Klaus: 8 Reasons To Watch Netflix's New Christmas Classic
3. It's An Instant Holiday Classic
It's common for people to claim something is a Holiday classic, but it's fair to say that Klaus has all the hallmarks of a Christmas film that gets replay value. The first, most obvious trait is its Christmas iconography, with Christmas apparently existing as a holiday even before Klaus and Jesper repurpose it with their gift-giving scheme.
Another trait that marks it a classic is the fact that it's animated, and the kind of animation that's timeless (unlike, say, certain 3D films and TV shows of the 90s), and a feast for the eyes, with colours and sights that inspire the holiday spirit in viewers.
The third, and most important trait that makes it an ideal classic, is the sweet and heartfelt story, with an honest sentimentality that might melt even the coldest of hearts. It's a film about kindness and community and doing good for others regardless of your intentions, something that's increasingly more relevant with the way the world is these days.
The phrase "A simple act of kindness always sparks another" is the film's central theme, and Klaus is a beautiful vehicle by which that message is delivered, espousing a true "holiday spirit".