The Polar Express

2004 "This holiday season... believe."
6.6| 1h40m| G| en| More Info
Released: 10 November 2004 Released
Producted By: Castle Rock Entertainment
Country: United States of America
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When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

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kareemnabiel Best christmas animation movie ever. Tom Hanks is genius as always and robert is one of a kind.
Davis P The Polar Express really brings the holiday season magic to life. Just the visuals alone are fantastic enough to make anyone feel in the Christmas mood. I love the story, it's every child's ultimate dream on Christmas Eve. The writing is good enough, I will say that it's not quite as good as some better animated movies, but it does the job. The songs are very festive and enjoyable too, almost all being sung by children aboard the train. The characters are interesting and each one different and unique in their own way. And Tom Hanks was a great pick to voice the conductor, Santa, Dad, and the homeless man. If that isn't the most roles ever given to one before..... lol. I will say that some of the middle part of the film does tend to drag a bit, but overall it is a good well constructed movie surrounding the holiday season dreams of millions of children across the globe. If you have younger children in your family then I definitely suggest watching around Christmas time. It comes on television a good bit around then anyways. It's fun, magical, and visually breathtaking. 7/10 for The Polar Express.
roriname It is about time to stop telling kids lies about the tradition of Coca Cola consumerism Christmas/Santa Claus. This is NO lie that needs to be told to children. Take away the gifts and that Coca Cola Red Monstrosity. Do a movie about that, Hollywood... But it would be harder to sell. I have no problems with giving presents to each others on that particular day but you can give a present to anybody at any day. But THIS is not the purpose of Christmastime. This is not the story why people celebrate. Thus making the movie a really really blant animated fantasy flick. It is just wrong. The interpretation of this time of the year needs to be told for what it actually is - daylight/sun. The movie got nothing going for itself. The voice talent of tom hanks is bothersome. This movie is a stinker all over. A big fat lie told to kids and grown ups too. Jaaaayzus.
lisafordeay The Polar Express is a 2004 motion capture film directed by Robert Zurkenkis who is over Back To The Future franchise and tells the tale of a young boy who comes across a mysterious train ran by a conductor voiced by Tom Hanks and the little boy goes off on a magical journey to see Santa Clause in the North Pole. So will the little boy go back home?Overall I thought the film was very good,the motion capture was very good as I liked how the conductor was like Tom Hanks and the animation is very similar to the Jim Carrey film A Christmas Carol that was made in 2009. The story is good but the animation is definitely the show stealer in this film.If you love motion capture films and you are a fan of Tom Hanks then check it out. I really liked it,and its perfect to watch this holiday season.