Klaus

I really hate the red and white chubby guy invented by Coca-Cola because his influence extends further than the rubber band on his red sweatpants. That's why I didn't think I could enjoy finding out about his past, obviously as fabricated as the life story of the greatest of carpenters. And what do you know, I was wrong. The Spanish came with fantastic animation, an excellent story and great characters, and I absolutely loved it. A really great job. (02/26/2020)

I have to agree with most reviewers here; Klaus has the potential to become an iconic Christmas film. Why? I was most surprised by the old-school animation. While it may lag behind Pixar films in some ways, I actually preferred this style. The simplicity that emanates from it has an undeniable charm that captivates you. I really connected with the film; it took a while to get going, but aside from the beautiful snowy setting of a small town, it also offers some intense emotional moments (yes, I even shed a few tears, and I'm not ashamed of it) and cleverly written characters. My main praise goes to the creators for their brilliant script that allows you to say nothing but BRAVO by the end. The conclusion completely blew me away, as I didn't expect such a brilliant ending. The Spanish creators excelled, and I’ll definitely return to the film during the Christmas season. I recommend it wholeheartedly, and I give it 85%. (09/06/2020)

Netflix heats things up at the end of the year and serving up literally the best animated movie of the year, and from Spain! Visually, it may not be Pixar's equal, but the story is so magical, emotional and immersive that it gets under your skin. A very nice and informative origin story of Santa Claus, set in the ugly looking town of Smeerenburg, where two families have been at war with each other for centuries. Funny, sweet, touching and decently suspenseful towards the end. Good stuff. 9/10: (12/10/2019)

I must say that immediately after watching Klaus, I put it on my imaginary shelf of best Christmas fairytales, right next to The Polar Express and A Christmas Carol, which I must rewatch every Christmas. It’s been a very long time since I saw such abeautiful and original animation together with no less original story! (12/18/2019)

Okay, I think I have another tradition I'll be returning to in years to come. Klaus is a wonderful film that calmed me down and reminded me that goodness and love will always win in the end. Maybe it's because Christmas is just around the corner, but I found every minute with this fairy tale magical and full of hope. So simple, and so beautiful. 5 stars. (12/20/2020)