Hello Readers,
Today we will be talking about “The Polar Express”-the book vs. the movie. Let’s dive in!
“The Polar Express” is a children’s book written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg. It was published by Houghton Mifflin in 1985. The book was praised for the detailed illustrations and relaxing storyline. The book was eventually adapted into a film. The film The Polar Express was released on November 7, 2004. It premiered at the Chicago International Film Festival. The film was made with a production budget of $165 million, which was a record-breaking sum for the time.
Book vs. Movie 1
- Book: The little boy is told that there is no Santa, but He wants to believe.
- Movie: The little boy has his own doubts and has collected clippings that say there is no Santa.
Book vs. Movie 2
- Book: The little boy sees the conductor from his window and tip toes out of his room.
- Movie: The boy hears the train and he runs downstairs and looks outside.
Book vs. Movie 3
- Book:The train never stops on its way to the North Pole.
- Movie: The train make a few stops along the way.
Book vs. Movie 4
- Movie: There is a ghostly figure who rides on top of the train and gives advice to the boy.
- Book: There is no such scene.
Book vs. Movie 5
- Movie: The conductor punches all the children’s golden tickets with meaningful words.
- Book: There are no tickets.
Question: Which do you prefer? The book or the movie?
Until next time,
Happy Viewing!
Sources: What’s the Difference between The Polar Express the Book and The Polar Express the Movie?
Filmster Blog 