The Japanese-made Galaxy Express offers the spectacle of a real locomotive, chugging its way through the solar system. In Willie Wonka fashion, the locomotive guides its passengers into realizing their hearts desires–which of course usually turns out not to be what theyve expected. The central character herein is a little boy, who wishes to learn the secret of immortality. He does…and he doesnt like it one bit. Touted as a childrens movie, Galaxy Express is grim going at times. Best not to see this film right after the funeral of a loved one.~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide