Klaus Reviews
Det var en spännande film eftersom, det finns helt tradionella julsaker runt Smeerensberg. Jag hade just tittade denna filmen på skolan och det är rolig.
(SPOILERS IN THIS REVIEW‼️‼️) I'll be frank. I cried at the ending of this movie. The visuals are phenomenal, the storyline is amazing, I loved seeing Jesper develop from a spoiled selfish man into a selfless one. The humour is impeccable as well! I laughed at the jokes thrown here and there, but as I said, I also cried. Klaus is not just funny and happy-go-lucky, it's also an emotional movie. I think that they also hinted at Lydia being infertile when Klaus said that they waited and waited but they never came (the children) . And oh, man. Do not get me started at the ending, I've mentioned this several times now but I really cannot stress this enough. I cried so hard at the ending scene, watching Klaus slowly walk off into the distance and fade into dust as he joins his wife in peace... OH MAN.... I won't spoil anymore of the scenes that happen in the movie, but overall, this is an amazing film. Not just for children, but for teens and adults, I am a teenager myself and I feel this is a must-watch!
One of the most outstanding animated films I've ever seen, and a Christmas staple in my household now. Beautifully written, dark but funny, and with a wonderful Christmas message about putting differences aside, I could watch this on repeat. Fantastic family film for kids and adults alike.
The animation already makes it more than worth it. The lighting and shadow are stunning, and the character designs are distinctive, fun, and especially for the child characters, simply adorable! The plot is fairly simple for the most part, but also complex enough it can keep you entertained while you watch it with your kids. It feels very coherent as well, it all makes sense, but it’s also not too predictable, which is a mark of an excellent movie. The characters are likeable, entertaining, and the ending of the movie is heartwarming, and the perfect thing to watch on Christmas eve. This is definitely a family movie, it can entertain kids, teens, adults, (definitely people who like animation) and this movie with some hot cocoa is the perfect thing for the cold winter.
A beautifully animated movie with such strong stylized character designs all blended brilliantly with CG and 2D animation. The voice acting is terrific and the characters all have a ton of personality. It's a funny cute little origin story to Santa Claus, not too different from the 70s Rankin Bass Christmas special with Mickey Rooney. But this version keeps Santa as a more mysterious and almost mythical character that the main Mailman has to draw out of his shell to help reform the rotten cold town. Everyone gets to grow warmer into better people and its really infectious. The main Mailman really reminds me of Kuzco and Norm McDonald's brief appearance as the ship captain was great. JK Simmons as Saint Nicholas and Rashida Jones as the school teacher are also great. There is a tired liar reveal near the climax, but it's thankfully short and resolved easily. There's even some solid Sami representation with the little girl character getting to speak her native language. The film very witty and heartwarming and is easily a modern Christmas classic in my book.
This is my favorite Christmas movie of all time. The Santa Claus “origin story” is detailed here for all to see and is a very unexpected origin. The artistic design of the setting, the evolution of it, and the appearances of each character is unlike many animated movies I have seen before. Not to mention that the story is fresh, beautiful, absurdly hilarious, and actually interesting. The movie itself knows it is ridiculous, but it is the right kind and the kind you need to tell the story they are trying to tell. The whole movie is absolutely perfect, down to the letter and details, and the storytelling, whether it is implied, contextual, direct, or through their unique environment, is A-class. Plus, the voice acting is absolutely S-tier, with amazing greats like Norm Macdonald, J.K. Simmons, Jason Schwartzman, Rashida Jones, and Joan Cusack, which is nearly unbeatable by any other voice cast’s standards. The whole movie has something for everyone to love and it would take a lot for me to watch this and not weep again.
Late review as I watched it upon its release, but this is one of the better animation films in recent years. Enjoyable and heartwarming with a coherent plot, easy humour, and lovely animation quality.
I loved this movie very much. I would suggest it for older children who are beginning to loose their belief in Santa. I think it is philosophically to deep for younger children. I loved seeing/imagining the transformation of a toxic culture into love and kindness by the positivity of children. I actually felt compelled to study Saint Nicholas in depth to connect with who the example of Santa really was. The show was very secular, which I feel was alright with me as a Christian. The merging of Santa with The Christian holiday is a beautiful thing.
I loved the movie so much. It was great, my only problem was that the ending made me ball out my eyes. The movie is funny and wholesome but buy, oh boy, that ending really takes that strong emotion of happiness and turns it into complete and utter sadness. But it’s like happy sadness? I don’t know. Wholesome but sad. Still good movie tho.
One of the best Christmas movies ever made. Not just an animation. It's an incredible movie.
An absolutely amazing take on the origins of Santa Claus in a genuinely touching and heartwarming tale. The plot is surprisingly natural and every beat is relevant and adds another layer to a beautiful story.
