The Young and Prodigious T. S. Spivet reminds me of Hugo - and I mean that as a major compliment - in many ways: it is visually stunning, makes great use of 3D, follows the adventures of a boy in a fairy-tale setting but with enough drama to satisfy both kids and adult viewers.
T. S. Spivet has a brilliant, advanced mind, but his heart retains its childlike innocence and this duality makes him such a captivating character. One of his inventions wins first place and he embarks on a journey across country, reminiscent of Huckleberry Finn's coming of age escapade, to receive the award.
The rest of the family members are equally interesting. Both of his parents seem to live on a parallel universe. His father lives in the Wild West, while his mother lives in the world of insects and his sister dreams of stardom. His brother died in an accident, which adds a darker tone to the movie, as we see how the family - and especially T. S. Spivet - handles his loss.
T. S. Spivet has a brilliant, advanced mind, but his heart retains its childlike innocence and this duality makes him such a captivating character. One of his inventions wins first place and he embarks on a journey across country, reminiscent of Huckleberry Finn's coming of age escapade, to receive the award.
The rest of the family members are equally interesting. Both of his parents seem to live on a parallel universe. His father lives in the Wild West, while his mother lives in the world of insects and his sister dreams of stardom. His brother died in an accident, which adds a darker tone to the movie, as we see how the family - and especially T. S. Spivet - handles his loss.