A Magical Journey
The Polar Express is a holiday movie that captures the warmth of the Christmas spirit. It is based on the children’s book by Chris Van Allsbug. The movie is about a young boy who starts to think that Santa Claus isn’t real. He would also try to stay up and catch Santa in action. On Christmas Eve, his thoughts were proved wrong when a mysterious train that was called the Polar Express came outside his home and took him on a journey to the North Pole.
A Unique Animation Style
One of the most amazing details of the Polar Express is the animation style. The movie uses special technology that gives the characters realistic facial expressions and make you feel the warmth of the Christmas spirit. Some people may find the animation unsettling, but it helps the movie appear and feel more detailed. The snowy scenes, the movie being around Christmas time, and the North Pole setting make the movie feel very festive.
A Story About Imagination
The story mostly focuses on imagination, as the boy rides the train, he meets other children who show different ways people feel and view Christmas. Through his experience, the boy learns that even though you can’t see something, you should believe in it. This lesson is pretty straightforward and great for people of all ages to learn. This movie is also pretty age-appropriate. Its rating is a G or a General Audience rating.
Music and Nostalgia Better The Experience
Music also plays a big role in The Polar Express. The songs help set the mood of the spirit and make the movie more emotional. The song “Believe” is also a big factor because even though the song is very good and feels good, the word “believe” also shows how you should believe in things even though you don’t see them. The wind blowing also makes the movie feel realistic. Simrat Kaur, a junior at Colonia High, says, “The Polar Express is a movie I always find myself going back to every year.” Kaur also says, “It gives me nostalgia from when I was a child.” Aayushi Patel, a student who goes to Colonia High, stated, ” My family and I always watch it when we are opening presents.” Patel also says, “If we dont watch it on Christmas morning, we watch it the night of Christmas Eve.” This shows that it helps students associate the movie with the warmth of the Christmas spirit.
Flaws That Don’t Make a Difference From The Message
Although the movie is very good, it has some weaknesses. Some parts of the story can move slowly and bore people who have a small attention span. The animation also might not be liked by everyone, especially those who prefer faster-paced movies. However, these mistakes don’t make the movie worse. The story is still good and keeps the viewer interested in watching the movie. The lesson also remains clear.
A Holiday Classic Worth Watching
The Polar Express is a nostalgic holiday movie that reminds people to believe in the magic of Christmas. It has a great story, an age appropriate, and simple message. It is a great family friendly movie to watch with your family during the Christmas season or even when you’re opening your presents. Many people have a tradition of watching it every year on Christmas morning.
