Polar Express

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Director Robert Zemeckis' wife Leslie provides the motion capture for both Hero Boy's mom and sister [...]	D
Some viewers speculate that the conductor time-traveled. His voice is heard as an older version of t [...]	D
Before Hero Boy boards the Polar Express, the clock says 11:55. The time doesn't change until the fi [...]	D
The soldier doll that Hero Boy plays with on Christmas morning is part of the recycled toy program t [...]	D
When the shot of the Christmas tree pans out, all points of the compass point south.	D
The train set at the end is a recreation of the new Lionel Polar Express train set, combined with th [...]	D
When Hero Boy sounds the train's whistle he says that he has wanted to do so his whole life, as does [...]	D
Initial digital camera tests shot by Allen Daviau.	D
When the Hero Boy first meets the Hobo on the roof of the train, he is playing the carol "Good King [...]	D
The second computer-animated film to be produced in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio. The first being A Bug's L [...]	D
The film used 3D motion capture techniques to digitally record the actors' physical performances bef [...]	D
The close shots of Hero Girl's train ticket floating in the air are a nod to the trademark shots of [...]	D
The first computer-animated film to be a musical.	D
During the hot chocolate scene, hero girl hides her hot chocolate twiceShe puts her first cup on her [...]	D
The mini Polar Express under their Christmas tree was actually a present.	D
The "flying elfs" who skydive, form a speed star, then parachute, is a tribute to the "Flying Elvi" [...]	D
This was Michael Jeter's last film performance, as he died on March 30, 2003, before he could comple [...]	D
All of the waiters' faces were modeled after Andrew Ableson	D
As of 2021, this movie now airs on TBS and TNT.	D
At the end, Santa's reflection is faintly visible in the sleigh bell for a few seconds, in close-up, [...]	D
Making this movie as motion capture was a necessity no matter what, since, according to Robert Zemec [...]	D
The address spoken by the conductor early in the film "11344 Edbrooke" is the real address of Robert [...]	D
The locomotive in the movie is based on the Pere Marquette 1225, a restored steam locomotive located [...]	D
The movie is based on the book "The Polar Express." Author Chris Van Alsburg also wrote "Jumanji" an [...]	D
The visuals for North Pole City are based on the architecture of the Pullman plant, maker of Pullman [...]	D
This is the second film featuring Tom Hanks singing Good King Wenceslas. The first time he sang it w [...]	D
Three different actors play the role of Hero Boy. Tom Hanks does the motion capturing and adult voic [...]	D
Tom Hanks and Michael Jeter were both in The Green Mile (1999).	D
A musical theme heard throughout the movie is nearly identical to that heard in "Elf" when Santa's s [...]	D
In the end of the movie when it shows the closeup of the bell you can see Santa's face in it showing [...]	D
Rob Reiner was attached to direct, but then dropped out.	D
Warner Bros.' first computer-animated film.	D
In the beginning of the movie, Hero Boy looks at a picture of himself on a store Santa's lap. The st [...]	D
The film is listed in the 2006 Guinness Book of World Records as the "first all-digital capture" fil [...]	D
The premiere was held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, author Chris Van Allsburg's hometown.	D
Billy is the only person aboard the Polar Express, passenger or crew member, who is identified by na [...]	D
The score contains a few key notes from the score of Trappola criminale (2000), also composed by Ala [...]	D
A close examination of the ticket numbers reveals that they all contain the number 1225. Pere Marque [...]	D
Steven Tyler: the Elf Lieutenant / Elf Singer.	D
The Polar Express is another Christmas Carol movie. Hero Boy is Scrooge and doesn't believe in Santa [...]	D
This was the first mainstream film to be simultaneously released as a 3D IMAX presentation.	D
When the engineer and fireman are trying to grab the pin necessary for the trains throttle, a workin [...]	D
A University of Michigan pennant is on the wall behind Hero Boy's bed. Chris Van Allsburg is a real- [...]	D
In the North Pole City communications room, an elf describing a bad little boy in New Jersey named S [...]	D
Several reviews called the motion-capture animation "creepy." In the 1978 book "Robots: Fact, Fictio [...]	D
When Hero Boy first meets The Hobo, he is playing "Good King Wenceslas" on a hurdy-gurdy.	D
Hero Boy's real name is never mentioned. However, according to books containing information about Th [...]	D
Robert Zemeckis: [keyhole] The Hero Boy looks through a keyhole early in the movie.	D
The opening scenes, particularly in Hero Boy's bedroom, include two closeups of a chrome hubcap with [...]	D
The first feature-length film to be released in both 35 mm and IMAX 3D.	D
After the Hero Boy places the bell in his pocket (the torn pocket) a subtle sound can be heard of th [...]	D

