 was one-third to one-half of is converted. All of the CGI was converted, which may not be a problem in most movies, but considering the transformers are the stars of the film, if they're not rendered natively in 3D

[Lovemy3D]

Originally Posted by daniel17

Is Hugo 3D better than TF3 3D?

It depends on what you like. The best stuff in Transformers was great looking 3D. I could watch that final battle over and over and probably never get tired of it. While Hugo is a yawner, and would be pretty tough to watch even twice.

[daniel17]

Thanks for the info guys.

[daniel17]

I noticed in Hugo there was a lot of crosstalk,but still it was really good 3d film.But the Movie was so BORING.....

[jwoodwar]

Originally Posted by daniel17

I noticed in Hugo there was a lot of crosstalk,but still it was really good 3d film.But the Movie was so BORING.....

That is a shame. I found the movie to be one of the best movies of the year.

[Mikeatron85]

Originally Posted by kenny3001

All of the CGI was converted, which may not be a problem in most movies, but considering the transformers are the stars of the film, if they're not rendered natively in 3D

Is that correct? I heard the complete opposite, that the CGI components were all rendered natively in 3D. If that's the case then that is extremely disappointing. Are there any references for that?

[wvl]

Originally Posted by Mikeatron85

Is that correct? I heard the complete opposite, that the CGI components were all rendered natively in 3D. If that's the case then that is extremely disappointing. Are there any references for that?

I heard the same thing you did... I heard the CGI was done in 3D and not converted. If it had been done in 2D and then converted, then that means techology is catching up and things are getting better for 3D conversions. I hope that is the case if it is true the CGI was done in 2D.

[Dubstar]

okay not there's nothing wrong in supporting my neighborhood non-profit theater, but I love how the Avalon Theater here in DC is promoting it's screening of 'Hugo': "Projected in glorious 35mm 2D"

[Zivouhr]

Originally Posted by Dubstar

okay not there's nothing wrong in supporting my neighborhood non-profit theater, but I love how the Avalon Theater here in DC is promoting it's screening of 'Hugo': "Projected in glorious 35mm 2D"

That's a typical reaction to 3D like it's a bad thing, probably because of the 3D glasses required to see the dimensions.

Imagine when society eventually reaches the days when most movies are in 3D as James Cameron suggests, and no glasses are required, plus the movie TITLE doesn't include the word "3D", as in "Jaws 3D", I'd say that's when most naysayers will have accepted 3D whether that's 10 years or 100. Until that happens, resistance will remain as with any new media technology.

Hugo 3D could be considered Film Art, so in that sense, it's nice that a film such as this has decided to add dimension for its viewers.


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I remember the resistance I had to Blu Ray, thinking, "DVD looks good enough and now they're trying to get rid of it already with Blu Ray and HD DVD? I'm not wasting my money on that stuff. Then my 360 burnt out one final time, and I bought a PS3 which already had blu ray. After seeing how amazing Cars looked on my HDTV, I was convinced to begin a blu ray library. And then they figured out how to update it with 3D.

Of course, 3D is a little different, but it definitely enhances the movie into another dimension as though you're almost there. I was always a 3D fan since being a kid with the Sega 3D Glasses and all five or six games made for it.... I still own the Sega 3D Glasses and a few games. Maze Hunter 3D looks great.

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by Zivouhr

That's a typical reaction to 3D like it's a bad thing, probably because of the 3D glasses required to see the dimensions.

Imagine when society eventually reaches the days when most movies are in 3D as James Cameron suggests, and no glasses are required, plus the movie TITLE doesn't include the word "3D", as in "Jaws 3D", I'd say that's when most naysayers will have accepted 3D whether that's 10 years or 100. Until that happens, resistance will remain as with any new media technology.

Hugo 3D could be considered Film Art, so in that sense, it's nice that a film such as this has decided to add dimension for its viewers.


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I remember the resistance I had to Blu Ray, thinking, "DVD looks good enough and now they're trying to get rid of it already with Blu Ray and HD DVD? I'm not wasting my money on that stuff. Then my 360 burnt out one final time, and I bought a PS3 which already had blu ray. After seeing how amazing Cars looked on my HDTV, I was convinced to begin a blu ray library. And then they figured out how to update it with 3D.

Of course, 3D is a little different, but it definitely enhances the movie into another dimension as though you're almost there. I was always a 3D fan since being a kid with the Sega 3D Glasses and all five or six games made for it.... I still own the Sega 3D Glasses and a few games. Maze Hunter 3D looks great.

or the typical reaction for folk who don't want to fork out the additional fees usually associated to 3D presentations to experience this as it was originally shot.

