Watching The Polar Express (2004) FOR THE FIRST TIME IN YEARS!! || Movie Reaction!

Hey everyone hope you enjoyed the reaction! Wanted to rewatch this movie as it has been a while since I watched it. Also apologies for how many things I forgot, really wasn't trying to hide anything. Definitely going to be watching this a lot more now though as The Polar Express was such a great Christmas movie for me!
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[@nickflix8657]

Hey everyone hope you enjoyed the reaction! Sorry about the watermark, usually Warner Brother's let me have no watermark, but this one I guess was a little different haha. Anyways, hope you enjoyed one of the first rewatches I have done in a long time where I actually knew parts of this movie! See you next for a surprise movie and The Santa Claus!

[@king-sharkey6128]

Oh my the Santa Clause one of the best and my most favorite Christmas movie

[@zoeybrown5263]

Is it gonna be a suprise movie of brother bear 2

[@KSDVLmom]

Have you done IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE? I think you'd love it so much

[@roo1014]

You should really watch Netflix's Klaus

[@jacksonconley5117]

Polar Express is one of the best Christmas movies of all time.

[@becky0017]

Fun fact: There's a deleted cutscene explaining the ghost man's death. It's explained in a song actually but basically he was a poor homeless man named King who rode on the top of the train for free without anyone knowing, the train went down a steep track and ahead was a tunnel called Flat Top. Before he could scream or anything it was too late, he was smacked off the train and he died immediately. But his soul always remained on the train.

[@marcusd450]

Wow, that's pretty dark compared to the rest of the film. I can see why they cut it from the final production.

[@madelinestraumanis219]

I always wondered about the character. Thanks for the fact.

[@homeiswonderland]

Is that confirmed?

[@becky0017]

@@homeiswonderland There's a KZbin video you can search for. Type "the polar express it takes two" that's the name of the song. The reason they showed the deleted scene was to pay tribute to the man Michael Jeter, the man who I believe played as both men who drove the train. They cut it out cause it didn't fit with the story. The video plays on a few minutes so if you want you can skip to the part were they actually sing about the homeless man.

[@grayemerald5159]

This certainly explains why the ghost spoke about Flat Top Tunnel in such an ominous light, because he perished there, and wanted to spare the protagonist the same horrible fate.

[@videohistory722]

One thing I've caught about this movie over the years: When they're walking around the north pole, they hear the elves talking about the last present having candy cane paper and a green number 7 bow. You're supposed to think that it's Billy's present, but eventually, you notice so is Hero boy's present. Leaves you to wonder: did Santa know he was going to lose the bell?

[@WhiteTiger950]

Christmas magic!

[@ashipnerdoffical4260]

I have been watching this movie since I was 4, and I did not notice that. (0.0)

[@attrennux0000]

@@ashipnerdoffical4260 I mean if you noticed it at 4 that would be some observation

[@ashipnerdoffical4260]

@@attrennux0000 true, but I didn't notice it as an adult either, so...

[@endgame7856]

I think it’d have been more interesting if Billy was the main character. He even says himself that he’s always had doubts about Santa and about how “Christmas doesn’t work out for him”. He learns it’s okay to trust others, starts wholeheartedly believing in Santa along with the true spirit of Christmas, and later receives a present, probably for the first time in his life based on his reaction to finding one in his house. He had more character development than the actual main character, imo.

[@moosessurus8172]

I prefer it this way! Nice to have a movie that’s literally just about the magic of Christmas. No deeper meaning about needing to be nice or happy or rich or poor or whatever else, just “Christmas is magical and fun and everyone is invited”

[@alfiro-morgif3908]

A friend of mine described this movie in this way: The kid is Tom Hanks, the hobo is Tom Hanks, the train conductor is Tom Hanks, the girl is Tom Hanks, EVERYONE IS TOM HANKS. I just laugh out loud, but that doesn´t change that this movie is a nostalgic classic

[@shanerose7204]

Yes Tom Hanks provided the performance capture for the boy, but it was actually Daryl Sabara (Juni from Spy Kids) who voiced him.

[@twist58]

@@shanerose7204 And Daryl’s younger brother Evan played the Lonely Boy.

