The Polar Express [DVD] [2004]

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Hot chocolate and cookies are served, the Polar Express story is played and there is a lot of festive energy. It's the whole package, the way that everything fits together, and on top of it all, the sense that this is a fresh and imaginative story. Technology also makes it possible to create some simply amazing shots, and entire scenes, that would have been impossible otherwise. Products labelled '*item fulfilled by Exertis on behalf of hmv' will be supplied to you directly by Exertis via their approved couriers. Meeting your favourite Polar Express characters on this magical journey to the North Pole will be a truly memorable experience.

Robert Zemeckis directs this festive animated adventure based on the children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. Location: Wensleydale Railway, Leeming Bar Station, Leases Road, Leeming Bar, Northallerton, DL7 9AR. Late on Christmas Eve night, a boy (voice of Daryl Sabara) lies in bed hoping to hear the sound of reindeer bells from Santa's sleigh when, to his surprise, he hears a steam engine's roar and whistle outside his window.On the train he meets lots of other children, among them a know-it-all, a clever girl and a poor boy. Birmingham is one of the best cities in the UK to visit at Christmas with kids and your visit would not be complete without a ride on the Polar Express. This is the story of a young hero boy who boards on a powerful magical train that's headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus' home on Christmas Eve night. On the topic of music, there's a 4-minute performance of the song "Believe" by Josh Groban, and a 4-minute "Behind the Scenes of 'Believe'" piece. More Hamburger icon An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon.

There are many Christmas steam train experiences in the UK but the most well known of all of them are the Polar Express train rides. There's a sense that the train ride for the characters is exactly as long as it needs to be, and that the figures of the conductor and the hobo are much more powerful than they seem to be at first glance. Extras: DVD 9, Language(s): English, Icelandic, Hard of Hearing Subtitles: English, Subtitles: English, Icelandic, Arabic, Interactive Menu, Screen ratio 1:2. The conductor will punch tickets and then rejoin the show as you pass through the Northern Lights on the way to the North Pole where Santa will be waiting for you with a gift of a silver sleigh bell.Due to current safety guidelines, ticket sales have been limited so it is best to book as soon as you can as they sell out quickly. The journey lasts around 2 – 2 1/2 hours during which there will be hot chocolate, Christmas carols and a light show once you reach the ‘North Pole’.

The only flaw I noticed was a very slight bit of artifacting in the occasional long-distance shot, but overall The Polar Express has a solid and nicely handled transfer. Fortunately, it's just one short scene, and the rhythm of the film picks up again without a hitch after that.The journey on the Polar Express at Cholsey and Wallingford starts out as the movie starts and during the journey you will meet all of the main characters and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. Based on a storybook written by Chris Van Allsburg, the Christmas story tells of a boy who has reached an age when he begins to have doubts believing in Santa. Late one Christmas Eve, the young boy is lying awake waiting for the sound of sleigh bells ringing from Santa's sleigh. If you purchase something from them, we may earn a small commission but this is at no extra cost to you. Everyone receives a silver sleigh bell gifts and when the train ride is over, there are festive activities to enjoy.

Web icon An illustration of a computer application window Wayback Machine Texts icon An illustration of an open book. In terms of the story arc, the journey is the destination: except for the scene at the heart of the film, the child characters are always moving forward literally as well as figuratively. The last and most minor special features include a mini-game in which you steer the train (no big thrills there) and a trailer for the upcoming Polar Express computer game. There's nothing outstanding here, but there are some short features that are reasonably interesting. What works so well about The Polar Express is that it captures that Dahl feel but makes the story its own: the echoes that we hear of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory are positive ones, in the sense that The Polar Express is evoking the same wonder and thrills that Dahl's story did.

just like the protagonist, the little boy who falls asleep on Christmas Eve wondering if Santa Claus really exists, only to be woken up by the thunderous arrival of the Polar Express to take him on a trip to the North Pole to meet the great man himself. During this ride, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery which shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. During the journey you meet characters from the Polar Express movie, starting with the Polar Express conductor who welcomes you on board. Colors and contrast are perfect, with warm, bright, or dark tones as needed in any particular scene, and excellent use of light and shadow to create an interesting atmosphere. The Polar Express picks up the time-honored (and time-worn) theme of the magic of Christmas and takes it in a new direction, infusing traditional elements with a dynamic new life.