Stills from 'Hugo 3D' Bring Production Value

There's something special about the look of 'Hugo'. You'd think that would be the case seeing how it's a Martin Scorsese film, but I'm struck by the depth of production value in these stills. The unassuming and subtle precision. Am I seeing things, or are the sets and costuming just plain better than what we generally see in high-budget period/fantasy pieces?

Whether I'm seeing things or not, it just plain looks better. A pleasure.