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Destined to become a holiday perennial, The Polar Express also heralded a brave new world of all-digital filmmaking. Critics and audiences were divided between those who hailed it as an instant classic that captures the visual splendor and evocative innocence of Chris Van Allsburg's popular children's book, and those who felt that the innovative use of "performance capture"--to accurately translate live performances into all-digital characters--was an eerie and not-quite-lifelike distraction from the story's epic-scale North Pole adventure. In any case it's a benign, kind-hearted celebration of the yuletide spirit, especially for kids who have almost grown out of their need to believe in Santa Claus. Tom Hanks is the nominal "star" who performs five different computer-generated characters, but it's the visuals that steal this show, as director Robert Zemeckis indulges his tireless pursuit of technological innovation. No matter how you respond to the many wonders on display, it's clear that The Polar Express represents a significant milestone in the digital revolution of cinema. If it also fills you with the joy of Christmas (in spite of its Nuremberg-like rally of frantic elves), so much the better. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
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The academy Award-winning team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis reunite for 'The Polar Express', an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. Late on Christmas Eve night, a boy (Daryl Sabara) lies in bed hoping to hear the sound of reindeer bells from Santa's sleigh. When to his surprise, a steam engine's roar and whistle can be heard outside his window. The conductor (Hanks) invites him on board to take an extraordinary journey to the North Pole with many other pajama-clad children. There, he receives an extraordinary gift only those who still believe in Santa can experience.
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55 of 55 people found the following review helpful
By AJ SEVERYN
Format:DVD
I read the picture book of the Polar Express some years ago. The illustrations are beautiful, and the story is about as Christmassy as you could imagine. The film brings those illustrations to life, and adds wonderful elements to the story. The animation, colour, music and emotions in the story are all beautiful and captivating. It is like a magical dream, and I think the DVD of the Polar Express will rank along such classics like 'The Snowman', 'The Santa Clause' etc as a Christmas perennial family must-see. The two children singing 'When Christmas comes to town' on the back of the train is very moving, the sequence when the girl's ticket blows off the train and through the snowy night is phenomenal, and Josh Groban singing 'Believe' at the end credits is beautiful. A movie for kids, sure, but also a reminder to us grown-ups that being child-like is a quality, not a weakness.
88 of 89 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Fantastic film for children and adults alike, even my husband enjoyed it and he doesn't sit through films well. This film puts you in the mood for christmas and makes you believe in the spirt of christmas that you may of had when you were a child. Absolutely love the film and highly recommend it to anyone.
30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I took my daughter to see this at our local cinema and it was the very first movie that totally captivated her: She sat bolt upright entranced throughout the whole movie and cheered at the end of the movie.
[...]later when we purchased it on DVD it was exactly the same. She absolutely loves this movie and as a consequence so do her parents. In fact I have not met any parents that haven't raved about this movie and how much their kids love it. That I think puts this movie in perspective. It's a Christmas movie for kids and families and it's a Christmas movie loved by kids and families. Essential Christmas viewing! Believe.
[...]later when we purchased it on DVD it was exactly the same. She absolutely loves this movie and as a consequence so do her parents. In fact I have not met any parents that haven't raved about this movie and how much their kids love it. That I think puts this movie in perspective. It's a Christmas movie for kids and families and it's a Christmas movie loved by kids and families. Essential Christmas viewing! Believe.
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Waste of money, there's no film
The DVD is an Australian version and the only thing that played was the trailer for piracy - no film. Because of the cheap price, it's not worth the postage to return it. Read more
Published 7 hours ago by Mrs. A. C. Crowe
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Polar Express
Bought as present for child -
I loved it and I am sure this will be a classic in years to come-
Loved the idea of making the "character" (train conductor)... Read more
I loved it and I am sure this will be a classic in years to come-
Loved the idea of making the "character" (train conductor)... Read more
Published 5 days ago by Karma Brown
4.0 out of 5 stars
Tom Hanks
Good 3D good childrens stroy well directed and plot well written once you start watching you enter a different world.
Published 29 days ago by EcBowls
5.0 out of 5 stars
ONE OF THE BEST
THIS HAS BECOME ONE OF THE BEST CHRISTMAS DVD TO HAVE AND TO OWN. ALONG WITH ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE. WELL WORTH BUYING.
Published 1 month ago by FIONA
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fab film
What brilliant film. My son and his cousins (Aged 2, 3, 3, & 5) Adore this film. Although our copy is packed away with the Christmas stuff until December 2013 - My 3 year old... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Polar Express 3d Bluray
I already had this film on DVD but now i have a 3D system i thought i would treat myself as it is one of my fovourite films, and i`m pleased i did as the 3D is great.
Published 1 month ago by multitwerp
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
Even though christmas has long gone My grandson ask's for it to be put on every visit! Come to think about it I watch it when he is not there!!
Published 2 months ago by Kathleen Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Polar Express
I bought this DVD for my Grandson for when he comes over he loves the film and has watched it twice already.
Published 2 months ago by Michele Swallow
4.0 out of 5 stars
A lovely film
This is a fantastically animated film, great for family viewing. I love anything related to Christmas and this film is no exception. Read more
Published 2 months ago by debs
5.0 out of 5 stars
A modern day Christmas classic
A family favourite, popular with adults & kids alike that gets a viewing year after year (usually on Christmas Eve). Read more
Published 2 months ago by High Speed
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