The Magic of the Book Survives

Rating: 10/10 (10 November 2004)

So I went to see the first showing of the Polar Express today.BUT, I shelled out the extra money to go see it in 3-D at Imax and it was amazing. I mean I almost can't even put the experience into words. Every year since I was born my mom has read me the Polar Express at Christmas. I can't even tell you how high my expectations were for this movie. I was actually scared to see it because I was so sure I was going to be disappointed.
I can't even describe how much I loved it. That is without a doubt the best movie I have ever seen. Not only was the CGI amazing and in 3-D, omg I was actually reaching out trying to touch the falling snow. But the story was magical and heart breaking and inspiring. When the little boy stood on the back of the train singing about Christmas not working out for him I wanted to cry. When the young boy finally hears the the bell on Santa's Sleigh I actually laughed out loud. I had the biggest smile on my face the entire time. It is so rare that a movie can you make you feel so much.
I have been so stressed lately and I've been dealing with so many knew things. There's just so much going on. But when I was watching this movie I literally felt like a child. It was like Christams morning and going to Disneyland and all those wonderful things all at one. I forgot everything and it was just about the magic of the movie. I'm willing to admit that my connection to the movie runs much deeper because of my love for the book but I just have to say that everyone MUST see this movie at least once. I know I'll be seeing it again.