'The Polar Express' (2004)
A wondrously imaginative, diverse, and spirited allegory of childhood and the arduousness of adulthood.

Scudder is a detective with the Sheriff's Department who is forced to shoot a violent suspect during a narcotics raid. The ensuing psychological aftermath of this shooting worsens his drinking problem and this alcoholism causes him to lose his job, as well as his marriage.
A wondrously imaginative, diverse, and spirited allegory of childhood and the arduousness of adulthood.
This film’s ambition is betrayed by its lack of substance.
Treated like a granter of wishes for those earning out of retelling the same tragedy, Marilyn looks like she's caged in different stages of trauma for us to stare at, instead of someone we’ve finally allowed to rest in peace.
Kate Winslet and Saorise Ronan deliver stellar performances in a film that doesn't live up to its potential.
Can a piece of bad representation truly be reclaimed? We Are Pat (2025) attempts to answer this question.
'The Menu' has a strong story. The 5 acts, which are defined by the courses, are an excellent subversion of the classic 5-act film structure.