[@homeiswonderland]

@@shanerose7204 THATS WHY HE ALWAYS SOUNDED FAMILIAR.

[@tbakhalid4781]

@@shanerose7204 Wait what? No wonder the voice sound similar

[@lylamcguinness1646]

The girl isn’t Tom Hank’s. Her name is Megan Moore

[@blackfeather3959]

Did u know that Tom Hanks did all the movements for several characters. The behind scenes are incredible! 🌲

[@nickflix8657]

Didn’t until this rewatch haha, never noticed it before.

[@nathancruz9172]

@@nickflix8657 that’s only because, it’s called a motion capture.

[@KurtAnderson812]

I've really been enjoying rewatching some of my favorite Christmas movies with you Nick. Your enthusiasm is infections

[@nickflix8657]

Thanks so much Kurt, so glad you have been enjoying them!

[@lunarose698]

Tom Hanks plays the conductor, Santa, the homeless guy, the boy's dad, and the boy when he is an adult. Still one of my favorites.

[@toogzboggs6344]

Did anybody else notice that the animation in this is extremely similar to “A Christmas Carol” with Jim Carrey? You would have to be made of solid brick to not get Christmas Spirit when watching this very wholesome, wonderful man.

[@trevorlarsonn]

The Polar Express and A Christmas Carol is by far the best Christmas movies in my opinion. The nostalgia mixed with the magic these films hold will forever hold a special place in my heart.

[@PurpleLugia]

That's because they were both produced in part by ImageMovers, doing a motion-capture style. ;) (As a bonus they were also both directed by Robert Zemeckis)

[@twist58]

I think Jim Carrey studied Tom Hanks’ use of motion capture to get how to use the tech when in the suit and in character!

[@GillDawe]

@@PurpleLugia Came here to say the same thing! Same director, Mr. Robert Zemeckis!

[@toogzboggs6344]

@@GillDawe who also directed “Back to the Future”.

[@Loonlings]

Child hood nostalgia honestly. When I was little my aunt had me in pajamas and took me to a train that kind of mocked the story a bit or whatever. I remember the hot chocolate and god :,)

[@Ranndogg]

Yay the polar express! And Nick u should watch, and react to the Irish trilogy films such as The secret of kells, Song of the sea, The breadwinner, and Wolfwalkers, those movies are underrated and you'll definitely love them!

[@rileymatarazzo5206]

I agree they are really good

[@MillyKKitty]

Yess

[@PurpleLugia]

19:22 Silly Nick, those aren't just "rocks", that was the coal car. Old trains used steam engines; they ran on heat produced from burning coal. ;)

[@JulesPorta]

omg i just literally commented on the post why this video isn’t up yet and just seconds later and here it is😭😭 thank you for this xmas present💕

[@Almentikk]

Great reaction! Though I would say the conductor saying “it’s nothing I need to know” about his ticket is about belief. Belief is knowing and feeling something that does not matter or depend on the thoughts, opinions or decisions of others. So the conductor does not need to know about him being a believer, because it doesn’t mean anything to a true believer 😊

[@jlp11889]

I didn't give this movie a second thought until my son turned 3 and I put it on for him. We then watched this movie the entire next year every other week or so; he was so in love with it. After watching it with him now I love it, too. Not necessarily because of the movie itself but because I got to see so much wonder and awe and joy on my son's face and experience it with him. An instant Christmas tradition for our family since. His little brother is turning 1 year old on Christmas Eve so we'll see what he thinks of it now, as well. ♡

[@amylangston7456]

If anyone ever gets the opportunity to see this movie in IMAX 3D, it is absolutely captivating. Hint: This movie was done by motion capture, and Tom Hanks was the motion-capture performer for five roles. He voiced those roles too, except for the boy of course.

[@ryuokamiakaze3590]

My favorite part of the Polar Express id the Chocolate Dance, and how they serve them, it looks so funny that i love it.

[@GillDawe]

I am not at all surprised that you already loved this one! As soon as I saw you’d posted this I thought “this is a movie Nick is going to love!!”

