The Polar Express (DVD, 2005, Full Frame)

We all love to watch our classic Christmas shows. You can add this one to the shows you'll make sure your children and grandchildren see every year. A wonderful story about a boy who is starting to 'grow out' of Christmas and no longer believe in the magic of Christmas. He discovers along the Polar Express to the North Pole about Christmas and the thruth about Santa Clause.

A very cute story that every child should experience!

This is a great movie that combines amazing animation and a great storyline to produce a fantastic film. The excellent cinematography provides for an excellent “feel” for the movie. The voices provide for a realistic masterpiece that really fits the theme of the movie. The upbeat plot keeps the viewer interested at all times. In conclusion, I recommend this movie for anyone who is looking for a more contemporary Christmas movie for any age group.

My kids and I really enjoyed this film. Thes story is facinating and the graphics are stunning. Truly a masterpiece of film making. Tom Hanks is fun as different characters and the story flows well. My kids love watching it again and again.

Another excellent Christmas fairy tale for children. I expect that this will be a much loved classic. Excellent graphics and storyline.

Our family enjoyed this title when we had borrowed it from the library, so I knew I would be adding it to our collection in the future. We enjoyed the actor Tom Hanks and the others that supplied the character voices. The visual special effects, coupled with the crisp sound on a big screen made viewing this movie a treat for us.

This is a great movie!! It is also great for kids (even though I do not have any)...I originally saw this movie when my best friend brought it over (she has the movie)- and I loved it!! So, I decided that I too wanted to purchase it. It's especially fun to watch at Christmas time. Highly recommended!!

Director Robert Zemeckis revolutionized the art of animated film in 1998's WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT by dropping cartoon characters into the same frame with flesh-and-blood actors. In THE POLAR EXPRESS, live action and animation have merged seamlessly, resulting in sparkling super-realism. A landmark technique Zemeckis and his Sony Pictures Imageworks team call "Performance Capture" perfectly suits the tenor of this wondrous children's Christmas story by Chris Van Allsburg. A disillusioned little boy, just old enough to doubt the existence of Santa Claus, has the adventure of a lifetime one fateful Christmas Eve. Clad in his pajamas, he climbs aboard a magic train to the North Pole, driven by a kindly train conductor (voiced by Tom Hanks who starred in both of Zemeckis's Academy-Award winning films FORREST GUMP and CASTAWAY). Among myriad jaw-dropping moments, the train plummets brakeless through crystalline mountains in a simulated roller coaster ride. Going off the rails, skidding sideways, and snaking violently across a frozen lake, the train arrives at the North Pole (a vast, glowing city of brick buildings). At that moment, the car carrying the kids detaches and they're sent tumbling down never-ending chutes and slides until they land in the middle of Santa's Workshop. With its fascinating tale and impressive technical frolics, THE POLAR EXPRESS is destined to become both a holiday classic and a new turning point in the art of animated cinema.

This is truly one of my favorite Christmas movies. Tom Hanks is just amazing in all the different roles he plays. A wonderful movie for all to enjoy. Highly recommend!

Finally, a modern movie that can capture the wonder and sentiment of the Christmas season. Not only does Polar Express have exceptional graphics, but the story line keeps you fastened to your seat.

I purchased this movie for my mother. As a first grade teacher, she read it to her students every Christmas. She loves the book and was so excited to see the movie. She was even more excited to receive the movie this year for Christmas. It is a wonderful story with the best graphics I have ever seen on a movie. And who doesn't love Tom Hanks?

My 3 year old watched this movie over and over at Christmastime on television. Then after Christmas she kept asking to see it again. We ordered it so that she can see it anytime, not just at Christmas. It is a great movie for big kids and adults as well.

My family and I rented this movie. After sometime my son just had to have it. This is a wonderful movie for the whole family. We love it because it entertains the children as well as the adults.

movie was fascinating in content, in action, and in the different movie format.
magical music...it makes you want to crank it up! a wonderful family movie that even allthe adults would enjoy. I have seen it so many times with the grandkids, and still every time I seeit it captivates me. I actually bought a few copies to have in the car collection, the house collection and the vacation home .

I bought this movie for my daughter who by the way LOVES IT!!! It's one of those movies that reminds you of your childhood. GREAT family movie!!!

I really enjoyed this movie. The graphics are really great, much better than I was expecting. Most of the voice work is done by Tom Hanks, and he does a great job of it.

The main moral to this movie is to believe. If you don't believe in something you won't be able to experience it. In the movie they used in an example if you didn't believe in Santa (or the beauty of Christmas), you wouldn't be able to hear the bells ring on Santa's sleigh. It's the same thing about life. If you don't believe you can accomplish something, it's likely that you won't get very far.

This is a great movie for the kids as well as the adults. If you enjoy Christmas movies, then you will love this one.

We owned the original book and loved the meaning then. Took the kids to the movie and man the whole family was intrigued not only with the animation but the story line is good too. For the Family must have, this is one of them especially for the Christmas time of year. It is also great to know that some kids aren't needy, spoiled and wanting. Just wanting a bell only? What a great kid!

My family loves this movie! Such a classic movie for the holiday seasons! Animation is incredible as well!

Seller had great prices and prompt mailing, Thank you very much.... Would do buisness with again. My son will be so happy when he opens this at Christmas

The Polar Express (also known as The Polar Express in 3D) is a 2004 Academy Award-nominated feature film based on the children's book of the same title by Chris Van Allsburg.

The film, written, produced, and directed by Robert Zemeckis, is entirely "live action" using performance capture technology, with the exception of the waiters who dispense hot chocolate on the train, because their feats were impossible for real-life actors to achieve. Performance capture technology incorporates the movements of live actors into animated characters. It stars actor Tom Hanks in five distinct roles, including the role of Santa Claus. The film was produced by Castle Rock Entertainment in association with Shangri-La Entertainment, ImageMovers, Playtone and Golden Mean, for Warner Bros. The visual effects and performance capture was done at Sony Pictures Imageworks. The studio first released the $170 million film in both conventional and IMAX 3D theaters on Wednesday, November 10, 2004. It was the last film in which Michael Jeter made a contribution as he had died on March 31, 2003, and the film is dedicated to his memory.

My grandson really likes this movie. I have been looking for it in the stores and no one has it. I was really excited when I was able to buy it for him.

Polar Express has become my family's most current addition to our holiday family favorites! Last year between two of my grandsons, both just 2-yrs old they played our one dvd so much that it does not play well anymore thus leaving me to purchased not one but two new ones this year!

A storyline that keeps one watching while renewing the pure innocence of true holiday spirit, spirit found in the wonderment of a child's world where hope, joy, kindness and love lives flows without question or remorse!

Received item ordered very promptly, only problem, it was not as advertised. Returned item and was promptly refunded my money. Would probably do business with this seller again.

This is a great family movie for all ages. When children stop believing in Santa is sad (I cried for a month),but in all honesty children should know the reason for the season and not just Santa is going to bring you whatever is on your wishlist. It's a fantasy ride that is worth taking and Tom Hanks is wonderful as the conductor of the train. The Child learns about the little things of life on his journey through time. I don't want to really give this movie away, so all I have to say is..........Enjoy the movieeeeeeeeeeeee.