The Polar Express

  • 2004


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55 % Rotten
$ 7 Million
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Positive Reviews 49
Negative reviews 11
Average Rating 3.5/5
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3.0
As a spectacle, The Polar Express looks remarkable. As a film, however, its the equivalent of an elaborately wrapped Christmas present containing a ni .. Av Club
2.0
Watching the humans in The Polar Express is like watching people through a smeary car windscreen the realism is there, but theres something a tad skew .. Austin Chronicle
5.0
Not expected is a dazzling level of creativity in certain other scenes. Rogerebert
3.0
The message is seasonally bright and works well enough as a throwaway holiday movie. Cinema Blend
4.5
The story is quite simple, but the well written script keeps the story moving at a decent pace to keep the viewer interested and involved. Screen Rant
4.0
A marvelous screen adaptation of the Chris Van Allsburg Christmas classic about one of the great enduring mysteries of the universe Santa Claus. Spirituality And Practice
2.5
But thats not enough to make it a worthwhile full length feature movie. Sover
2.5
Robert Zemeckis computer animated feature, based on the 1986 Caldecott Award winning book by Chris Van Allsburg, is an extraordinary achievement, whic .. Tv Guide
3.1
Certain moments will amaze... but these new digital characters very often look stiff and spooky, like a wax museum dummy that you could swear just mov .. Combust Ible Celluloid
2.8
The lack of real emotions from the characters diminishes the power of the story.Santa Claus doesnt even smile! Lariat
2.2
The Pixar folks managed it in the Toy Story films, but here the medium is too weighty to match the buoyancy in Hanks performances.Besides, all the viv .. Eric Ds Nider
1.5
The movement of the characters is alternately slow, stiff and even spastic, with the enthusiasm of the voiceovers often not matching the body performa .. News Review
3.0
However, as a fast moving life lesson about faith and hope, the film weaves sentimentality and gentle moralising into every scene. Radio Times
1.3
So much toil, trouble and talent (not to mention $165 million) has gone into the task of transforming Chris Van Allsburgs slender 1985 Christmas story .. Rolling Stone
3.5
But sickly songs and lesson learning aside, a lovely sense of adventure and creativity keeps us gripped, while Zemeckis wonderful visual boundary shat .. Shadows On The Wall
4.0
While the cute story is nothing new, the cutting edge motion capture animation is staggeringly beautiful and other worldly. View London
2.5
Many moviegoers may find its colors and effects delightful enough to make the experience a thrill. Cs Monitor
3.5
2) the triumphant introduction of a new cinematic technique which seamlessly blends the work of real actorstheir voices, expressions and movementswith .. Film Journal
3.0
For half an hour or so, its great stuff: a mixture of Spielberg, Norman Rockwell and Roald Dahl. The Guardian
2.5
The movie is far more interesting as a technical achievement than as a narrative tale, though the technical marvel can only compensate up to a point f .. Emanuellevy
2.5
The movie is more meticulously detailed than real life is even the characters eyeballs have texture. Salon
3.0
Cynics will sneeze in shock; children, young and old, will cuddle up and dream along. Empire
4.0
There are moments of great beauty, especially the vertiginous ride as we watch a golden train ticket carried away by an eagle. Common Sense Media
5.0
But really, there are too many joys here to enumerate, a 90 minute piling on of eye grabbing visuals and inventive sequences. Sf Gate
2.0
A long, unbroken shot following a lost train ticket as it coasts on the breeze will leave your jaw slack. Bbc
2.5
Zemeckis manages a few lovely moments (in one scene, the wind blows and makes it seem as if a snowman is waving goodbye to the films hero), but subtle .. Slant Magazine
4.0
Remember what it felt like to believe.Alas, that flutter comes after a very, very long journey; the film, for all its beauty, plays far more to the ey .. Washington Post
3.5
Somewhere amid those computer generated pixels, there is life, liveliness and magic. Washington Post
1.5
Based on the childrens book by Chris Van Allsburg, this computer animated feature is a grave and disappointing failure, as much of imagination as of t .. The New York Times
5.0
And, as a film truly meant for the entire family to enjoy and embrace, one couldnt ask for a movie more pure and genuine. The Movie Boy
2.5
Songs, beginning with the rousingly animated Hot Chocolate, are bland. Reeling Reviews
2.2
Songs, beginning with the rousingly animated Hot Chocolate, are bland. Reeling Reviews
2.5
The story might have made for a wonderful TV special, but here its enormously padded. Las Vegas Weekly
4.4
The Polar Express is cinematic magic a delightful tale guaranteed to enthrall viewers of all ages. ReelViews
3.8
And with a touching story like Polar Express that real life connection is missed at times. Hollywood
