A Visually Stunning Movie

Rating: 9/10 (12 October 2005)

This movie is a visual feast. Everything from the snowflakes in the Polar Express's headlight to the roller-coaster ride on the train is breathtaking. While the movie took definite liberties with the book's plot (hence my not giving it a 10) --why on earth do we need a hobo ghost-- the message is there...believe in something bigger than yourself and share it with others. The book's award was for artwork, and that level of excellence was been maintained in the movie. Those who panned it are not looking through the eyes of a child. My daughter was entranced, as was I. I believe this movie is destine to be come a classic and it should.