The Polar Express

audience Reviews

, 64% Audience Score
  • Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
    I am so sorry to say but thought it was a good move but turns into a terrible mistake and I’m really disappointed for a kid movie that has poor quality of animation and a bad taste in animation. The book was so much fun but the movie was a terrible mess of animation that made me want to put my head down and sleep in a corner where I could not see it. Terrible movie and a whole bunch of bad animations by the artists themselves.
  • Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
    This is literally the worst movie. The peoples designs are just really weird and I don’t like anything at all in the movie the only scene in the movie, which was really fun was the hot chocolate scene.
  • Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    The Christmas classic that either terrifies you or fills you with childlike wonder…or both. This movie is very imaginative and creative, especially as it is mostly taken place on a single train. The characters are all fun, the train is pure chaos, the message is beautiful, the animation even more so, and the music is to match it all. And, even though 70% of the film is Tom Hanks, the cast is absolutely amazing. This is one of the best Christmas movies of all time by a long shot, and there’s good reason for that. It is brilliant, self-aware, and full of magic, wonder, and beauty. A movie for those who still want to believe.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    Tom Hanks does a lot of great voice work and the visuals are amazing.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    The Polar Express is a visually stunning holiday film (give or take some eerie facial features on some of the characters) with dark and light themes throughout. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, this animated classic follows a young boy’s journey to the North Pole as he faces weariness in his own belief of Santa Claus. The film's groundbreaking motion-capture technology brings an ethereal quality to its characters, though some of the animation has a slightly creepy effect. Tom Hanks stars in multiple roles, imbuing the story with warmth and versatility. While this film wasn't an instant classic when it was released in 2004, I think it's safe to say it surely is 20 years later, despite it's oddities.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    A nostalgic Christmas classic! Sure the animation might not be well but it’s from the 2000s. It’s not gonna look phenomenal, but the music, and the look of the movie is so unreal in a good way. It’s very beautiful and the story is really good to. This would always get me into the Christmas spirit no matter what. I recommend this
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    Watched for the 1st time on Christmas Day 2024… can’t believe I haven’t seen it before…Instant classic… Now in my top 3 favorite Christmas Movies all time!
  • Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    It's ALMOST good in my opinion. It's so close. The editing and pacing aren't bad and everything else is pretty solid about it but the problems start to show in the second half. The first half is definetly stronger and has an adventure like thrill ride. But the problems here are numerous. The animation is cool and going for like a animated 50's Coca-Cola Christmas Ad in motion which works pretty well for everything except the faces which look...I don't know kind of weird and off. I don't know how else to describe it,the faces just look off. If that wasn't a issue it would help a lot. The music is nice and fits the Christmas theme but it also feels over the top at times and it's every Christmas melody you've ever heard before in a sense too. The voice acting is good but there isn't much depth to the actual characters and some can be a bit annoying. The quiet kid honestly I don't know what the point of his character is. Biggest problem though is it feels like stuff just happens at points but it's entertaining stuff. The train on the ice is easily the best part. But once they arrive at the North Pole it just drags quite a bit for 15-20 minutes. That whole part feels forgettable and pointless especially and just drags. The message of Faith and Believe is every other Christmas movies message also and doesn't set it apart. But yeah I feel like if you too that 15-20 minute part out, and half of the stuff that happens in the first half not much changes really. It's a cool idea but it needed a better script, better facial animation, and probably a more unique message to boot to set it apart. If your a big fan of any actors in this or Christmas flicks than maybe check this out. Most could skip this and stick with the better Christmas flicks.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    História muito boa, um clássico do natal quero continuação
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    I love this movie I watch it every christmas eve