The Polar Express 3D (2004) The Polar Express 3D Blu-ray offers solid video and great audio in this overall recommended Blu-ray release When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. For more about The Polar Express 3D and the The Polar Express 3D Blu-ray release, see the published by Martin Liebman on November 28, 2010 where this Blu-ray release scored 3.5 out of 5. Director: Writers:, Starring:,,,,, ». The Polar Express 3D Blu-ray Review 'The Polar Express' in Blu-ray 3D needs some fine-tuning back at the station. Reviewed by, November 28, 2010 If I were you I would think about climbing on board. It certainly is the most wonderful time of the year.

The joy, the spirit, the wonder, the gathering of loved ones for the year's most anticipated day. It means a little something different to everyone, but no doubt the day just feels a bit out of the ordinary. More cheerful, more fulfilling, a little warmer, a bit cozier, and definitely more magical, Christmas is the one day of the year where the world feels like it's barely moving by; the hustle and bustle of those days leading up to it play out in stark contrast to the serenity and easygoing spirit that shines like a beacon of hope once a year on December 25th. Robert Zemeckis' The Polar Express, based on Chris Van Allsburg's book of the same name, is but one of many Christmas-themed movies, but it surpasses most of its fellow holiday films not only because of a unique style of filmmaking or the action and adventure that plays such a prominent role in the film, but because of the film's emphasis on discovery. Not only does the film feature a physical discovery of sorts as the children board a magical train dubbed 'The Polar Express' that takes them to the North Pole to meet with Santa Claus and his elves, but along the way they discover some of the true meanings of Christmas, too: the discoveries of self, of the heart, of the soul, of friendship, of belief. Robert Zemeckis' The Polar Express is the story of a boy who is quickly losing his faith in Christmas and belief in Santa Claus.

He no longer visits the mall santa, does not make a Christmas wish list, and the job of leaving cookies and milk for Santa is now his younger sister's. On Christmas Eve, as he drifts off to sleep, he is awoken by a clatter outside his house. Tired and confused, the boy discovers a train in front of his house and its conductor calling for all to board. Convinced to embark on a wondrous journey aboard 'The Polar Express,' he meets new friends and re-discovers the magic and wonder of Christmas through the greatest gift of all -- heart, friendship, trust, and a rekindled belief in the meaning and spirit of Christmas that will forever define his life. The Polar Express succeeds because it speaks to everyone.

Never are the characters artificial or one-dimensional; they represent a broad spectrum of individuals, the main characters exhibiting strengths and weaknesses that help themselves -- and others -- through the night and, hopefully, in the way they live the rest of their lives. One of the film's true charms and perhaps overlooked decisions is that it never assigns a name to any of the characters, save for Billy, and by doing that, it facilitates the act of placing the audience into the movie and seeing this world through the eyes of the various characters, each one offering a little something different, and each endearing themselves to the audience. Audiences will find a little something of their own hearts, souls, values, and beliefs in each character as the children learn more about themselves, about each other, and about the true spirit of Christmas and the gifts of understanding, faith, and love along the way. Each character is best identified through the word punched into their ticket at the end of the film. Words like 'lead,' 'believe,' 'depend on,' and 'learn' are punched into a fleeting magical ticket but also permanently inscribed onto each character's heart. The words represent a strength that a character has either gained or developed through the course of the adventure, and each one is something good that the audience can strive for or build upon in daily life.

By leaving the characters nameless, they are best remembered based not on looks or name but rather by their character traits. Through the course of the film, audiences come to respect them based on actions, and this is reinforced by identifying them solely based on their strengths as individuals. The Polar Express is a heartfelt film that reinforces the notion that it is alright to believe in something that stands for good, for integrity, and for hope. In that regard, this film is a wonder to behold. Install Kms Host Office 2016 Activator there. The Polar Express 3D chugs its way onto Blu-ray with a decidedly average 1080p Blu-ray 3D transfer. Technically, the image is generally proficient but far from consistently perfect; occasional banding is readily visible, and the transfer does sink deep into a fairly constant puddle of murky, overwhelming blacks that tend to devour all but the most well-lit and closes-to-the-virtual-camera objects.