DespiteThe Polar Expressbeing released 20 years ago, it remains one ofthe best Santa Claus moviesto this day.
What causesThe Polar Expressto feel different, however, is the fact that this story centers on children.
Other unexplained parts ofThe Polar Expressseem to simply be plot holes.
If Santa is real, why has he neglected this boy for years?
If Santa is real, why has he neglected this boy for years?
This is particularly problematic when it comes to characters like Know-It-All because it makes them seem quite flat.
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The issue with these names also extends to the overarching problem with character development inThe Polar Express.
Despite the children receiving tickets with lessons hole punched on them, few major changes are shown on screen.
As the years have gone on, however, this has only begun to seem stranger.
Based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg, The Polar Express is an animated holiday-fantasy film by director Robert Zemeckis. A young boy is spirited away on Christmas Eve aboard the magical Polar Express, where he meets new friends on a journey to rediscover their belief in Christmas.
This plotline also wasn’t necessary.
This is why the word ‘believe’ is stamped on his train ticket.
