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Based On, If Any: The Polar Express (2004)

A Polarizing Christmas Flick

Brittany Menjivar
Dec 26, 2024
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Brittany Menjivar is watching adaptations for her monthly column, Based On, If Any. Today, Robert Zemeckis’ bizarre holiday fable starring Tom Hanks vs. Chris Van Allsburg’s beloved source material.

If you’re just tuning in, Britt watched Secretary (2002), and Rave Macbeth (2001).

Happy Holidays,
🎅🏻AV

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