Blog#2 Opening Piece

During the opening piece of the film Hugo, I noticed that the city of Paris turns into the formation of a clocks inner function ability.To me this particular shot is trying to say that the city has a purpose, even though a clock has many different pieces it still functions as one to do what it needs to do. This also can relate to the people, everyone is different but in a way we all work together to survive and fulfill our purpose. During its birds eye view of the city the scene quickly shifts from night to dusk. To me this shows me that the movie not only represents clocks as a type of machinery but represents how time plays a huge factor on our daily lifestyle. The opening begins with a high level view of the city, and then slowly zooms in on the train station. Then the camera passes through the station showing its daily routine; it then focuses on the station's clock where you see Hugo's face through the number four. This shot was telling me that Hugo has a strong relation towards the idea of clocks, both how it works and just the general idea of it having a purpose. The whole movie Hugo seems to ask himself, what is his purpose, and why does he function the way he does. This not only applies to Hugo but Papa George as well. George Mileasse quotes in the film "I am a broken wound up toy." This means to me that he believes he was set to do only one thing, and now that he has forgotten what he wants to do he feels lost and without purpose.