Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis ("Forrest Gump"; "Cast Away") reunite for "Polar Express," an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. 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.
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It's hard to calibrate magic, harder still to conjure it flawlessly, especially the magic of Christmas that a child experiences. In "The Polar Express," director Robert Zemeckis and star Tom Hanks try for that special combination of creative stardust and technological wizardry they need to bring alive Chris Van Allsburg's 1986 picture book loved by millions. (Full review)