[@joshuawells835]

At one point, this was suppose to be a one-man act, with Tom Hanks playing all the roles. Overtime, other actors were needed, especially for the children characters That being said, it is clear Tom Hanks still played a good chunk of the characters.

[@youtuberbayleexiong908]

Man I actually got emotional when he was ringing the bell and trying to believe

[@merlintroutmen4251]

Hey Nick so sorry about your Beauty and The Beast reaction would have loved to see that! But anyways hope you enjoy this movie again

[@nickflix8657]

Yeah was a little disappointed, but definitely will rewatch it again at some point!

[@videohistory722]

I saw it in the theaters with my dad and sis. I knew literally nothing about it besides growing up with the book. My sister still maintains to this day she's scared of marionettes because of THAT scene in this movie.

[@destiny8794]

Haven't watched this in years but still teared up at the end, this movie will always have a place in my heart :)

[@paulbrosfornever512]

So happy you decided to rewatch this, I am someone that also forgets a lot about a movie when I haven’t watched in a while so totally understand!

[@sophiaisabelle0227]

This is an unforgettable movie from my childhood. I don’t think it’s one of my favorites, though…maybe because it’s a dark and emotional animated film that deviates itself from anything remotely similar to Pixar or even Disney animated movies. I do hope you react to Beauty and the Beast, Nick. I swear that movie’s timeless.

[@shivanevermore6555]

I absolutely adore this movie I don’t even mind that Nick wasn’t seeing it for the first time This brings so many memories when I was a child watching it with my sister and brother And seeing someone else like the movie as well I’m happy 💨🌨❄️☃️🌫🎅🏻 🚂

[@sketchnotes2246]

So my relationship with this movie has always been rather mixed. And the reason for that can be pinned entirely on the motion capture animation. I have memories of seeing this movie on TV as a kid and being really unnerved at the way the faces on the characters moved. I remember trying to push through my discomfort because I thought the story was charming and fun, but in the end I just couldn't get past it, and asked my mom to put something else on. I've grown out of that phase, but it's still been a long time since I've actually watched this movie. It really is a christmas classic!

[@tiresomesimba7369]

*Loving the content Nick, great job and keep it up. I also wish you a Merry Christmas.*

[@Ereh_Ereh]

When I was little I was so obsessed with this movie that it seems like i’d watch it every day. It got to the point where it would glitch at the hot chocolate scene😭 I still have the disc to this day

[@ellenwennberg4973]

The ghost isn't playing a guitar, but a hurdy gurdy. A string instrument originated from middle east among many places , travelled and changed since medieval times. I love it!! And to picture this in this movie is amazing.

[@scratchfox1958]

every video is such a joy. Seeing your face glow is wonderful. Loved this reaction!

[@MatthewGhirardi]

This is hands down, my favorite Christmas movie of all time, I tend to make it a tradition in watching it on December, also, my birthday is in two days before Christmas

[@WanderingRoe]

I love watching this movie every year at Christmas! This was such a nice reaction, the music and visuals are truly amazing. 🤩 Thank you for sharing your reaction to this even though you’d seen it before! 😊

[@zachzabala]

YESSSSS! the biggest message is how his parents can't hear the bell at the end but he still can!!! And this is because he still believes!!!!!

[@nathancruz9172]

It’s been 17 years since, I first watched the polar express at the theaters with my family.

[@dizzyrascal5015]

This will forever remain my favourite Christmas movie

[@terraelizabeth7191]

This is my favorite Christmas movie! Mainly because my family has a tradition of decorating the Christmas tree, eating snacks and watching this movie once a year every year!

[@homeiswonderland]

I love this movie too, Nick. I, thankfully, have no "uncanny-valley" feelings about it like so many others who are turned off by it.

[@samx1dongpyo522]

This is my personal favorite Christmas movie ❤️❤️. I have so many memories of watching this with my parents every time Christmas comes around. And every time I rewatch it it gives me so much nostalgia, so it’s very near and dear to my heart ❤️❤️. Thanks for reacting to it Nick, you’ve made my day 😊😊

[@assassin01620]

If it has already been explained, the end was him making the hole in his jacket bigger. Lol Or so I've always thought, but may not actually be the case. After looking it up, I guess the idea is that its supposed to be ambiguous if it was a dream or not. "The major plot point of the story was if the boy was going to believe in things that may or may not be true. It wasn't about whether or not the train was real, whether the experience was real or even if he met Santa Claus. It's about whether or not he is going to believe in such possibilities, evidence or no."

