The Polar Express [Blu-ray]
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Movie Reviews of The Polar Express [Blu-ray]
Movie Review: Buyer beware
Summary: 1 Stars
For those of us that fell in love with "The Polar Express" when it came out in 3D in theaters, this is the biggest slap in the face that Warner's could sell us. I have been anticipating this home 3D version since it was announced and snatched it up only to have my excitement crushed when I discovered that the 3D was done with the old fashioned "red/blue" glasses and not the grey lenses currently in theaters. Why would they do this? First off, the dual color lenses ruins the color saturation of any film. Second, the technology is out there! With Blue Ray, HDTVs, DLP projectors and such, the replication of a true home multiplex is in our grasp. The film has already been processed to use the grey lenses. Why spend the money to reprocess the film into red and blue separation? This makes no sense. When I discovered this deception, I immediately opened the packages at the counter and promptly returned them. (The same applies to "Journey to the Center of the Earth". It has the colored lenses too.) Do not waste your money on a sub-standard 3D experience.
UPDATE: While I understand another reviewer's tale of the polarized light 3D, I don't believe that the "Disney Digital 3D" that I saw "Monster House" or the theaters that showed "Beowulf" or "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" bought special projectors just to feature these films. My original IMAX experience used "shutter" type goggles that looked like diving gear and I could see that point. But my last few experiences, from "The Nightmare Before Christmas" through "Meet the Robinsons", have been "Blues Brothers" type glasses that I was able to keep. My belief is that the technology is out there and someone at the head office just thought this was cheaper to produce.
Movie Review: OK. Is it or is it not, in 3D?
Summary: 4 Stars
I saw the movie in an IMAX theatre and enjoyed it a great deal. I'm a 60 year old man who watched the House of Wax, Charge at Feather River, Hondo, etc., in 3D when they first were released, in the 1950s. I love the process and am happy that more movies are getting duplicated in 3D for the big screen...and the little ones too.
The description, for both the standard and Blu-Ray version, states: "The version of the film on DVD is the standard theatrical version, not the 3-D version seen in IMAX theaters. --David Horiuchi"
The term "3D" is set out, on the DVD box, in larger font than the name of the movie, but Amazon includes the claim that it's a flat version, and nowhere refers to it as "including glasses" as it does for "Journey to the Center of the Earth."
I'm not buying until I know...but, it is a really good movie.
Movie Review: Renewing My Views On Christmas
Summary: 5 Stars
Aside from all the materialistic views Christmas brings, one thing always brings fond memories. Great holiday themed movies,younger generations have a trouble seeking any true modern classics. The Polar Express is finally the pivotal film needed.
The story is rather simple, but the innocence it brings fourth is amazing. Characters of all different backgrounds converge on an adventurous trip to the north pole and back. The CGI is great, really capturing the magic the movie composes. The music and atmosphere are dreamingly surreal, along with a good hearted nature.
The feeling I've obtained every winter before Christmas arrives from viewing this is always an enlightening experience. It invokes the childhood in us all, and is great for kids.
Movie Review: Amazing!
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved this movie from the moment I saw it. I bought it for my movie collection last year and I have to force myself not to watch it at least until after Thanksgiving. Anyway, I don't understand anyone who wouldn't love this movie; makes me feel like a kid again!Movie Review: The CRITIC!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm supposed to criticize movies, but there is so much AWESOMENESS about this one that I won't even bother!! If you love incredible things like
Christmas Excitement and Baby Deer and Love and Life and even some wonder and fantasy, then this movie needs to be on the top of your list! I rented it, then bought it as fast as I could find a copy. I especially liked the train ride scene where the Dancer/Chefs exited the kitchen galley area and served the children Hot Chocolate!! Absolutely amazing. See this movie with someone you truly love... Cheers ---