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A young boy (voice by “Spy Kids” star Daryl Sabara) takes a train ride to the North Pole and, with the help of a friendly conductor (voice by Tom Hanks), rediscovers his faith in the magic of Christmas. Robert Zemeckis (“Forrest Gump”) directs from the classic children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. Sneak preview 4 p.m. Saturday at NorthTown Mall Cinemas; opens nationwide Wednesday.

– Dan Webster, staff writer