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Nov 9, 2004 · Reviews. 'Polar Express' rides the rails through a child's heightened reality. Roger Ebert November 09, 2004. Tweet. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. "The Polar Express" has the quality of a lot of lasting children's entertainment: It's a little creepy.
Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis ("Forrest Gump"; "Cast Away") reunite for "Polar Express," an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children's book by Chris Van Allsburg.
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Full Review | Original Score: A- | Aug 28, 2022. Ruhaan Shah Film Companion. Director Robert Zemeckis adds tenderness to this roller-coaster ride of a train, the thrill and adrenaline are ...
Book-based treat is full of adventure and positive messages. Read Common Sense Media's The Polar Express review, age rating, and parents guide.
Nov 22, 2005 · The film has the quality of a lot of lasting children's entertainment: It's a little creepy. Not creepy in an unpleasant way, but in that sneaky, teasing way that lets you know eerie things could happen. There's a deeper, shivery tone, instead of the mindless jolliness of the usual Christmas movie.
Nov 10, 2019 · Based on Chris Van Allsburg’s best-selling 29-page novel about a boy’s waning faith in Santa Claus and his revitalizing journey to the North Pole, Polar Express is the first...
The Polar Express received divisive reviews from critics upon release, [61] [62] with some calling it an "instant Christmas classic" and others criticizing the characters as "lifeless zombies". [63] [64] On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 56% of 208 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.40/10. The website's ...