Polar Express Showing at The Strand Theater

Starring the Voice of Tom Hanks
Hanks voices many roles in this heartwarming tale that has become a contemporary classic and holiday favorite.

Santa Claus does not exist. Or does he? For one doubting boy, an astonishing event occurs. Late on Christmas Eve, he lies in bed hoping to hear the sound of reindeer bells from Santa’s sleigh. When, to his surprise, a steam engine’s roar and whistle can be heard outside his window.

The conductor invites him on board to take an extraordinary journey to the North Pole with many other pajama-clad children. There, he receives an extraordinary gift only those who still believe in Santa can experience.
The film used 3D motion capture techniques to digitally record the physical performances of the actors before “skinning” them with their animated forms. All the children’s roles were acted by adults using oversized props to get the movement right.
The locomotive in the movie is based on the Pere Marquette 1225, a restored steam locomotive located in Owosso, MI. In fact, many of the sound effects of the film’s train are recordings of the actual train. The train is often run between Owosso and nearby Chesaning for rides during festivals.

Fri & Sat, Dec 5 & 6 7:30pm
Special Sun Matinee Time, Dec 7, 2:00pm