3.5
The trip is definitely an adventure, but its destination is kind of an overblown letdown. Seattle Pi
2.2
Creepy looking performance capture computer generated animation transposes artist/author Chris Van Allsburgs roller coaster ride story about a steam t .. Coles Mithey
3.5
The overall artwork is remarkable, and the action sequences are inventive and emotionally gripping. Cnn
3.1
Children will, no doubt, enjoy every minute of The Polar Express, even if it never quite realizes a level of magical realism that will lift the spirit .. Spliced Wire
2.0
It was an incredible thing she did for us: After the Toronto shootings, tales of grace on the Danforth A shooter brought death and destruction. The Star
2.5
And the primary result is that the film lacks the warmth or edginess that it so desperately needs. Deseret News
4.5
Polar Express combines good storytelling with spectacular visuals. Urban Cine File
3.5
Designed to ensure good dreams for every viewer, it should be a Christmas standard from now until, at least, the next democratic president is elected. Varia Gate
5.0
Using a combination of performance capture and CGI, the creators of this movie have created animation that is beautiful to behold. Three Movie Buffs
4.0
Mike Moustakas grew up with the Royals, not just as a baseball player but as a man. Kansas City
3.0
The problem with the film of Enduring Love isnt so much the film itself; if you havent read the book, chances are youll enjoy the adaptation just fine .. The Stranger
3.8
In this film, he takes us to all three: a simpler time, a far off and frozen place, and an animated exhibition that glows like a forest of illuminated .. Christianity Today
4.4
All of this takes a great amount of attention and deserves great kudos. Ross Anthony
4.4
Hanks pours it on with a heart wrenching, tear inducing, 4 boxes of tissues final narration that made the toughest and most cynical of audience member .. Waffle Movies
2.0
The Polar Express Synopsis Tom Hanks produces and stars in this screen adaptation of the beloved childrens book of the same name written by Jumanji au .. Movie Web
3.5
Analysis: The Polar Express is a stunningly gorgeous work of visual art. ComingSoon
3.8
The train ride is full of thrills, the musical numbers are great and Tom Hanks is a lot of fun, playing five very different characters: the hero boy, .. Montreal Film Journal
3.5
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie. Window To The Movies
4.0
While the story is fantastic and the visuals often awe inspiring, after a while it begins to look like a one man show. Film Quips Online
3.0
But wonder is a noticeably quiet emotion, and quiet is not what the noisy core of the moviegoing audience wants to experience. La Times
2.5
But the more central the themes of belief and the meaning of Christmas are to the story, the more problematic it becomes to focus on Santa and effecti .. Decent Films
2.5
Still, kids should have fun with this movie.But the real joy of Christmas will be when you pull out the original storybook, snuggle up by the fire wit .. Fat Guys At The Movies
3.8
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3.8
This movie, which aspires to be a Christmas movie classic on the Its a Wonderful Life level, is overwhelming, enjoyable and impressive, without being .. Articles Chicago Tribune
3.8
The overall look of the film is breathtaking.The snowflakes seem real, the special effects are amazing and the total effect satisfying. Entertainment Spectrum
3.1
Sadly, the ultimately destination for The Polar Express is to be a film better remembered and commended for the technological boundaries it barrels th .. Mid West Film Journal
3.5
The key to enjoying this unique experiment rests, fittingly, on whether you are willing to set aside your own skepticism and go along with the movies .. Miami
5.0
This high tech yuletide treat is a super duper ride through an uncharted land. Articles Orlando Sentinel
5.0
Its a testament to the work that you often forget you are watching an animated film. Crazed Fan Boy
2.5
Visually, the movie has fantastic ideas but is too burdened by the consequences of its technique for them to leave any lasting impression. Cinema Phile
4.4
Its not real and the faces on the toy people dont look human, but it has bells and whistles galore and will take you as far as your imagination allows .. Articles Baltimore Sun
4.4
The filmmakers ratchet up the excitement of the train ride by making it clatter over the rails like a gut wrenching out of control roller coaster for .. Buffalo News
1.0
With time to fill, Zemeckis turns the magical train ride of the book into a disaster film that rivals Atomic Train. There are derailments, animals on .. Kc Active
4.4
Its message is clear and dear: the spirit of Christmas lives in your heart. Paloalto Online
4.4
But its heart is in the right place, and its bell should ring for many enchanted children in its audience. Seattle Times
2.5
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2.5
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3.5
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