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The Polar Express (2004)
6.6
Ratings: 6.6/10 from 49,381 users
Metascore:
61/100
Reviews: 400 user | 173 critic | 36 from Metacritic.com On Christmas Eve, a doubting boy boards a magical train that's headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus's home. Director:Robert Zemeckis |
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Nominated for 3 Oscars.
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Gordon Hart | ... |
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Smokey
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Storyline
This is the story of a young hero boy on Christmas Eve who boards on a powerful magical train that's headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus's home. What unfolds is an an adventure which follows a doubting boy, who takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole; 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. Written by Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
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The Polar Express: An IMAX 3D Experience See more »Filming Locations:
Culver Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$165,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$23,323,463 (USA) (14 November 2004) (3650 Screens)Gross:
$176,610,096 (USA) (14 January 2007) (re-release)Company Credits
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Hero Boy: On Christmas Eve many years ago I laid quietly in my bed. I did not rustle the sheets, I breathed slowly and silently. I was listening for a sound I was afraid I'd never hear: the sound of Santa's sleigh bells.
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Written by Felix Bernard and Richard B. Smith (as Dick Smith)
Performed by The Andrews Sisters
Courtesy of Geffen Records
Under License from Universal Music Enterprises See more »
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Trivia
Before the hero boy boards the Polar Express, the clock shows that it is 11:55. The time does not change until the first gift of Christmas is given near the end of the film. See more »Goofs
Revealing mistakes: When the silver bell flies off of the harness and bounces on the ground, the leather straps attached to the bell do NOT twist and tangle in the normal manner. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Hero Boy: On Christmas Eve many years ago I laid quietly in my bed. I did not rustle the sheets, I breathed slowly and silently. I was listening for a sound I was afraid I'd never hear: the sound of Santa's sleigh bells.
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Crazy Credits
At the very end, it reads "In Dedication to Michael Jeter" with a picture. See more »Soundtracks
"Winter Wonderland"Written by Felix Bernard and Richard B. Smith (as Dick Smith)
Performed by The Andrews Sisters
Courtesy of Geffen Records
Under License from Universal Music Enterprises See more »
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