The Polar Express

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The Polar Express

G

2004

1h 40m

Kids & Family

Holiday

Fantasy

Animation

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When a doubting young boy takes a 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.

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Though the movie is visually stunning overall, the animation for the human characters isn't lifelike enough, and the story is padded.

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When a doubting young boy takes a 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.

Director: Robert Zemeckis
Producer: Gary Goetzman
Screenwriter: William Broyles Jr.
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures, Castle Rock
Production Co: Castle Rock Entertainment, Universal CGI, Playtone Productions, ImageMovers, Golden Mean, Warner Brothers
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Holiday, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 10, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 12, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $125.9M
Runtime: 1h 40m
Sound Mix: Surround, DTS, Dolby SRD, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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