6.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Polar Express (2004)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.2
Overview
When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central focus on the apolitical themes of childhood wonder, the power of belief, and the spirit of Christmas, along with its emphasis on an individual's internal journey, positions it as neutral. It champions a personal choice to embrace faith and tradition without engaging in political discourse.
The film incorporates some diversity in its voice casting for a key child character, but its narrative remains focused on traditional themes of belief and wonder without engaging in critiques of traditional identities or explicit DEI messaging.
Secondary
The film deeply celebrates the "spirit of Christmas," emphasizing themes of belief, wonder, and generosity, which are culturally rooted in Christian traditions. It portrays the protagonist's journey of faith and the importance of holding onto belief in a profoundly affirming light.
The Polar Express does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on a child's magical Christmas Eve journey, and no elements within the plot or character arcs relate to queer identity or experiences, resulting in an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The Polar Express is an animated Christmas film centered on a magical train journey to the North Pole. The story does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore themes related to transsexual identity. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate within the film's content.
The film is an animated Christmas adventure. It does not feature any scenes of direct physical combat. Consequently, there are no instances of a female character defeating one or more male opponents in close-quarters physical combat.
The film adapts Chris Van Allsburg's book, maintaining the original genders of all established characters. New characters introduced in the movie, such as Hero Girl, do not qualify as gender swaps.
The film adapts a children's book where the main characters' races align with their on-screen portrayals. The prominent 'Hero Girl' character in the film is an original or significantly expanded character whose race was not established in the source material, thus not constituting a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
6.7
Critic Ratings
5.5
6.1
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