Friday Release: 'Hugo' arrives in India

New Delhi: Martin Scorsese's 3D adventure drama 'Hugo' is finally releasing in India. It is based on Brian Selznick's novel by the name 'The Invention of Hugo Cabret'. The film is written by John Logan while Johnny Depp has donned the role of one of the producers of the film.

The film stars Asa Butterfield, Chloe Grace Moretz, Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen, Helen McCrory, Ray Winstone, Emily Mortimer, Jude Law and Christopher Lee in prominent roles.

'Hugo' is set in Paris where an orphan who lives in the walls of a train station wants to solve a mystery which involves his father and an automaton.

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  Winner of five Oscar awards, director Martin Scorsese's 'Hugo' is being released in India on May 4, 2012.

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  Asa Butterfield, Ben Kingsley, Chloe Grace Moretz and Sacha Baron Cohen are in the star cast of the film.

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  A still from the adventure film 'Hugo'.

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  'Hugo' was nominated in eleven categories at the 84th Academy Awards.

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  'Hugo' is based on Brian Selznick's novel 'The Invention of Hugo Cabret'.

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  The film revolves around a boy who lives alone in a Paris railway station.

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  The USP of the film is definitely its special effects.

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  'Hugo' promises to be a visual treat for the audiences.

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  This romantic film is also being released on May 4, 2012.

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  Zac Efron and Taylor Schilling play the lead roles in the film.

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  'The Lucky One' has been directed by Scott Hicks.

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  The film is based on a novel of the same name, by Nicholas Sparks.

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  Zac Efron's new avatar is really impressive.

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  'The Lucky One' hits the screens on May 4, 2012.

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  Jason Statham, Catherine Chan and Chris Sarandon's 'Safe' is also being released this week.

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  'Safe' is an action thriller.

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  Jason Statham looks stylish in the film.

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  This action packed film has been directed by Boaz Yakin.

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  With three Hollywood films being released this week, let's see who wins the box office battle.

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  'Safe' is being released on May 4, 2012.

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\'Hugo\' was received with great enthusiasm at the 84th Academy Awards where it received five Oscars.

The film has been released in America and has received positive reviews. Critics praised 'Hugo' for its imaginative 3 D effects and inherent philosophy.

'Hugo' was received with great enthusiasm at the 84th Academy Awards where it received five Oscars in the categories of Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, Best Visual Effects, Best Sound Mixing, and Best Sound Editing.

Martin Scorsese is known for his different take on the contemporary society and the transitions it is going through. He had come up with pathbreaking films such as 'Taxi Driver', 'Raging Bull', and 'The Departed' in the past. Thus, the Indian audiences would be hoping for another good film from the master storyteller. The immense success of the film throughout the world would only increase their expectations from the film.

Also See

• 84th Academy Awards: 'Artist' wins best picture, lead actor
• Curtain up at Oscars, 'Hugo' an early winner

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