This film has grown on me ...

Rating: 8/10 (21 December 2009)

When I first saw The Polar Express I thought it had some good music, but not up the best Disney standards. And I thought it was a bit long. Then I really got into the bell ringing thing, and it has become one of my Christmas "must sees." The CD is worth buying for The Polar Express Suite alone.
Leonard Maltin found this film worthwhile only for children. He didn't like the animation (the characters look like they are wearing dentures.) and could not see the ultimate point of the film. I guess the bell no longer rings for Leonard. Generally I agree with his reviews, but in this case I think he missed the point.