A wondrous delight of sarcastic humor and heartfelt holiday spirit. Director Sergio Pablos’ animated family comedy Klaus (2019) is full of genuine Christmas cheer and goodwill towards mankind. Klaus has this funny sense of humor that is both rude and playful with its bluntness only comparable to The Emperor’s New Groove in tone. Sergio Pablo’s direction and Carlos Carlos Martínez López are sterling examples of creative visionaries within the world of animation. Klaus feels sincere in every scene with an increasing compassion for these troubled characters and a feel good optimism towards humanity. Indeed, Klaus is all about our ability to change and grow kinder. Selfless acts organically being inspired by a jaded postman is a fun twist on the Christmas origin story. I have to commend the fact that Sergio Pablo managed to get a hand drawn animated motion picture funded and made. Klaus simply looks gorgeous with its quaint characters and warm color palette. You can feel the chilly winds and blankets of snow. The use of bright, gentle light is as heartwarming as Pablo’s story. I love all the clever ways that Jesper happens to inspire, influence, and manipulate Christmas into a successful holiday alongside his beautiful budding friendship with Klaus. Writers Sergio Pablos, Zachary Lewis, and Jim Mahoney did a fantastic job coming up with fresh jokes and cute storylines for their adorable animated film Klaus. Jason Schwartzman’s cavalier voice as the sarcastic and spoiled postman Jesper are fantastic. His nonchalance and goofy personality shine through Jesper and elevate Klaus to constant laughs and emotions. J.K. Simmons is pleasantly stoic and kind as Klaus himself. He’s a very nuanced character that gets quite the emotional climax to his character arc. Rashida Jones is funny and quirky as the vicious and pessimistic teacher and fish saleswoman Alva. Norm Macdonald delivers a delightfully sardonic voice acting performance in his final role as Mogens. Joan Cusack is fun as the puritanical clan leader Mrs. Krum. Will Sasso is boisterous and lively as the violent Ellingboe. You really get how decency can defeat antagonistic forces. Sergio Pablos cameos as the simple booming voice of Pumpkin and Olaf. Norwegian actress Neda Margrethe Labba gives a sweet natural voice for Margu. Editor Pablo García Revert keeps cutting at a quick pace with neat montages and slick timing so that Klaus never feels long or slow. Klaus is actually very fast paced at an icy brisk 96 minutes of fun for the whole family. Production designers Szymon Biernacki and Marcin Jakubowski create these moody village homes and spooky woods across an eerie body of water to liven things up with pretty buildings and town aesthetics. I like how Klaus combines Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, and Icelandic folklore and aesthetics for the very natural style. Composer Alfonso G. Aguilar’s score for Klaus builds up this crescendo of friendliness and romance in between all the spookier themes. I adore hearing Swedish dance-pop icon Zara Larsson’s ethereal voice on Klaus’ theme song “Invisible.” Larsson’s heavenly vocals soar above all the snow and pleasantry with a sweet tenderness to her voice and a hopeful humanism to her lyrics. In all, Klaus is worth watching again each Christmas season as I’m sure viewers lucky enough to stumble upon it on Netflix will feel.
It was an interesting and imaginative origin story but it had a lot of slow and not that enjoyable build up. The pay off wasn't big enough for the investment.
In an era of rushed holiday films and poorly made animation, Klaus has created a whimsical and heart tugging spin on the origin of Santa Claus. It has catapulted itself into consideration of modern holiday classics and a must watch annually for a true reminder of the spirit of Christmas.
What can I say? This is possibly the 2nd best animated movie I’ve ever seen. Right behind The Wild Robot.
Absolutely a classic and must watch in our household!
I have never cried because of a movie but tonight it happened. Had a rough time lately and that movie struck my heart. Great movie with good values, hihgly recommend.
One of the best animated christmas films. If you haven't yet seen it go watch it. I now watch this film every christmas.
Absolutely stunning animation and a funny, heartwarming story makes this a must-see. A spoiled-rotten rich kid who flunks out of "Postman School" gets sent away by his father to a northern European island chain waste-land, to try and start up a post office to help the island chain re-enter society. What he finds is an absolute disaster area of 2 warring clans, cut off from the world, where everyone has lost hope. He also finds an old wood-cutter / toymaker outside of town that needs to get rid of his inventory of old toys he made. Before being banished to the island, Jesper's father tells him the only way he will be able to come back to the mainland is if his new post office processes 6,000 letters over one year. Hmmmm, maybe if he can get all the kids of the island to write to the woodcutter (Mr. Klaus) asking for toys...and he can deliver them, he could make that 6,000-letter goal? In the process, Jesper accidentally creates the legend of Santa Claus.
Filme simplesmente perfeito, a sua animação é única e maravilhosa, toda a forma natural e fluída que ele mostra a pureza e o real espírito do natal é incrível, Klaus me tocou de um jeito que a muito tempo nenhum outro filme me tocou, é um clássico nato, necessitamos de mais filmes com essa animação netflix!