Did not read the book. The movie exceeded my expectations. Fine cast. Great acting. Good cinematography. And an american classic as the director, Martin Scorsese.I felt like I was watching a dream. I've seen most of the academy awards best film nominations and my vote goes to Hugo.
The movie adaptation of Brian Selznick's awesome book "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" comes out in November. I'm always wary of movie adaptations of good books, so I guess we'll see.