January 7, 2005
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Caught The Polar Express in 3D IMAX the other day - only because I've never sat through an IMAX movie before. Excellent production value, a real visual spectacle, quite charming in parts. But I think they tried too hard to replicate Chris Van Allsburg's illustrations. So the movie's not only plotless, the figures in Polar Express were simply lifeless too. Reminded me of the other box office flop "The Final Fantasy." Seems to me it's the wrong story for a 3D treatment as well. I'm sorry I just didn't like it. Towards the end of the movie, train conductor on the Polar Express (voiced by Tom Hanks) turned to the hero boy (nameless) and said, “The thing about trains is, it doesn’t matter where they’re going. What matters is deciding to get on board.” That's about the silliest thing I've ever heard. Of course it matters where the train is going. While we were in the elevator, I hit the button for 22nd floor (we live on the 15th) and told the kids, "It doesn't matter where the lift's going, does it?"
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