The Polar Express Gift Set (Two-Disc Widescreen Edition with Snow Globe and Toy)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ 4.8 out of 5 starsAn Enchanting Journey of Belief and Wonder"The Polar Express" is a timeless holiday classic that beautifully captures the magic of Christmas. Based on the beloved book by Chris Van Allsburg, this film tells the enchanting tale of a young boy who begins to doubt the existence of Santa Claus. On one extraordinary Christmas Eve, his skepticism is challenged when a magical train appears outside his home, and the conductor invites him aboard for an adventure of a lifetime.From the moment the train pulls up, "The Polar Express" takes viewers on a captivating journey of self-discovery and wonder. The young boy, alongside other children, embarks on a thrilling adventure to the North Pole. Along the way, he learns a profound lesson: for those who believe, the wonders of life never fade.The film's all-digital capture technology, a groundbreaking achievement listed in the 2006 Guinness Book of World Records, brings the story to life in a visually stunning way. The animation is richly detailed, and the characters are brought to life with incredible realism.Tom Hanks lends his voice to six roles in the film, showcasing his versatility as he embodies Hero Boy, Hero Boy’s father, the conductor, the hobo, Scrooge, and Santa Claus. His performances add depth and warmth to the story, making each character memorable.One interesting trivia note is that Lonely Boy is the only child character in the movie with an actual name, Billy, adding a unique touch to his role in the story.As someone who cherishes the original book, I can confidently say that the film does justice to its source material. The illustrations in the book are some of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen, and the movie captures that same sense of wonder and magic.While the film is nearly perfect, I'm giving it a 4.8 because, as with any adaptation, some of the book's subtle nuances are inevitably lost. However, this is a minor quibble in an otherwise enchanting holiday experience.In conclusion, "The Polar Express" is more than just a holiday film; it's a journey into the heart of what makes Christmas special. It's a story that reminds us to believe in the magic around us, and it’s a tradition that families will treasure for generations. Gather your loved ones, hop aboard, and let "The Polar Express" take you on an unforgettable ride to the North Pole.

This has been a favorite of ours for 20 years, and we have a friend who has never seen it. She will now be getting it from us as an early Christmas gift so she can enjoy the magic too!

I purchased the 4K version of this movie and it is so clear, and the sound is excellent too! The order arrived promptly.

Came in perfect condition, only issue was one of the blu rays came out of the clips

Ordered for my son as we don't have HBO max anymore. It came exactly when it was supposed to and exactly as described.

The animation is amazing was and it has a good story plot. The characters were awesome.

Oh, if only for ghosting.....It pains me to sit here knowing what I am about to write.Warner Bros. was extremely gracious to send me a handfulof screeners to review knowing that I would be promotingthe good word of 3D on this forum. However, when thereseems to be a problem with their initial batch of Blu-rayreleases I can't morally sit here and praise them to themembership.Their Imax release of Under The Sea looks terrific.However, their Imax release of Space Station 3D islacking 3D in the first 3 minutes. Now, The Polar Expressis exhibiting its own set of problems. I sort of wonderif anyone is doing some quality control here.I'll get into all this in a moment....I had to chuckle when I decided I was going to reviewthis title. It took me back a few years to our last HomeTheater Forum meet. The studio sent us an advance copyof their initial 3D DVD release of The Polar Express and wewere showing it off in our demo room at the hotel. Herewe were, a ragtag group of enthusiasts with cardboardglasses on our faces admiring the cheesy 3D.Boy, we have come a long way in a few short years.Potentially, The Polar Express could have been aflagship animated feature release for the studio onthe 3D format. Originally filmed for Imax withmotion capture technology, The Polar Expresstranslates beautifully to Blu-ray. This was myvery first time watching the movie ever and Iwas completely mesmerized by the film's charmingstory and utterly stunning, realistic animation.Transfer quality is as good as it gets. I lovethe film's warm, natural color palette consistingprimarily of blue and gold. Everything looksperfect here.The quality of the 3D separation is quite goodand very effective. I have three favorite sceneswhere I found the 3D effect to be most effective.The first involves a floating train ticket. Thenthere's an exciting train descent into Glacier Gulch.Finally, the entire Christmas Town square sequencelooks outstanding with all its brightly lit colors and3D dimensionality.There really aren't any "In Yo' Face" 3D moments.Most of the material stays within the confines ofthe screen with the exception of some minor screenprotruding from the fender of the train or the capof the train's hobo.So here we have this immaculate, gorgeous holidayeye-fest that would have looked perfect on 3D if notfor the fact that it is marred with ghosting problems.It doesn't take long to notice the problem. The firstscene where the young boy is lying in bed you seedouble imaging within his face. When this same boysteps onto the Polar Express, takes his seat and meetsthe black girl, you can see double imaging going onwithin her facial features. Some behind-the-head shotsreveal ghosting in the ears and along the hairline.Watch the scene where the kids are being pulled upinside Santa's sack and see how the ropes aredouble-imaged. In fact, there are moments thatI actually experienced eye strain from the amountof ghosting and occasional blurriness.The DTS-HD audio lovingly conveys Alan Silvestri'sscore which is mostly prominent in the front channels.This is a very bass-heavy audio track. The oncomingsound of The Polar Express literally shook my floor.Like all of Warner's new 3D releases, The PolarExpress arrives in beautiful lenticular packaging.CONCLUSIONUltimately, I am disappointed. This is such a beautifulfilm and as much as the 3D enhanced my initial experiencewith it, the ghosting issues became a big distraction.I am sitting here hoping that someone can prove mewrong on all the ghosting problems I see with this title.The last thing I want to do is slam the studio for a titlelike this. However, up until now I have been seeing somegreat 3D content with none of these problems. I evenswitched out my glasses for another pair just in case itwas a hardware issue.

GREAT QUALITY,GREAT PRICE

Another class - love the story and facial recognition animation.

Alles super. Toller Film.

Ho fatto conoscenza con questo bellissimo film di animazione grazie al mio piccolo nipote (5 anni) che me lo richiedeva con insistenza. Alla fine ho ceduto e, dopo averlo visto insieme al piccolo, devo ammettere di essere rimasto anche io piuttosto coinvolto.Sono stato particolarmente colpito dagli aspetti "tecnici" (qualità dell'animazione, colori, effetti sonori), lo sviluppo (trama) della storia, l'estrema umanità dei protagonisti e una cura davvero lodevole per i risvolti etici opportunamente evidenziati e valorizzati.Capisco ora perché il mio nipotino lo ha voluto vedere più e più volte: ad ogni "passata" ha compreso e apprezzato aspetti e "piani" di volta in volta diversi; in famiglia non abbiamo disdegnato di fargli compagnia in questo percorso di esplorazione ripetuta e approfondita.Un bellissimo film, una storia gratificante ed edificante. Ottima la qualità tecnica del DVD

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クリスマス、サンタさん、の夢が詰まった物語です！我が子は、大好きで、もう何十回見たことか。レンタルしてみてましたがここまで子供がハマってるなら買った方がいい！と思い購入しました。クリスマスや、サンタさんの素敵な物語です！たくさんの子供達に見てほしい！