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The Polar Express [HD DVD] | ![The Polar Express [HD DVD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51YMb2%2BktVL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Robert Zemeckis
Actors: Tom Hanks, Chris Coppola, Michael Jeter, Leslie Zemeckis, Eddie Deezen
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $28.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  514 reviews
Sales Rank: 22286
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: HD DVD
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 100
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: HD80965
UPC: 012569809659
EAN: 0012569809659
ASIN: B000I2JKCO
Theatrical Release Date: November 10, 2004
Release Date: October 10, 2006
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Product Description
When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.Running Time: 100 min.Format: DVD HD Genre: ANIMATION/ADULT SWIM UPC: 012569809659
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Destined to become a holiday perennial, The Polar Express also heralded a brave new world of all-digital filmmaking. Critics and audiences were divided between those who hailed it as an instant classic that captures the visual splendor and evocative innocence of Chris Van Allsburg's popular children's book, and those who felt that the innovative use of "performance capture"--to accurately translate live performances into all-digital characters--was an eerie and not-quite-lifelike distraction from the story's epic-scale North Pole adventure. In any case it's a benign, kind-hearted celebration of the yuletide spirit, especially for kids who have almost grown out of their need to believe in Santa Claus. Tom Hanks is the nominal "star" who performs five different computer-generated characters, but it's the visuals that steal this show, as director Robert Zemeckis indulges his tireless pursuit of technological innovation. No matter how you respond to the many wonders on display, it's clear that The Polar Express represents a significant milestone in the digital revolution of cinema. If it also fills you with the joy of Christmas (in spite of its Nuremberg-like rally of frantic elves), so much the better. --Jeff Shannon DVD features
The most intriguing feature on the two-disc DVD is probably the six-minute sequence featuring a new song performed by the two engine-room characters, Smokey and Steamer. The animation is crude and the song is nothing special, but it does preserve the dual performances of Michael Jeter (he played both characters), who passed away during filming. One of the striking aspects of The Polar Express is its use of motion-capture technology to turn real actors into animated characters, and that is examined in a significant portion of the five-part 11-minute featurette, in the "look at" Tom Hanks's multiple performances, and in an Easter egg that offers a side-by-side comparison of the actors in their motion-capture suits with the finished film in the "Hot Chocolate" number. There's also a live performance of Josh Groban singing "Believe" followed by an interview segment with him and composer Alan Silvestri, author Chris Van Allsburg providing a five-minute capsulization of his career, a PC game demo, and a kids' set-top game. The version of the film on DVD is the standard theatrical version, not the 3-D version seen in IMAX theaters. --David Horiuchi The World of The Polar Express 
The book by Chris Van Allsburg | 
The Soundtrack | 
The Magic Journey (Polar Express the Movie) (book) | Stills from Polar Express (click for larger image)
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 The Polar Express on Blu-ray July 20, 2008
Not only is this a great movie for all ages, but owning it on Blu-ray is fantastic. I have had the standard DVD for a few years but the Blu-ray DVD is truly several steps up in picture quality. The colors are more vivid and sound is outstanding!
Fabulous May 5, 2008
I love this movie. It makes you feel like you are there or would like to be there. I don't need to just watch this at Christmas time any time is good if you need a pick me up.
Great movie May 5, 2008
Children and adults love this movie. I have a, 2 and 4 year old who love to watch it. We also purchased the soundtrack and we all love it. Wonderful movie!
Love it, but not for it's plot May 5, 2008
I don't think this has an exceptional plot. I don't think it's exceptionally thick. I do, however, LOVE LOVE LOVE the fact that it gives me that warm fuzzy Christmas feeling just thinking about the movie. For that I give it an A+
Christmas Magic April 26, 2008
I LOVE this movie! I could watch it 10 times in one day and not even get tired of it! It was heartwarming and my favorite Christmas movie. I think it is great for all ages. If you are thinking about buying this stop thinking and just buy it! I love this movie (I think I've said that enough) I watched it a year ago on the T.V. and when Christmas came around and I couldn't stop watching it! Heartwarming movie about believing in Santa Claus and also about being in the North Pole!
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