saw the POLAR EXPRESS today

[Wayne M.]

Took my wife and 4 year old son to catch a matinee today. This movie is a must see for anyone who has ever read the book (strangely, I never have), has young kids who need Christmas reinforcement, model/ real train buffs, people who like computer animation or want to just see a good movie. I think this will be one of the great ones- right up there with the Wizard of oz, etc. The train, especially the engine, was the main focus point and the details were outstanding.

I saw Tom Hanks on a talk show the other day and he revealed some of the technology used in making the movie which helped explain a lot for me. We are actually planning to see it again.

 

[Jeff Clark]

I might go see it. Check out "The Incredibles" as well. Pretty good movie.

 

[Headshot zod]

If you can catch it in 3D at an IMAX theatre. The 3D technology has improved and didn't give me a headache.

 

[WaynesWorld]

polar express

Wayne M.



The bride & I split on this one. She loved it. :-{} I loved the Incredibles more.

The Treasure Hunters is up next. Oo.

Pass the big bucket of popcorn!!!!!!!



WAYNES WORLD

 

[michigandon]

The train, especially the engine, was the main focus point and the details were outstanding.

Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 was chosen as the "model" for this aspect of the movie. I guess the author of the book also grew up in Grand Rapids:



http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040919/THINGS0107/40917001



Here's a link to some pictures of the sound recording sesssion:



http://www.mstrp.com/soundcrew.htm



More pics of the 1225:



http://www.mstrp.com/1225photos.html