Let's talk Christmas movies: Klaus

 Klaus:

 

 

Klaus is first and foremost gorgeously animated. It looks 3D but it is all hand-drawn. Every character is designed to be so wonderfully expressive and they all look different. Apart from that it is also a beautiful and touching story about a selfish postman sent to village willfully locked into conflict and hate who finally brings back love and light.  It is, of course, a classic Christmas theme, but made me cry nevertheless. 

P.S. I know I did not post a movie last week. Sorry about that, I might rectify that.

Let's talk Christmas movies: Jingle Jangle

 Jingle Jangle

Another Netflix movie and just like Klaus this one is gorgeous as well. The costumes are so inventive and colorful, everything is a joy to look at. The animation perfectly transports the magical elements of the movie. Apart from beautiful to look at it also has a beautiful story. A little girl goes to spend the holidays with her withdrawn grandfather, who was once the greatest inventor of the land until his apprentice betrayed him. Together with a little boy and in a race against the former apprentice turned toy seller, she brings back joy and inspiration. It's very sweet. Additionally it has a plethora of fun songs, because, yes, this is technically something of a musical. Because this movie is new, you probably haven't seen it yet and I'd recommend you do!

(Yes, I only wrote this post in January 2021, but it looks better this way.)

Let's talk Christmas movies: Rise of the Guardians

Rise of the Guardians:

 

Rise of the Guardians is a beautifully animated children's movie about fear, oblivion, faith, belonging and ultimately kindness. I enjoy the interpretations of the Easterbunny, Santa, Sandman and Toothfairy very much, inventive and fun to see. The Sandman's animation in particular was gorgeous to look at. It has a lot of heart and a simple yet gripping story that ends hopefully. Making the antagonist be more representative of hopelessness than fear - although fear was still part of it, of course - was, in my opinion, a good and meaningful choice. No wonder I like to come back to this children's movie from 8 years ago.