Just saw it yesterday

Rating: 8/10 (14 November 2004)

...and it's amazing, just really, fabulous. This is a film for all ages, about growing up and not losing the child within you. Tom Hanks has been criticized by some, as was the animation.. ye folks of little faith, "The Polar Express" has the best animation to hit the silver screen yet. You will believe in miracles when you see the train conductor imitate each of Tom Hanks's facial expressions.
The train ride was a roller-coaster. I doubt "The Incredibles" are going to stay on top of the box office this weekend. Mine, and I'm sure most viewers' main concern with "The Polar Express" was it would be silly and generic, like you know, most Christmas movies. Well, joy to the world and kudos to Robert Zemeckis are in order, for IT ISN'T. The film's got its share of thrills, its share of laughs, and some good ole spookiness. Given time, this one is more than likely to become a classic.
Go see it today. Believe me, you'll wanna see it again when your kids cherish this flick.
~O~