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 ScoreRichard 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.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreBilge 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.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreAshlie 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.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreDavid 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.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreKristy PuchkoPajiba
Sure to become a holiday favorite in many homes, it's warm, sweet, and fantastically funny.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreKambole CampbellLittle White Lies
Its very construction inspires hope, that there's new life to be found in a dying method.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreJustin 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.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreBrandon CollinsMedium Popcorn
This is a very cute, entertaining family film. Definitely went in a different direction than I was expecting.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreCharlotte HarrisonCharlotte Sometimes Goes to the Movies
A beautiful animation with a unique spin on the origin of many of our beloved Christmas traditions.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreNicolas 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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