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Polar Express (2004)
Plot of Polar Express
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. Director: Robert Zemeckis. Actors: Tom Hanks, Nona Gaye. Critic's Quotes: "Two enthusiastic thumbs way up for 'The Polar Express.'" -Ebert & Roeper, "This train ride is both majestic and edge-of-your-seat." - The Hollywood Reporter / Duane Byrge, "An instant Christmas classic in a league with the original 'Miracle on 34th St.'" Joel Siegel / Good Morning America.
Review of Polar Express
Do you believe?  Do you remember what it was to be a kid and believe in the fantastic?  Can you remember what it was like to believe in what most of us adults know as being unbelievable - just stories told by our elders to make us clean our rooms, be good kids or just to go to bed early on Christmas Eve so mom and pop could enjoy some alone time (and get all of the gifts under the Christmas tree with the "from Santa" tags). This movie can take you back to those days when dreams can come true.   The story is about a young child who starts to lose faith in the story of Santa Clause.  He is not old enough to stop believing, yet young enough to still be a child.  He (Hero Boy) is the child within all of us.  Throughout the movie, we begin to relate to the boy and his friends as they go on an adventure to meet the Prince of the North Pole, the big man himself, Santa Clause. But, like all good Robert Zemeckis films, it is not simple.   To get to the North Pole, one must travel via an old fashioned majestic locomotive named the Polar Express.  This is a train that only those young enough to believe can see, traveling on tracks just outside your home.  The crew of the Polar Express is just as magical as the story itself.  The conductor (voiced by Tom Hanks) is an odd sort.  He is an adult, yet one that is sympathetic to the plight of children once you can see past his ordered straight-forward exterior.  The crew themselves are straight out of a Christmas musical with dancing and singing as entertainment during every meal. The boy befriends three friends who are also on a mission to see Santa.  Along the way, there are a few mishaps, where this young and timid boy overcomes his own insecurities and disbeliefs to perform heroic deeds to help those he has just met.  My favorite character he meets along the way is the train traveling man - who I think represents those fleeting memories or residue of the thoughts and beliefs from our childhood that have not completely faded away.   The whole film is set in ordinary places - a train, mountains, the north pole, made magical by imagination.  The animations and effects are extraordinary.  The faces and expressions of the characters sometimes seem so real you forget you are watching an animated movie.  It is incredible how far they have come in the area of computer generated animation - it is just simply amazing.   Although I write this review from the mind of an adult, it is a movie for the whole family, regardless of age.  Children love the story and are captivated by the action and adventure that the children their own age are experiencing.   This is one movie I would definitely put on your Christmas gift list to Santa.  You can watch it yourself or better yet, with your whole family this Christmas and every year for many Christmases to come.
Polar Express Press Release
“Amazing!  You’ve never seen anything like it.  No one has.” -        Joel Siegel, “GOOD MORNING AMERICA”/ABC-TV   BE A PART OF THE FAMILY DVD EVENT OF THE YEAR!    BELIEVE! THE POLAR EXPRESS STEAMS ONTO DVD NOVEMBER 22 FROM WARNER HOME VIDEO   The Academy Award®-Winning Team Of Tom Hanks And Director Robert Zemeckis Reunite!   Based on bestselling novel with over 6 million copies sold to date!   THE 2-DISC SPECIAL EDITION DVD IS FILLED WITH A TRAINLOAD OF SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDING A NEVER-BEFORE-HEARD SONG, A FLURRY OF SPECIAL EFFECTS FEATURETTES, GAME CHALLENGES FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES AND MUCH MORE!   Burbank, CA, May X, 2005 – All Aboard!  The magical journey begins on November 22 when The Polar Express arrives on DVD and video from Warner Home Video.  This must- own classic, perfect for the entire family, will be a treasured part of the holiday season.  The Academy Award®-winning team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Cast Away) reunite to create this awe-inspiring tale about the power of belief, that transcends generations and cultures.  2-Disc Special Edition special features include a never-before-heard song, a making of feature that explores how Tom Hanks and the brilliant special effects team created 5 different characters, a Josh Groban video, two interactive challenges for children, and much more!     The Polar Express movie-only DVD will be available at $28.98 SRP / $19.95 MAP on a single disc in widescreen and full frame formats.  The Special Edition will be available at $29.95 SRP/$22.95 MAP in collectable rainbow foil packaging on a two-disc DVD in widescreen format.  VHS is available at and $22.99SRP/No MAP.  Single order units and merchandiser orders are due October 11.              The Polar Express was selected as “Critics Choice” by the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) and received three Academy Award® nominations including Best Original Song (Josh Groban), Sound and Sound Editing.  The film was also recognized with a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song.    “An instant Christmas classic in a league with the original Miracle on 34th Street.” - Joel Siegel, GOOD MORNING AMERICA/ABC-TV   “Two enthusiastic thumbs way up.” - Ebert & Roeper    DVD ELEMENTS   The Polar Express 2-disc Special Edition DVD will be the ultimate Christmas treat.  Groundbreaking extras include:   Disc 1 Theatrical Trailer   Disc 2 ·       Additional Song:  The never-before-heard “Smokey and Steamer” song. ·       You Look Familiar: Hear about Tom Hanks’ 5 unique roles, how each character was different, and what it took for him to bring each one to life. ·       A Genuine Ticket to Ride: Behind-the-scenes secrets.  -         Performance Capture -         Virtual Camera -         Hair and Wardrobe -         Creating the North Pole -         Music ·       True Inspiration An Author’s Adventure: Chris Van Allsburg discusses his artistic background and how he conceived the idea for The Polar Express book.  ·       Believe: Josh Groban Music Video: Josh Groban at the Greek performing the Academy Award nominated original song Believe ·       Behind the Scenes of Believe ·       Polar Express Challenges (2 menu challenges that kids can play). ·       Meet the Snow Angels: The Moviemakers’ Christmas Memories ·       “Flurry of Effects”:  (Easter Eggs) Showcases the “performance capture” process used to create the animation. This feature allows viewers to watch short scenes from the film with the ability to toggle between several video sequences. o      All Aboard o      Hot Chocolate o      Hobo on top of Train o      I Believe o       Good Bye ·        THQ Polar Express Game Demo.   The single disc DVD will contain only the movie.      SYNOPSIS   “‘The Polar Express’ is a treasure.  It will be a holiday tradition for generations.” - Francine Brokaw / LA FAMILY   Get up, get on, and get ready for the ride of your life! It’s Christmas Eve, and you’re about to roller-coaster up and down mountains, slip-slide over ice fields, teeter across mile-high bridges and be served hot chocolate by singing waiters more astonishing than any you can imagine. You’re on The Polar Express!   Tom Hanks stars in and Robert Zemeckis directs this instant holiday classic filmed in dazzling performance capture animation that makes every moment magical. “Seeing is believing,” says a mysterious hobo who rides the rails with you. You’ll see wonders. And you’ll believe. All aboooooard!
The Cast		Director	Orignal Book Author
Tom Hanks	Multiple characters	Robert Zemeckis	Chris Van Allsburg
Leslie Harter Zemeckis	Sister Sarah & Mother
Eddie Deezen	Know-It-All
Nona Gaye	Hero Girl
Peter Scolari	Lonely Boy
Brendan King	Pastry Chef
Rating	Length	Screenplay	Year
G	100 minutes	Robert Zemeckis William Broyles Jr.	2004
Pictures from the Polar Express (click on any picture below to enlarge)
Related Links
Official Polar Express Website (WarnerBros.com) IMDb.com
Polar Express Trivia
This review was written by Ian Ripley. Copyright 2006. All Rights Reserved.

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