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10 November 2004 (USA) moreTagline:
Journey Beyond Your Imagination morePlot:
On Christmas Eve, a doubting boy boards a magical train that's headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus's home. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 14 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(98 articles)
Jim Carrey Posters: A Christmas Carol, I Love You Phillip Morris (From FilmSchoolRejects. 8 July 2009, 5:53 AM, PDT)
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For Goodness Sake moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Tom Hanks | ... | Hero Boy / Father / Conductor / Hobo / Scrooge / Santa Claus | |
| Leslie Zemeckis | ... | Sister Sarah / Mother | |
| Eddie Deezen | ... | Know-It-All | |
| Nona Gaye | ... | Hero Girl | |
| Peter Scolari | ... | Lonely Boy | |
| Andy Pellick | ... | Pastry Chef | |
| Josh Eli | ... | Waiter | |
| Mark Mendonca | ... | Waiter | |
| Rolandas Hendricks | ... | Waiter | |
| Mark Goodman | ... | Waiter | |
| Jon Scott | ... | Waiter | |
| Gregory Gast | ... | Waiter | |
| Sean Scott | ... | Waiter | |
| Gordon Hart | ... | Waiter | |
| Michael Jeter | ... | Smokey / Steamer |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
99 minCountry:
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2.00 : 1 moreCertification:
Indonesia:SU | South Korea:All | Portugal:M/4 | Canada:G (all jurisdictions) | Iceland:L | Malaysia:U | USA:PG (Special Edition DVD) | USA:TV-PG (TV rating) | USA:G (certificate #41220) | New Zealand:G | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Brazil:Livre | Chile:TE | Czech Republic:U | Finland:S | Germany:6 | Ireland:G | Netherlands:AL | Norway:7 | Peru:PT | Philippines:G | Singapore:G | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:8 (canton of Zurich) | UK:UFun Stuff
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The visuals for North Pole City are based on the architecture of the Pullman plant (the company that made railroad cars) in Chicago, IL, near the childhood home of Robert Zemeckis in the Roseland neighborhood. The clock tower that Santa comes out of is based on the Pullman factory clock tower and many of the other buildings are based on Pullman's unique architecture. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Hero Boy jumps into the car with coal and then gets out of it, the coal doesn't leave any marks or stains on his body or clothes. moreQuotes:
The Conductor: Well, ya comin'?The Boy: Where?
The Conductor: To the North Pole, of course! This is the Polar Express!
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Hot Chocolate moreFAQ
What is the name of the instrument the Hobo is playing on the roof of the train?What are the various formats on DVD?
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Clearly the reviewers who panned this wonderful film can no longer hear the ringing of the silver bell. I am reminded of the know it all kid in the film when I read these reviews. Some said it was too dark. Too dark? It was set at 5 minuets to midnight.....As I recall its dark then. Another called it ghostly; a condition true of a Christmas Carol, the film is in good company there. While I will admit that the computer motion capture in facial expressions is not as strong as it could be it did not detract from the story. Some reviewers did not like the roller-coaster effects. One even pointed out that trains can not do what this one does.....It's a dream...physics don't count. It is a sad commentary that the meaning of Christmas and belief in it's historically documented magic is so lost on those with access to the press. My review...it's good and it is best if you make up your own mind. I could hear the bell ring and I hope you can too.