Am I weird because I didn't like The Polar Express?

underthecity · Dec 5, 2007

I mean, everybody likes this movie. And railroad fans love it.

Everyone, but me.

First off, I didn't get the story. I didn't get Tom Hanks doing multiple characters. I didn't get the bizarreness of the plot and the weird things happening in and on the train.

And the characters showed no emotion on their faces. When they were angry, sad, happy, or whatever, it was always the same expression. I just couldn't accept that. I mean, I know it's computer animation, but still . . . .

But everyone loves it. I don't know why.

allen

Vincent · Dec 5, 2007

How about those dead eyes?

Zelenka · Dec 5, 2007

(I didn't like it either)

KTC · Dec 5, 2007

(I didn't like it either)

ChaosTitan · Dec 5, 2007

(I've never seen it.)

truelyana · Dec 5, 2007

(I didn't like it either, take four)

RLB · Dec 5, 2007

(also never seen it)

WendyNYC · Dec 5, 2007

It was creeeeepy. Dead eyes. Totally.

reigningcatsndogs · Dec 5, 2007

The book was one of my boy's favorites at Christmastime. The movie -- not so much!!! In fact, it was a bit of a disappointment.

JamieFord · Dec 5, 2007

I loved it.

But yeah, as fantastic as the animation was, the people sometimes come across as creepy. But that's what I thought about the little animated Rudolph Christmas special when I was a kid...especially Yukon Cornelius.

Chumplet · Dec 5, 2007

My daughter says she can't stand the animated claymation Christmas specials. They creep her out.

I didn't mind Polar Express but I don't think it expanded very well into a full length movie when it would have been fine as a half hour TV special. The animation was okay, but the characters could have used more expression.

maestrowork · Dec 5, 2007

It was a bit creepy but didn't mind it... it's one of those take it or leave it movies for me.

kristie911 · Dec 5, 2007

I've never seen it. And have no desire to.

Rolling Thunder · Dec 5, 2007

Seen it. Liked it. The rest of you have a dead inner child rotting underneath your navel.

Not that there's anything wrong with that...

maestrowork · Dec 5, 2007

Rllgthunder said:
The rest of you have a dead child rotting underneath your navel.

Mmm, lunch.

Shadow_Ferret · Dec 5, 2007

Only seen parts of it, but I found it creepy. And my inner child is a live and well loving Rudolph, thank you very much.

Will Lavender · Dec 5, 2007

I loved it. When I saw it the first time I proclaimed it (and I actually think I proclaimed it. Aloud) the best Christmas movie I'd ever seen.

But yeah, very creepy eyes. Never really thought about it until now.

You all have ruined a Christmas tradition at the Lavender house. Thanks a lot.

Gravity · Dec 5, 2007

JamieFord said:
But that's what I thought about the little animated Rudolph Christmas special when I was a kid...especially Yukon Cornelius.

YOU don't like the Rudolph special? Are you serious?? Probably the high point of the Rankin-Bass dynasty??

You didn't shed even the hint of a tear when Rudolph leaps into the air for the first time?

"She thinks I'm C-U-U-TE!!"

To quote Vizinni, "That's inconcievable!"

triceretops · Dec 5, 2007

Tell me what the hobo was doing on top of the train--how was he intricate to the plot in any way? What special message did he translate? The kid spent more time outside the train than in it. The book was probably better, but the movie. Bleh.

Tri

John Paton · Dec 6, 2007

I tried to watch Polar Express 4 times and each time I found it insipid and self-aggrandising. No that's going too far. Insipid then. No soul. No joy.

No divine inspiration - nothing that would change me as a person for the better and make me go out and create something wonderful.

The movie "Shine" has that affect on me. Polar Express - a poor expression of the genius of Hanks.

Christine N. · Dec 6, 2007

My son (5) loves it. I love it for the message of believing.

And I watched Rudolph this week, and I still like it.

Rolling Thunder · Dec 6, 2007

Shadow_Ferret said:
Only seen parts of it, but I found it creepy. And my inner child is a live and well loving Rudolph, thank you very much.

Please keep your questionable animal escapades in the dark where they belong, please. :tongue

rhymegirl · Dec 6, 2007

I've never seen The Polar Express.

I do like Rudolph. And Yukon Cornelius. "This fog is as thick as peanut butter. You eat what you like, I"ll eat what I like."

Shadow_Ferret · Dec 6, 2007

Rllgthunder said:
Please keep your questionable animal escapades in the dark where they belong, please.

Well, of course. The video of the event is best viewed in the dark. I'll make you a copy if you like.

Rolling Thunder · Dec 6, 2007

Oh, great! Could you send it to Rhymegirl as my Christmas present to her?

Am I weird because I didn't like The Polar Express?

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