[@jst0052]

Love the video Nick! Thank you so much for being here its always great to watch and relax the reaction after doing lots of work it makes me feel better to watch you even if you've seen the movie before!

[@kfordgal]

Love this film it always brings a lump to my throat when he says sarah doesn't hear the bell as she gets older 😭

[@tanner5331]

I just discovered your content yesterday. I really love how cheery you are!

[@smokeyverton7981]

"The Last Unicorn" (1982). I think you would enjoy

[@ireneterwilliger17]

I watched this wonderful movie a few days ago, but I happy to see your reaction for Polar 😊🎞️ I wish you Merry holidays, Nick🎄

[@jonathansmith8672]

The train that you see in the movie is actually based off of a real steam locomotive, the Pere Marquette #1225! But the PM #1225, in real life, has a different whistle than the one you hear in the movie. Also, the serial number #1225 coincidentally happens to be a nod to 12/25, or Christmas Day abbreviated. :)

[@katlynnbos1790]

Yeah I got to ride on the real train, it was so cool they took us to a Christmas city here in Michigan. Amazing experience if you ever get the chance to do it

[@jonathansmith8672]

@@katlynnbos1790 Wow! How lucky you were. That would be cool to ride it. :)

[@LadyfoxMOCK]

I’m so thrilled to see that you’re reacting to this movie! I LOVE The Polar Express! It’s my favorite Christmas movie!

[@beepboop3925]

your reactions are really getting me through being home for break lolol thanks so much!

[@joshuariddensdale2126]

I first saw it on TV in 2007 or 2008. We went to see it in a special IMAX showing a couple of weeks later.

[@bronsoverbrains586]

I was in first grade when The Polar Express was released in theaters. My class took a field trip that December to go see it, and it’s been a huge part of our Christmas memories since!

[@SpacialRend7]

Back when this film was in the movie theaters, I had the option of see either it or the first SpongeBob movie. After watching The Polar Express, I’m glad that I chose it over SpongeBob. This film is charming, wholesome, and really gets one into the holiday spirit.😊

[@twist58]

And THAT was a great decision I made too. I simply caught The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie when it debuted on Nickelodeon months after it released in theaters. Polar Express was quite the experience!

[@Shadowz1323]

I loved watching this! Your content is always an uplift for me on a bad day 💜

[@sarahmoller7308]

Nick, you've got such a wonderfully childlike way of watching movies - it's a delight watching along with you!! 💜

[@milesra22]

Yo I’m enjoying of your videos! And looking at the old movies I’ve watched over my lifetime and relooking back during my childhood!

[@XSilentBombXX]

This has been my favorite movie the ending of the music got me crying of the Christmas spirit

[@daughterinchrist3877]

I've seen some movie reactor's content, and yours is by far the best quality.

[@jamesmoyner7499]

My entire 5th grade class went to see this film when it was in theaters in 2005. That was very nice and better than the entire middle school after you had the permission slip signed to see Eragon in theaters. #Bingers Some out there Christmas films to watch: Scrooge (1970 film), It Happened on Fifth Avenue,

[@jlp11889]

Lol #Bingers, this is Nick not Billy!

[@jamesmoyner7499]

@@jlp11889 I had copied my comment from the last place I remember putting it and removed one part that only applied to his channel, but not the other.

[@matthewcline2728]

Thank you so much for reviewing this Christmas Classic. I have loved it ever since seeing it in theaters back in 2004. I love how they have the whole element of believing, or not believing with the bells ringing in some people’s ears, but not others. That was well written for sure. And yes, Tom Hanks playing maybe five different characters was interesting. Then again, so is Robin Williams voicing a couple characters in 2006’s Happy Feet. I was also surprised to find that Alan Silvestri, who did the score for Disney films like Oliver & Company, and Lilo & Stitch, also composed the score here in Polar Express. Anyway, great job yet again, and looking forward to whatever you react to next.

