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The Polar Express
The Polar Express is a Caldecott Medal-winning children's book written by Chris Van Allsburg. It has also been made into an animated movie. In this category, you can learn all about the story, from characters and setting to plot and theme.
129 Questions
What is the song believe in The Polar Express inspired by?
I know this sounds crazy but at least the beginning sounds like a Hamilton commercial, with reference to a faith in technology- watches and celestial navigation. Then it side slips in to silly old- clausism.
Who was Josh Hutcherson character in the movie Polar Express?
Yes, he did the voice of a "hero boy" (which I believe is one of the children on the train) along with Daryl Sabara and Tom Hanks.
What is the boy's name on Polar Express?
As far as I know, all of the characters in Polar Express are given descriptive names only- Hero Boy, Railroad conductor, engineer, etc. various crew members and passengers. Of Course Santa Claus is named, but he"s special. The anonymity angle is unusual and here used to advantage, suggesting a dream setting. It doesn't work so well in novels and movies that aim at realilsm or plausibility such as Wells" Time Machine ( the lead character is only referred to as the Time Traveller) or Anne-Marie, a film scripted by airman-writer St. Exuperby around l936. Apart from Anne-Marie, all characters are merely descriptive- the Aircraft mechanic, news reporter, etc.
In what year did The Polar Express come out?
From the outfits and the look of the story it looks like it could be between the years of 1950-1960s.
Is The Polar Express plate Believe still available?
Hallmark no longer carries the plates, but you can find them on Ebay, Goantiques, and other websites.
How was The Polar Express made?
How was Rudolph the red nosed reindeer made?
out of clay, cloth? How was it made
And how was
Rudolph & The Island of Misfit toys made
Computer animation, or not? Cause I would really like to know.
Thanks.
What city and state is billy from in The Polar Express?
There are several boy characters in the film, that have some role in the plot and are not merely ( blind baggage) or stand-by passengers. Each one would have a different point of origin, right? This angle is NOT developed in the film- like I"m from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where are you from? to strike up conversations.
Where can Polar Express train sets be bought?
The best place to buy Polar Express Train sets is online. They can be bought through either Ebay or Amazon. Other choices include shops such as Toys 'R' Us.
Is the Lionel Polar Express Train Set the best value for money on the high street?
For finding the best value for anything, it is always good to check any other areas that also sell the product you are looking for. The Lionel Polar Express Train Set is no different. Search around different store websites such as Amazon and build a list of prices so that you can choose which one is the best deal for you.
How did the ghost from The Polar Express die?
He was crushed by flat top tunnel when he was riding on top of the polar express before the movie. The hobo in the movie is his ghost.
What is the subplot in polar express?
There is an eerie occult frisson about the Movie, not the book. Something is not quite right. it is wrong to abduct people in the middle of the Night ( KKK did it after the Civil War!) The camera angles are such to make the adult characters and equipment ( rolling stock on the railroad, for example) seem larger than life and the adult characters , while mostly good, seem to be a bit menacing. there is an occult umbra around the Polar Express, which incidentally, does not employ any of the traditional Christmas carols/ Even Santa Claus seems to be huge and menacing, from still photos.
Where does the hobo keep his valuables in The Polar Express?
His right shoe. "The ol' size 13," he says.
What is the know-it-all kid's name in The Polar Express?
Actually, Hero Kid says "Know-It-All Ned" so maybe?
How many cars loaded with coal can The Polar Express pull?
A steam locomotive of the type used in the film could pull about 70 cars in the Freight role with an average speed of about 30 MPH which would take some time to accelerate to that pace. The rear axle booster woud be cut-in on the start, for obvious reasons. This would apply to either a 2-8-4 Berkshire or a Russian 2-l9-0 decapod which did not have a rear axle booster but was in the same power-weight class. This type of engine would develop about 7000 Horsepower at maximum pulling speed on the useful load.
What does the lonely boy in Polar Express represent?
Well I say the lonely boy in the polar express first his name is Dewey and second I think he represents Independence and Friendship
