Klaus (2019)
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A selfish postman and a reclusive toymaker form an unlikely friendship, delivering joy to a cold, dark town that desperately needs it.
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... Jesper (voice)
... Klaus (voice)
... Alva (voice)
... Mrs. Krum (voice)
... Mogens (voice)
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A beauty.
What a lovely, charming and clever film. 'Klaus' took my interest and then some, I was locked in from the start. It's terrific, with some excellent hand-drawn animation. The cast, led by Jason Schwartzman, do very good jobs, also.
I loved seeing it connect all the dots of Santa, Christmas et al. If you think about it, it's actually rather simple but it's done in a smart and pleasant way. The ending is particularly sweet. Away from the heart, it also has humour and the pacing is absolutely spot on.
Schwartzman is entertaining as Jesper, with J. K. Simmons doing a very solid job as Klaus. I also enjoyed Joan Cusack as Tammy. The cast are probably down the pecking order of this film's pluses, but that's only due to its other, more noticeable positives.
Always pleasing to see a great animated film away from Disney, if only to create important competition for the latter.
Director:
Writer:
Jim Mahoney (Screenplay)
Zach Lewis (Screenplay)
Edgar Martins (Head of Story)
Sergio Pablos (Screenplay)
Sergio Pablos (Original Story)
Release Date:
2019-11-08
Run Time:
97 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Reviews of
Klaus
A beauty.
What a lovely, charming and clever film. 'Klaus' took my interest and then some, I was locked in from the start. It's terrific, with some excellent hand-drawn animation. The cast, led by Jason Schwartzman, do very good jobs, also.
I loved seeing it connect all the dots of Santa, Christmas et al. If you think about it, it's actually rather simple but it's done in a smart and pleasant way. The ending is particularly sweet. Away from the heart, it also has humour and the pacing is absolutely spot on.
Schwartzman is entertaining as Jesper, with J. K. Simmons doing a very solid job as Klaus. I also enjoyed Joan Cusack as Tammy. The cast are probably down the pecking order of this film's pluses, but that's only due to its other, more noticeable positives.
Always pleasing to see a great animated film away from Disney, if only to create important competition for the latter.
**Klaus reinvents the classics of Christmas with charm and creativity. It belongs on your holiday tradition list.**
Klaus is a surprisingly sweet and heartwarming animated Christmas story that reimagines Santa's origins. The story is unique and creative, standing out from many other Santa Christmas cartoons. The animation style creates the feel of a living storybook, and the voice actors delightfully march the lighthearted tone of the crazy little town of Smeerensburg. Klaus leaves its audience feeling cozy, nostalgic, and content. This will be on the yearly Christmas holiday watchlist in my home.
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Klaus
Cast
... Jesper (voice)
... Klaus (voice)
... Alva (voice)
... Mrs. Krum (voice)
... Mogens (voice)
... Mr. Ellingboe (voice)
... Pumpkin / Olaf (voice)
... Ellingboe Girl 3 (voice)
... Margu (voice)
... Ellingboe Girl (voice)
... Small Ellingboe Boy (voice)
... Krum Boy (voice)
... Creepy girl 1 (voice)
... Annelise (voice)
... Ellingboe Girl 2 (voice)
... Ellingboe Boy / Krum Boy (voice)
... Ellingboe Councilwoman (voice)
... Ellingboe Boy 1 (voice)
... Krum Boy / Creepy Boy 2 (voice)
... Little Krum Girl (voice)
... Krum Boy / Jesper Son (voice)
... Krum Girl 1 (voice)
... Ellingboe Boy (voice)
... Ellinboe Boy 5 (voice)
... Creepy Girl 2 (voice)
... Creepy Boy 1 (voice)
... Adult Saami (voice)
... Additional Kids Voices (voice)
... Additional Kids Voices (voice)
... Boy (voice)
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