The Polar Express

"[opening narration] On Christmas Eve, many years ago, I lay quietly in my bed. I did not rustle the sheets. I breathed slowly and silently. I was listening for a sound I was afraid I'd never hear: The ringing bells of Santa's sleigh."

"[closing narration] At one time, most of my friends could hear the bell. But as years passed, it felt silent for all of them. Even Sarah found, one Christmas, that she could no longer hear its sweet sound. Though I've grown old, the bell still rings for me; as it does for all who truly believe."

"GET US THE BLAZES OUT OF HERE!"

"One thing about trains: it doesn't matter where they're going. What matters is deciding... to get on. [winks at Hero Boy]"

"[from trailer] A film by Robert Zemeckis"

"[from trailer] Starring Tom Hanks"

"[from trailer] This Holiday Season... Believe"

"[from trailer] What if everything you ever imagined"

"Journey Beyond Your Imagination"

"Don't miss the holiday film of the season"

"Tom Hanks - Father/Conductor/Hobo/Santa Claus/Adult Hero Boy (narrator at off-screen)/Scrooge Marionette"

"Daryl Sabara - Hero Boy (child voice)"

"Nona Gaye — Hero Girl"

"Peter Scolari - Billy the Lonely Boy (motion-capture)"

"Eddie Deezen - Know-it-all"

"Michael Jeter — Smokey (Fireman)/Steamer (Engineer)"

"Leslie Zemeckis - Sister Sarah (motion-capture) and Hero Boy's mother"