Klaus

critic Reviews

, 95% Certified Fresh Tomatometer Score
  • Beautiful hand-drawn animation and a humorous, heartwarming narrative make Klaus an instant candidate for holiday classic status.
  • , Fresh Tomatometer Score
    Richard RoeperChicago Sun-Times
    The wonderful Rashida Jones voices a teacher who could become a love interest for Jesper. And any movie that casts Norm Macdonald as a cynical boat captain who sounds exactly like Norm MacDdnald is all right by me.
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    Bilge EbiriNew York Magazine/Vulture
    It's awkward and weird, and yet all that awkwardness and weirdness give it personality and charm and a freewheeling, nonsensical quality that feels refreshing.
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    Ashlie D. StevensSalon.com
    Though there are some narrative blips in Klaus born out of a premise that is maybe just a little too complex for a 97-minute film, the movie is absolutely beautiful.
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    David EhrlichIndieWire
    None of the characters in Klaus are as delightful as they are well-drawn, and Pablos' film never earns the holiday spirit it tries to manufacture down the home stretch.
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    Kristy PuchkoPajiba
    Sure to become a holiday favorite in many homes, it's warm, sweet, and fantastically funny.
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    Kambole CampbellLittle White Lies
    Its very construction inspires hope, that there's new life to be found in a dying method.
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    Justin BrownMedium Popcorn
    Greatly enjoyed watching this with my kids. It was a bit darker than I was expecting but nonetheless it's a feel good film that's surprisingly funny.
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    Brandon CollinsMedium Popcorn
    This is a very cute, entertaining family film. Definitely went in a different direction than I was expecting.
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    Charlotte HarrisonCharlotte Sometimes Goes to the Movies
    A beautiful animation with a unique spin on the origin of many of our beloved Christmas traditions.
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    Nicolas SotoBut Why Tho? A Geek Community
    The acts of kindness that [Klaus] talks about are just as important as everything else. I’ll surely make it a tradition to watch this film on Christmas Day.
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