[Gremal]

Originally Posted by Zivouhr

That's a typical reaction to 3D like it's a bad thing, probably because of the 3D glasses required to see the dimensions.

Imagine when society eventually reaches the days when most movies are in 3D as James Cameron suggests, and no glasses are required, plus the movie TITLE doesn't include the word "3D", as in "Jaws 3D", I'd say that's when most naysayers will have accepted 3D whether that's 10 years or 100. Until that happens, resistance will remain as with any new media technology.

Hugo 3D could be considered Film Art, so in that sense, it's nice that a film such as this has decided to add dimension for its viewers.

---------- Off Topic:
I remember the resistance I had to Blu Ray, thinking, "DVD looks good enough and now they're trying to get rid of it already with Blu Ray and HD DVD? I'm not wasting my money on that stuff. Then my 360 burnt out one final time, and I bought a PS3 which already had blu ray. After seeing how amazing Cars looked on my HDTV, I was convinced to begin a blu ray library. And then they figured out how to update it with 3D.

Of course, 3D is a little different, but it definitely enhances the movie into another dimension as though you're almost there. I was always a 3D fan since being a kid with the Sega 3D Glasses and all five or six games made for it.... I still own the Sega 3D Glasses and a few games. Maze Hunter 3D looks great.

Well, I'm not sure I agree with that. For one thing, 3D is not new. I remember putting on the red/blue glasses and seeing Jaws3D decades ago. It's gotten a lot better and there is more capital behind the new push for 3D (in studios, consumer electronics and theaters). But it still faces the same problems--namely, is it really an improvement and does it add to the experience. Blu-ray/high def was definitely, measurably an improvement that allowed viewers to get closer to the original film or broadcast. I'm not sure 3D is an improvement. It gets in the way for me. I like having a 2D screen with deep blacks and good resolution that trick my eye into thinking there is depth on well-shot films and shows. With 3D I am always aware it's a gimmick, and that is distracting.

To get back on topic, I chose to see Hugo in 2D. It seems that every person who didn't like the movie saw the 3D version, and couldn't get into the story. Those who saw it in 2D were more awed by the story.

[Jude72]

Originally Posted by Dubstar

the 3D was startling and overall excellent, but it was the 7.1 soundmix that really impressed.

This movie was under my radar. I remember seeing the poster on IMDB but nothing more than that. After seeing some of the comments, and yours about the 7.1, I looked up who did the score...and it's Howard Shore! Nice! One of my fav composers (along with Hans Zimmer, John Williams, James Horner, John Powell, James Newton Howard...and the list goes on).

Looks like I'll be picking this one up blind as soon as it's released!

[Jimmy Smith]

Originally Posted by Gremal

Well, I'm not sure I agree with that. For one thing, 3D is not new. I remember putting on the red/blue glasses and seeing Jaws3D decades ago. It's gotten a lot better and there is more capital behind the new push for 3D (in studios, consumer electronics and theaters). But it still faces the same problems--namely, is it really an improvement and does it add to the experience. Blu-ray/high def was definitely, measurably an improvement that allowed viewers to get closer to the original film or broadcast. I'm not sure 3D is an improvement. It gets in the way for me. I like having a 2D screen with deep blacks and good resolution that trick my eye into thinking there is depth on well-shot films and shows. With 3D I am always aware it's a gimmick, and that is distracting.

To get back on topic, I chose to see Hugo in 2D. It seems that every person who didn't like the movie saw the 3D version, and couldn't get into the story. Those who saw it in 2D were more awed by the story.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9kpTvm6CYA

[Zivouhr]

Originally Posted by Gremal

Well, I'm not sure I agree with that. //

I'm not sure 3D is an improvement. It gets in the way for me. I like having a 2D screen with deep blacks and good resolution that trick my eye into thinking there is depth on well-shot films and shows. With 3D I am always aware it's a gimmick, and that is distracting.

To get back on topic, I chose to see Hugo in 2D. It seems that every person who didn't like the movie saw the 3D version, and couldn't get into the story. Those who saw it in 2D were more awed by the story.

Not to nitpick, but when you say "With 3D I am always aware it's a gimmick, and that is distracting", are you referring to the fact that you can see in dimensions, as in real life with two eyes, or the fact you have to wear 3D glasses?