514 reviews
Sales Rank: 2988

Format: Ac-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Animated, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 100 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
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MPN: 74064
ISBN: 1419818708
UPC: 012569740648
EAN: 9781419818707
ASIN: B000AGTPUK

Theatrical Release Date: November 10, 2004
Release Date: November 22, 2005
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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com
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

The World of The Polar Express

The book by Chris Van Allsburg

The Soundtrack

The Magic Journey (Polar Express the Movie) (book)

Stills from Polar Express (click for larger image)

Product Description
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.Running Time: 100 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating: G UPC: 012569740648 Manufacturer No: 74064

Customer Reviews: Read 509 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

A Magical New Holiday Classic August 29, 2008
Jeremy Hanson (California USA)
"The Polar Express" is based on the classic picture book by Chris Van Allsburg, and brought to the screen through the magic of computer animation. The movie is a huge spectacle of wondrous imagery. All this surrounds the story of a skeptical young boy who takes a Christmas Eve ride on the Polar Express, in attempt to convince himself that Santa Claus is real. Tom Hanks is the star, providing the performance of several characters, including the stoic Conductor, who plays it strict in one instance, then endearing in the next. Much has been made of the liberties taken with the original story. This is just a case of having to stretch a simple story into feature length. But a lot of added sequences are enjoyable and breathtaking, including the snappy "Hot Chocolate" number. You can expect this to be a new holiday classic that will be remembered for years!

5 out of 5 stars

A great holiday movie August 24, 2008
Veloman (Phoenix, AZ USA)
I saw this movie in the theater with my granddaughter. We were both enthralled with the story and the excellent animation. I feel it will become a staple for the season and a classic on a par with Wizard of Oz.
I had to have it in my movie collection.

4 out of 5 stars

3D Blu Ray Coming!! August 19, 2008
Orlando Diaz
First off my rating of four stars is for the film itself and the current Blu Ray(which i do not own but rented)

Warner Bros just announced that on October 28 they will be rereleasing polar Express in 3D with four 3D glasses.

I wonder when it would pop up on Amazon?

5 out of 5 stars

The Polar Express on Blu-ray July 20, 2008
Dennis D. Fester (St. Louis metro area)
Not only is this a great movie for all ages, but owning it on Blu-ray is fantastic. I have had the standard DVD for a few years but the Blu-ray DVD is truly several steps up in picture quality. The colors are more vivid and sound is outstanding!

5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous May 5, 2008
J. R. Hartz (Pittsburgh, PA)
I love this movie. It makes you feel like you are there or would like to be there. I don't need to just watch this at Christmas time any time is good if you need a pick me up.

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