The Polar Express

The Polar Express (Full Screen Edition) Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 10/28/2008	Noel The Grammy-nominated, twenty-something, pop-classical phenomenon's fourth studio album is an expertly accomplished entry to the holiday marketplace. Noël tackles the familiar sounds of holiday music with a charmingly eclectic array of guest vocalists and a wide range of material...	The Polar Express One couldn't select a more delightful and exciting premise for a children's book than the tale of a young boy lying awake on Christmas Eve only to have Santa Claus sweep by and take him on a trip with other children to the North Pole. And one couldn't ask for a more talented a...	How the Grinch Stole Christmas: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2000 Film) Jim Carrey stars in the Ron Howard adaptation of Dr. Seuss's enduring tale of the evil Grinch in Whoville and the Christmas he looks to sabotage. Carrey also lends his quick mouth to "Grinch 2000," a rap duet with Busta Rhymes, and to "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch," which he go...	Let It Snow
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Like the movie: Good - but should have been much better
This CD spends a lot of time in my player around Christmas. Why the three star rating then, you ask? The first half of the CD, which features original songs from the movie, is great. Josh Groban's "Believe" is the highlight of the disc. The original songs "When Christmas Comes to Town" and "The Polar Express" are enjoyable as well. The second half of the CD contains the same old Christmas classics from Frank, Bing, and Co. that appear on almost every other Christmas compilation out there. It seems like a waste; the movie featured a great score by Alan Silvestri, but unfortunately, only three of his compositions made it onto the CD (two songs, plus the medley that plays during the closing credits). Personally, I would have preferred a bit more of the film's score and a lot less of the verge-of-public-domain tracks that are played in every department store from Halloween until December 25th. My other complaint with this CD is that Tom Hanks, while a great actor, is a horrible singer. Actually, his "singing" can be described more as shouting over the other vocalists, than singing. I enjoyed the rendition of the title track in the movie, but Hanks' vocals on the album version border on annoying. Luckily, he only appears on two tracks. So there you have it. Would I recommend this CD? Yes. It has it's faults, but is still a must have for the holiday season.

A good blend of family friendly holiday music, movie songs, classic Chistmas songs, popular, adult contemporary, rock, standards
The Polar Express soundtrack is one of our family favorites, the music spans from the music in the movie that the characters sing, to the Josh Groban song everyone is looking for, to the Standards Christmas Singers (Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby) and to finish it all of Aerosmith's Rockin' on Top of the World. This cd runs the gamut, and it's great for the whole family.

Very FUN
This album has great Christmas music that the entire family can enjoy! Would not put an age limit on this....it is a must have for the holidays!!!

Polar Express Soundtrack
Absolutely wonderful soundtrack for this Christmas movie! Songs are original and beautiful. Josh Groban does a wonderful job too!

If you love the movie, you'll enjoy this CD
We enjoy most of this CD, but it could have been a lot better......but it's nice to have if you like the movie.