I have seen both.
My choice was, hands down, “The Artist”; until I saw “Hugo”.
While “The Artist” was innovative, “Hugo” was a much more elaborate film. Both were excellent, but the edge should have gone to “Hugo”
They should have held the awards in Paris, last night.
You had:
The Artist - French Produced
Hugo - Takes place in 1930’s Paris
Midnight in Paris
The War Horse - Takes place in WWI-era France
I think maybe the fact that Scorcese directed it, may have hurt its’ chances.
I think it was a crime that Ben Kingsley wasn’t even nominated for Best Supporting Actor in Hugo.