[@dinodisneylover1]

The book on which the movie is based is from the same author as Jumanji and Zathura. He even worked along on the film.

[@valebellei26]

The thing about the hole in his jacket is that if you pay attention the second time they show it it's a bigger hole, meaning that there already was a hole before (the one he made when going to the polar express early in the movie!)

[@forestcatkay14]

Lol your reaction to the sock coffee was precious. You know if you reacted to the animated beauty and the beast you could do the live action remake and then rewatch the animated. It’ll allow for some comparison response. I will admit I prefer the animated version of Beauty and the Beast song both by Angela Lansbury and Celine Dion’s versions over the live action versions.

[@iceyr4053]

This is one of my favourite Christmas movies, I'm so glad you watched it!

[@videohistory722]

Tom Hanks was actually supposed to do all of the roles, but he had to pull back because he was exhausted.

[@louuu573]

another one of my childhood films. my family watched this film - every christmas. it became my favourite christmas film. it just feels so special. the music. how it looks. the joy and magic of christmas.

[@chickendrawsdogs3343]

This movie is low-key terrifying. The number of times these kids came close to a terrible demise is one thing, but that scene where they traverse the empty city with nothing but music on the speakers, that brings out the long-buried fear of being separated, lost in a mall or market when you were a kid.

[@matveynoname7083]

Now i wanna enjoy Tim’s reaction.

[@nickflix8657]

Can’t wait for his reaction!

[@ForgottenHonor0]

This movie was based on my dad's favorite children's Christmas book and he was so excited to see it and watch it every year! This movie still continues to hold a very special place in my heart just for that reason. RIP Dad.

[@barbarachieppo9603]

I love falling to sleep with this movie playing and all the lights off and the Christmas tree lights on.❤

[@xavenstelmack1411]

You should react to Rio.

[@JulesPorta]

omg yess! thiss💕💕 that movie is my childhood fave

[@morganyakkofan9052]

Steven Tyler got to be in this movie, as the Elf who was singing after Santa left.

[@rinadraw101]

I just woke up, but this make my day better cause this movie held so many memories.

[@SewerRattt]

so im not the biggest fan of christmas but this movie means so much to me that i watch it every year around christmas time, i absolutely love this movie with all my heart

[@vicegamer6944]

This movie always hits me hard in my heart. It really takes me back to my childhood missing those Christmas get together I did with my family.

[@j.woodbury412]

I read some trivia about this movie earlier: The part about the naughty boy, Steven, putting the gum in his sister's hair was a reference to a story director Robert Zemeckis heard from fellow director Steven Spielberg. Spielberg told Zemeckis that when he was little, he put gum in his sister's hair and their parents had a hard time getting it out.

[@matchaqueen6541]

That music gives me happy chills each time!

[@kittvskarrkr6074]

I love this movie. Soundtrack, characters, story and soundtrack along with visuals that match are amazing

[@MegaAlex576]

I remember watching this as a kid. In our room we had bunk beds and my mom let us have some Christmas lights on the bed frame and we has a DVD player in there too and I remember watching this movie in the dark with the Christmas light on in my bean bag while eating chocolate pudding. Seeing your reaction was really nice and made me crave chocolate pudding lol

[@vicegamer6944]

Nick you’ve given me a really great idea on how I can watch this. I’m gonna watch it in VR in the dark room. I’ll bet I’ll feel like I’m riding the roller coaster with the image.

[@aaronreid1195]

Thank you nick for doin this movie I love it so much one of my fave Christmas movies of all time I love it so much and yes Tom hanks is pretty much everyone he’s the narrator, the conductor, the hobo, and Santa, they just deepened his voice for Santa and I’m so excited for the suprise movie and the Santa clause

[@vicegamer6944]

My favorite scenes are the following. When Billy and the hero girl sang. When Hero Boy heard the bell and believed in Santa. Santa chose hero boy for the first gift and the ticket punching as the kids got on the train.

