The Polar Express [HD DVD] | ![The Polar Express [HD DVD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51YMb2%2BktVL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Robert Zemeckis
Actors: Tom Hanks, Chris Coppola, Michael Jeter, Leslie Zemeckis, Eddie Deezen
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $28.99
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Rating:  645 reviews
Sales Rank: 21726
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: HD DVD
Region: 0
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 99 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: HD80965
UPC: 012569809659
EAN: 0012569809659
ASIN: B000I2JKCO
Theatrical Release Date: November 10, 2004
Release Date: October 10, 2006
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Product 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.Running Time: 100 min.Format: DVD HD Genre: ANIMATION/ADULT SWIM UPC: 012569809659
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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)
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| Customer Reviews: Read 640 more reviews...
 3D Perfect July 4, 2009
Johnny Appleman (Texas, USA)
We already have the regular version of Polar Express but I wanted to see how my new HD TV would handle 3D. It was fantastic. Most of the time you're right in the middle of the action...I'm kind of a Christmas nut anyhow, so it was right up my alley to watch this during one of our hotter weather periods. Well done.
The Polar Express May 20, 2009
P. Markulin-schweitzer (United States)
Remember seeing this in the theater with the grandchildren. Love it at home with surround sound. Great movie, good family entertainment, clean and wholesome. For the family to enjoy.
Good and great. May 17, 2009
Erik Lee Schoolcraft
Absolutly love the story. I think it's everything a kid should see. As far as the anaglyph release, some parts don't work very well but it is still a great transfer. For me it worked very well in anaglyph. I know people are going to cry and whine about the loss of color but that is the best we have for 3D at home so deal with it.
The 3D was honestly pretty good. The story is great so most people should just get over the problems with a home version being in 3D.
Good movie May 15, 2009
Winnie (Seattle, WA)
We own 2 DVDs of this movie, but the Blu-ray is very good quality and has special features on the end of movie that help to understand how to made this movie.
polar express May 1, 2009
William P. Tinsley (Salisbury, North Carolina)
This Blu-Ray Dvd is a A+A+A+. The price, the shipping and your promtness will be cherished. Iwill do business again. Thank You, Paul Tinsley.
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