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When the Hero Boy runs out of his house when The Polar Express arrives, he leaves footprints as well [...]	D
When the elves are helping the children out of Santa's sack the elves move as if they are getting th [...]	D
When the boy pulls the robe from the bedpost, the robe is extremely poorly designed by the FX people [...]	D
After the Christmas star falls, several elves bungee jump and eventually catch up with the star. Und [...]	D
All the characters when they ring the bell hold it by the bell instead of the ribbons. The bell will [...]	D
The moment the train crosses the Arctic Circle at 66 degrees and 33 minutes North it arrives at the [...]	D
At the start of the return journey, when the train is reversing itself by circling counterclockwise [...]	D
The number of children standing on the square at the North Pole keeps changing.	D
When the train passes by the wolves in the forest, it has at least 20 cars, but at the North Pole it [...]	D
As the train approaches Glacier Gulch, the sign says 179 degree grade. Actually, a vertical drop wou [...]	D
Know-It-All states that the train is a Baldwin 2-8-4 locomotive built in 1931. The Polar Express was [...]	D
Whilst the train is still reversing at and departing the North Pole, the conductor's announcement co [...]	D
When the train runs into the caribou, the noise they are making is actually that of elk.	D
When the conductor is punching the Hero Boy's ticket, you can see the holes flying out of the punche [...]	D
The first time the Boy goes downstairs on Christmas eve there is a red snowman skirt on the tree. Th [...]	D
As the train is being pulled up the mountain with the track that curls around it tightly, just befor [...]	D
The controls, brakes, and other machinery on the train are set up in ways that don't make sense, but [...]	D
At Herpolsheimer's, when Know-It-All says, "I want all of them!", the window on the car displays a r [...]	D
Whenever the engineer opens the throttle on the locomotive, he pushes it away from him, the further [...]	D
When the elves are first seen, there is an elf that is moving (translating) left to right in front o [...]	D
When the train first arrives at the boy's house, reflections of the carriage lights are seen crossin [...]	D
When the Hero Girl's ticket has blown outside the train and comes back in and rests on an air intake [...]	D
When the PE is pulling away from Billy (poor boy), the train is moving -- but the window light patte [...]	D
When Hero Boy jumps into the car with coal and then gets out of it, the coal doesn't leave any marks [...]	D
When Santa hands the boy the bell, the clock strikes Midnight and Santa says "Merry Christmas", indi [...]	D
When the Hero Boy is skiing with the Hobo atop the train, the camera angle pans several times. At on [...]	D
When the silver bell flies off of the harness and bounces on the ground, the leather straps attached [...]	D
When the bungee elves deploy, they catch up to the falling Christmas tree star. This would not be po [...]	D
Early in the film when Hero Boy is in his room, his robe is seen on the bedpost closest to the bedro [...]	D
When Billy comes out of his house upon the arrival of The Polar Express he leaves footprints in the [...]	D
The hero boy has to jump between cars because of the gap between them. In actuality there are metal [...]	D
When the Hobo is talking to the Hero Boy about belief in Santa Claus, he tells him that he doesn't w [...]	D
The Engineer is commanded by the Conductor on the ice using "Left full!" and "Right full!" in order [...]	D
Whenever the train is shown during the movie, all the cars' windows are fully lit from the inside. H [...]	D
The Hero Boy finds the Hero Girl's ticket on her seat. However, when she takes the cup of hot chocol [...]	D
The height of the sack of presents constantly changes.	D
Throughout the movie, the number of cars on the train changes, from just three, to as many as eleven [...]	D
When the conductor is on the roof of the Polar Express, his undistorted shadow from the lantern appe [...]	D
When the children are in the sack of presents, the blimp starts to close the sack. The sack was show [...]	D
After the caribou begin to step away from the track, the conductor instructs the train's engineer, " [...]	D

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The Conductor: Seeing is believing, but sometimes [...]	D
The Conductor: What in the name of Mike?	D
The Conductor: ...It's five minutes to midnight. [...]	D
The Conductor: [singing] Here we only got one rule [...]	D
Santa Claus: There's no greater gift than friendsh [...]	D
[onboard the out-of-control caboose car, Hero Boy [...]	D
[after he pulling the emergency brake, Lonely Boy [...]	D
Santa Claus: [holding up the silver sleigh bell] T [...]	D
[the Conductor joins the three main children at th [...]	D
The Conductor: Show your tickets. Have your ticket [...]	D
The Boy: Is everything all right? What do we do? [...]	D
The Boy: Are you saying that this is all just a... [...]	D
Santa Claus: [voiceover, as the Hero Boy opens his [...]	D
Hobo: That skirt you're chasing must've moved on a [...]	D
The Conductor: There would be no Christmas without [...]	D
[repeated line] The Conductor: That's more like i [...]	D
[Before re-boarding the train back home, Know-It-A [...]	D
The Boy: [after sounding the train whistle] I've w [...]	D
The Boy: Thank you. The Conductor: No, thank YOU. [...]	D
[repeated line] The Boy: I believe.	D
Santa Claus: This bell is a wonderful symbol of th [...]	D
[Hero Boy has gotten lost in the abandoned toys tr [...]	D
The Conductor: Well, ya comin'? The Boy: Where? [...]	D
The Conductor: All aboard!	D
[first lines] Hero Boy: On Christmas Eve many yea [...]	D
The Boy: I'm looking for a girl. Hobo: [after a p [...]	D
[last lines] Hero Boy: At one time most of my fri [...]	D
Hero Girl: [seeing the word that the conductor has [...]	D
Hobo: What exactly is... is your persuasion on the [...]	D
Hobo: One more thing... do you believe in ghosts? [...]	D

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