A movie that shows many gifts, or expensive gifts are not always the best thing to ask for.

Rating: Null/10 (24 November 2004)

I am a Tom Hanks fan and knew I couldn't go wrong with this one. I thought it was a great movie for Adults and children alike. It had so many messages in it. The one I liked the best was that a single Silver Bell would have such a great meaning. The spirit of Christmas the way it was long ago is lost today. All we can think about is how much can we spend. How many gifts will I get. That's not what Christmas is. It's helping people a little worse off than you. The feeling you get from that is a gift alone. You saw in the movie a boy who had nothing and when he received his first gift for Christmas he was so excited. It was just one gift, but it would bring him so much joy. The little girl who wanted to help everyone showed what Christmas is, giving of yourself for others. Then there was the Boy who only asked for a Silver Bell for his Christmas gift. The sound of that bell brought joy to him. Even the boy who wanted everything had his eyes opened to what Christmas really is. Be thankful for what you have and help a friend in need. That's what the Polar Express showed me.