The Polar Express [2004 film]

by Robert Zemeckis (Director & Screenplay), William Broyles Jr. (Screenwriter)

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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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Acting (Voice): 4.5; Theme: 4.0; Content: 4.5; Language: 5.0; Overall: 4.0

A young boy who is beginning to question the "spirit of Christmas" gets the ride of his life on the Polar Express. He shares many adventures with other express riders and other colorful characters as they travel to the North Pole. Interesting theme and imaginative animation. Recommend.

***December 22, 2023***
2022 movie #198. 2004. Another Xmas movie I put off too long. I thought the trailer looked creepy. The movie is a bit creepy (the 3D animation of the human characters is a little off-putting) but otherwise enjoyable. Probably a bit scary for little kids.
Based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg. 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.
Based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg. 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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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. (source: TMDb)
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. (source: TMDb)

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Burgess, Don (Director of photography)
Carter, Rick (Production designer)
Chiang, Doug (Production designer)
Eli, Josh (Actor)
Gaye, Nona (Actor)
Goetzman, Gary (Producer)
Hanks, Tom (Actor)
Johnston, Joanna (Costume designer)
Presley, Robert (Director of photography)
Starkey, Steve (Producer)
Teitler, William (Producer)

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Canonical title
The Polar Express [2004 film]
Original publication date
2004
People/Characters
Santa Claus
Important places
North Pole
Important events
Christmas
Related movies
The Polar Express (2004 | IMDb)

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DDC/MDS
791.43Arts & recreationRecreation, sports, and performing artsMovies, TV, VideoMotion pictures, radio, television, podcastingMotion pictures
LCC
PN1997 .P65 .P65Language and LiteratureLiterature (General)Literature (General)DramaMotion picturesPlays, scenarios, etc.

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5 — English, French, Norwegian (Bokmål), Russian, Spanish
ISBNs
20
UPCs
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