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The Polar Express

  • Rated G
  • 1hr 40m
  •  (65)
  • 61

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Robert Zemeckis

Producer:

Gary Goetzman, Steve Starkey, William Teitler

Writer:

Chris Van Allsburg, William Broyles Jr.

Release Date:

Nov 12, 2004

Runtime:

1hr 40m

Synopsis

A young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express. During his adventure he learns about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.

Cast

  • Tom Hanks
  • Leslie Zemeckis
  • Eddie Deezen
  • Nona Gaye
  • Peter Scolari
  • Brendan King
  • Andy Pellick
  • Josh Eli
  • Michael Jeter
  • Chris Coppola

Atom User Reviews

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#fun
#kidslovedit
#great
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#greatvisualfx
#fantasy
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#hilarious
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#blockbuster
#greatcast
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#mustseebro
#original
#fantasy
#fun
#hilarious
#blockbuster
#greatvisualfx
#<3
#greatcast
#epic

Best Christmas movie ever I watch this every year during the holidays

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Patrick C
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#creepy

Truly disturbing, and not just the creepy animation. People actually like this movie? and take their kids to see it?

JP
Jaclyn P
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Metacritic

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Based on 36 Critics
6.8

USER SCORE (273)

Generally favorable reviews based on 273 Reviews
50

This visually impressive yet emotional frigid fable could perhaps more accurately be tagged The Bipolar Express.

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Metacritic review by David Rooney
David Rooney
Variety
30

A grave and disappointing failure, as much of imagination as of technology.

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Metacritic review by Manohla Dargis
Manohla Dargis
The New York Times
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