The Polar Express

An under rated Holiday classic with a wholesome ending The world building in this movie is spectacular. The grandiose camera shots used throughout the film are not only to establish a mood of mystique and magic, but also provide a more engaging experience for the viewer. The message at the end of the film provides a wholesome payoff, and Tom Hanks does an excellent job maintaining good energy and pacing the entire film.

It was a good movie, but I have never ever seen this kind of animation...

People hate this movie just because of the motion capture. I love this movie, Tom Hanks is amazing, the story is good (I know it's based on a book), and I was shocked 7 years later after learning that the guy who did the voice to Hero Boy was Josh Hutcherson. So, yeah. 10/10 movie

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.

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.

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.

Tom Hanks does a lot of great voice work and the visuals are amazing.

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.

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

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!