[@j.woodbury412]

Tom Hanks is several characters in this movie: The main character- as an adult; the train conductor; the hobo ghost; and Santa Claus.

[@monaread7712]

I also really like this movie and it’s cool to see someone on KZbin that likes it. He’ll also when Christmas comes to town. This is my favorite song and scene in the movie.

[@rosiemair-qx9zi]

Mine 2💚

[@MaximeLafreniere433]

There isn't a single movie I watched more than this one. For real, I think I watched it a thousand times before I turned 10 (And it came out a little before I was 2.). I spent days just watching it again and again. I always loved Christmas and trains, what else could I want? It was the perfect movie for me. And don't even get me started on how this movie sounds and looks beautiful, especially for 2004! In other languages, the voice actors did an amazing job too!

[@robertpresley1503]

Rule of thumb; if you think it's Tom Hanks, it's Tom Hanks. He's like 90% of the characters in this movie.

[@zerdapekin2566]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@jonathancruz5932]

Wow! I forgot this movie. Thanks for the memory

[@overlord9816]

A classic I love watching this every Christmas such a good movie

[@generalgrievousproductions]

Such an awesome movie. Also has amazing graphics and CGI for the time it came out.

[@beepboop3925]

Also I’m SO EXCITED for your Santa clause reactionnnnnnnn(s) (are you going to do the trilogy? I think you would like all 3!) and yes I’d love to see reactions of things you’ve seen before I just really like your videos lol!

[@thetwotasksgirl1535]

4:29 literally had the same thought right as you did, but I think it just means like the normal express train, but for them, the polar express, only they get to see and hear when they’re ‘chosen’

[@twist58]

Interesting to note: The chief elf is voiced by Charles Fleischer (aka Roger Rabbit). Some of these actors here were involved in director Robert Zemeckis’ other work. And you can’t have a great music score without composer Alan Silverstri involved neither! But what really caught my attention was the voice of the Hero Boy. Daryl Sabara (aka Juni Cortez of Spy Kids) played him and his younger brother Evan played Lonely Boy.

[@SpencerFinley]

I love the scene with the caribou cuz his screams sound more like kulning (herdcalling) than actual screams, which is probably why the caribou moved out of the way :)

[@Ereh_Ereh]

The music is just *chefs kiss*

[@jneumy566]

The adult kid narrating, the conductor, the hobo, and Santa are all voicef by Tom Hanks. I believe he made this for one of his kids who loved the book

[@ravenm6443]

This is my favorite Christmas movie! I love trains which is a big reason I love this movie but I think how they conveyed the message was neat. Also Tom Hanks is crazy talented. And the know-it-all kid 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@kendallcarstens9194]

Branson, Missouri has a train museum open to tours all year long. This time of year there is an older passenger train that comes in and is set up to give tours of the area around Branson. During evening tours this time of year it is set up as the Polar Express. Parents and children can get tickets for this ride; and are encouraged to participate in pajamas. The servers/ staff are dressed as elves, and Santa goes around to each booth for photo op's with the kids. Hot chocolate and cookies are served to the kids, and each child is given a gold ticket, and the conductor punches the initial of the childs first name in it. Throughout the ride, songs from this movie are led by the servers and a sing along is encouraged.

[@emilyvlogging6102]

I heard a theory that helps explain the pocket ripping twice. The idea is that the creators made this movie to show parents when their kids were ready to stop believing. If you still believed in the magic you'd think the movie was about him going to the North Pole and meeting Santa so he would believe, but the kids who no longer believed in the magic of Christmas would notice the clock stopping at 5 seconds till midnight and the pocket ripping again when he woke up so they would see the movie as the boy dreaming he met Santa. If your child thought the movie was a dream, you would know they are ready to hear the truth about Santa.

[@morganyakkofan9052]

I LOVED watching this movie when I was a kid!

[@staceytate4758]

I didn't catch this until I was older, but time stopped during their trip to the North Pole. Which is why it was 5 til 12 the whole time (And mentioned a couple times) And why the conductors stopwatch didn't have actual time. It's cool how they throw in these hints and secrets to catch.

[@kittvskarrkr6074]

Everything about this film is superior. I love it