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Marking its destined place as a holiday favorite, The Polar Express ushered in an era of groundbreaking all-digital filmmaking. Its reception was polarized: some hailed it as an immediate classic, capturing the visual grandeur and nostalgic innocence of Chris Van Allsburg's beloved children's tale, while others found the innovative "performance capture" technique - seamlessly translating live performances into fully digital characters - unsettling, detracting from the epic adventure to the North Pole. Regardless, the film stands as a heartwarming tribute to holiday cheer, particularly for those who are almost ready to let go of their belief in Santa Claus.
Tom Hanks, though officially the star, brings life to five computer-generated characters, yet it's the mesmerizing visuals that steal the show, thanks to director Robert Zemeckis' relentless pursuit of cinematic innovation. Regardless of one's opinion on the movie's technological marvels, it's indisputable that The Polar Express stands as a pivotal moment in the digital revolution of cinema. If, amidst its enchantment, it ignites the Christmas spirit within you - even amidst the frenzied elf assembly reminiscent of Nuremberg rallies - then all the better.
--Jeff Shannon
The World of The Polar Express: - The Chris Van Allsburg Book - The accompanying Soundtrack - The Magic Journey (Book version of Polar Express the Movie) - Stills from The Polar Express (click for larger images)
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Attribute | Value | ||||
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aspect_ratio | 1.33 | ||||
is_discontinued_by_manufacturer | No | ||||
mpaa_rating | G (General Audience) | ||||
product_dimensions | 0.57 x 5.34 x 7.57 inches; 3.2 ounces | ||||
item_model_number | MFR012569699854#VG | ||||
director | Robert Zemeckis | ||||
media_format | NTSC, Closed-captioned, Color, Dubbed, Full Screen, Subtitled, Dolby, Animated | ||||
run_time | 1 hour and 40 minutes | ||||
release_date | October 3, 2006 | ||||
actors | Tom Hanks, Leslie Zemeckis, Eddie Deezen, Nona Gaye, Peter Scolari | ||||
subtitles | | ||||
language | English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Unqualified, Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo) | ||||
studio | WarnerBrothers | ||||
number_of_discs | 1 | ||||
best_sellers_rank | #10,710 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV) #916 in Kids & Family DVDs | ||||
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