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The Polar Express (Blu-ray 3D)

The Polar Express (Blu-ray 3D)
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The Polar Express (Blu-ray 3D)

Destined to become a holiday perennial, The Polar Express also heralded a brave new world of all-digital filmmaking. Critics and audiences were divided between those who hailed it as an instant classic that captures the visual splendor and evocative innocence of Chris Van Allsburg's popular children's book, and those who felt that the innovative use of "performance capture"--to accurately translate live performances into all-digital characters--was an eerie and not-quite-lifelike distraction from the story's epic-scale North Pole adventure. In any case it's a benign, kind-hearted celebration of the yuletide spirit, especially for kids who have almost grown out of their need to believe in Santa Claus. Tom Hanks is the nominal "star" who performs five different computer-generated characters, but it's the visuals that steal this show, as director Robert Zemeckis indulges his tireless pursuit of technological innovation. No matter how you respond to the many wonders on display, it's clear that The Polar Express represents a significant milestone in the digital revolution of cinema. If it also fills you with the joy of Christmas (in spite of its Nuremberg-like rally of frantic elves), so much the better. --Jeff Shannon

Also Includes the 2-D Version, Playable on Your Standard Blu-ray Player.

Special Features in 2-D:

Smokey and Steamer Song Not Seen in Theatres

You Look Familiar: The Many Polar Faces of Tom Hanks

A Genuine Ticket to Ride Documentary Gallery: 5 Featurettes

True Inspirations: An Authors Adventure: Profiling Chris Van Allsburg

Believe: Josh Groban Performs at the Greek Theatre

Behind the Scenes of Believe: Bringing a Hit Song to Magical Life in the Recording Studio

Flurry of Effects Gallery: 5 Motion-Capture Sessions

Snow Angels: The Moviemakers Christmas Memories

Theatrical Trailer

Please note in order to view this 3D Bluray in 3D this product requires a compatible 3D Ready Television, (e.g. Samsung LED 3D or Mitsubishi 3D Adapter box) 3D electronic LCD style Shutter glasses & a 3D Bluray Player.