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DVD : The Polar Express [HD DVD] |
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List Price: $28.99Amazon.com's Price: $21.99 You Save: $7.00 (24%)Prices subject to change.
Availability: unknown
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: HD DVD
Brand: Warner Brothers
EAN: 0012569809659
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen
Label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Warner Home Video
Release Date: October 10, 2006
Running Time: 100 minutes
Sales Rank: 25444
Studio: Warner Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: November 10, 2004
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Editorial Review:
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.
Amazon.com:
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)
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Nice Christmas Story and good Blu-Ray Movie
My wife got this movie for the kids on Blu-Ray since we were looking for a good Christmas Story for the kids. I hadn't seen Polar Express before, but most everyone I spoke to loved the movie. So, in short, I liked the story. It was good, but in my opinion, it could have been a little better. Maybe it is all because so many people talked up this movie, my expectations were too high. Either way, the kids loved the movie and ask to watch it just about every day. Mission accomplished!
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Rating:  - A hit with the kids and adults too!
All the kids in our family call this the "choo choo" movie. They were sad to see it go after Christmas. I found this for a steal on here!
Rating:  - Horrible
As it's our favorite Christmas movie (we also have it on Blu-ray), we thought it would be fun to see it in 3-D. It is UNWATCHABLE! The colors are beyond awful and the 3-D effects pathetic. We tried through different scenes and finally gave up after a couple of minutes. The glasses which are provided can only comfortably fit people with tiny heads. By the way, we have a brand new Philips LCD 42" and followed all the guidelines. Do not buy in 3-D. Just enjoy this great movie on regular DVD or better ... Read More
Rating: - Polar Express 3D
First time I ever saw this movie was 3D at an Imax Theater. Can't beat watching it in 3D. One of my favorite Christmas mvies.
Rating: - The Polar Express
Product was in 100% good condition, arrived timely. Awesome movie, a must see for all - young and old.
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