Sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see

Rating: 7/10 (25 December 2013)

A magical train carries a doubting boy and other children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. When Polar Express was first released, I wanted nothing to do with it. The computer animation left me cold and I thought the eyes of the people were particularly soulless. However a few years ago a friend guilted me into watching it. I've watched it every year since. As for the animation, most of it is excellent. I love the train stuff. But the people are still a little mannequin-like. But, after repeated viewings I hardly notice anymore. The voice actors are all good. Hanks plays multiple roles and does quite well. The hobo was my favorite. It's a charming, magical, heartwarming Christmas movie. It makes me happy to know new ones are still being made as it sometimes seems like quality Christmas films are a thing of the past.