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The Polar Express (Widescreen Edition) | 
 enlarge | Director: Robert Zemeckis
Actors: Tom Hanks, Chris Coppola, Michael Jeter, Leslie Zemeckis, Eddie Deezen
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Category: DVD
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Rating:  555 reviews
Sales Rank: 237
Format: Ac-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Animated, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 99 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
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MPN: WARD74064D
ISBN: 1419818708
UPC: 012569740648
EAN: 9781419818707
ASIN: B000AGTPUK
Theatrical Release Date: November 10, 2004
Release Date: November 22, 2005
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Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 10/28/2008 Run time: 100 minutes Rating: G
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 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 December 1, 2008
robert taylor (Redondo Beach CA>)
I bought this movie before on the HD-DVD after seeing it in the Theaters in 3-d and it was not the same experience at home not being in 3d and now it in Blu-ray 3d with the glasses and the 3d works great with brings the movie the experience for with in was intended for not 2d as the movie itself is a very good x-mas story to watch every x-mas with the wow factor to make it fresh.
Classic December 1, 2008
C. Oas (Highland, Mi USA)
What more can be said.... a classic for all the family... must have for any holiday collection
 Great movie but horrible 3-D December 1, 2008
Philip R. Dague (Downingtown, PA United States)
The first time that I ever saw The Polar Express it was in the IMAX 3-D format and we found it absolutely enthralling. I eagerly purchased the DVD when it was released, and we still loved it even though it was not in 3-D. When I learned that it was being re-released on DVD in a 3-D version I automatically ordered a copy even though I already owned it on DVD. I was very disappointed. The 3-D technology on the home version is not nearly as compelling as the process used in the theatrical version. I don't know all of the ins and outs of theatrical 3-D effects, but I remember it being far superior than what I just started to watch tonight. I saved the glasses from the IMAX 3-D presentation of this film, and both lenses are a light grey tint, while the home 3-D version uses the old red & blue lens technology resulting in a blurry double image. If you already own this movie don't waste your money expecting a true 3-D experience- you won't get it here.
Movie is Fabulous, 3-D is HORRIBLE!! November 30, 2008
AvidReader (Cumming, GA States)
Do not bother purchasing this in 3D version, the quality is horrible. We were so excited about the possibility of this movie being in 3D because we absolutely LOVE this movie. But the picture was just as bad with the glasses on as they are without the glasses. Just very poorly done and EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING. . . But please purchase this in 2D version! The story is wonderful and it makes you feel like you're on this magical journey through christmas, mesmerizing and fantastical!
Sound A+ 3D F------- November 30, 2008
Rob Simmons (Texas)
A quick review don't get this for the 3D. After about 5 minutes I had to turn it off it was giving me a headache. This is the cheap red and blue glasses. I have a high end home theater with a 73 inch 1080p TV and it doesnt make it any better. Journey to the Center of the Earth has a purple and green lens and it is very good but this 3d is a waste of time, dont know why Warner even tried, they should be ashamed of themselves.
Soundwise in TrueHD this is why you get this. Crank it up it is so clear and quiet yet when the train takes off it rattles your seat but in a way that is loud but so clean. 2D looks great on bluray just dont get this for 3d you will be disapointed.
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