I love polar express!!! - The Polar Express Reviews

I took my nephew to see this movie for his birthday, and I think I enjoyed it as much, if not more than he did. It was so nice to see a movie that did not include a single dirty word. No one was shot, there were no lewd suggestive remarks, that are so often found,even, in childrens movies. It was a story about friendship, and having faith in something. I loved that this was not a story about a kid getting exactly what he wanted for Christmas, it was a story about a kid getting what he really needed for Christmas. The "animation" was perfect, I honestly forgot a few times that they were not real characters. The train ride was very intense and exciting.Only a true Scrooge will not enjoy this movie. Tom Hanks is wonderful, as usual.I will most certainly buy this one when it comes out.

A wonderful film - The Polar Express Reviews

I cannot find words to tell you how much I enjoyed this film. I saw this with a friend and the whole time we sat there going "It looks so real!" and it really did. The animation is done amazingly well, if I had not known that I was animated, I would have wondered if some of the characters, such as the mom, were real. The storyline stays true to the book. It is full of adventure and it has really gotten me into the Christmas mood. I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone, no matter what age.

The true meaing of christmas! - The Polar Express Reviews

I was woried that this movie wouldn't be top notch, but I am astonished to admit that this is the most amazing Christmas/ computer animated film I have ever seen. The Incredibles was...incredible. But this film shines like the light in front of the Polar Express. First off, do not listen to the critics, especially Manohla Dargis. Listen to Roger Ebert, because he knows what he is talking about (at least with this movie) The music is dazzling, the animation world-class, and the only thing that drove me nuts at all was the fact that the colored girl looked sort of strange sometimes (its that realistic, cartoony thing that kinda clashes in some points) but the feature is still brilliantly animated. This movie has a very creative flair, which is the North Pole, and the ending is magnificent. It's five golden rings for Tom Hank's The Polar Express!

A+ - The Polar Express Reviews

Being 25 and not really into kid's flicks I didn't think I would like this film...but it was amazing! The animation, or what ever it was, was so life like, I mean it was REALLY life like. There were scenes when I felt I was in the train, my stomach did some pretty big turns. The only problem I had with the film was the director trying to force laughs, from the train operators and the kid with the fowel glasses. All in all though it was an A+ film, and will go down in the history books, trust me.

I believe - The Polar Express Reviews

This is a wonderful holiday movie for both adults and children. It is not a sappy story but one showing that growing up can cause us to lose the magic of childhood. One of the saddest parts of childhood is losing faith in Santa. It is heartbreaking when we lose it, and in many ways harder to watch our children lose it. This film allows us to believe in the magic of Santa and Christmas forever. I do believe this will be a holiday classic, it is fun and entertaining. I especially liked the friendship that the kids, Nice to see boys and girls getting along nicely. I do not like nasty holiday movies, especially mean Christmas ones, it is always nice to see magic during this season, this movie is magic. I highly recommend this film especially for parents and children. I believe, and once you see it--you will believe in the magic of Christmas!

Holiday drivel at its worst - The Polar Express Reviews

(Sigh...) Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse, the holiday "feel-good" syrup pours all over this wholly sugary, recycled emotional claptrap sundae of a movie. The book was mildly entertaining, but you can get the same feeling and thoughtfulness from "Miracle on 34th Street" and "It's a Wonderful Life" - classics in their own right. The animation and storyboarding are simply atrocious - second-rate design and poor motion geometry make this thing look like a bad video game. Need I say more? For God's sake, pass this movie by (at least until it's shown on TBS next year for three weeks straight).

Heart-warming - The Polar Express Reviews

I just got home from seeing The Polar Express with my 13 and 18 year old. What fun it was to see it with them! When they were children I would sit them on the couch every Christmas season and read the book to them. Fond memories! We loved the story in print, and it was fantastic how the art and story came to "life" on the screen. If you "believe", you will truly hear the bell and understand the magic! It is a movie like this that takes your worries away for an hour and a half. Enjoy the fantasy!