Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler:Jesper and Klaus continue working together making and sending toys, but as the years go by, Klaus ages and grows old, and eventually joins his wife in the afterlife, and is implied to be continuing his tradition of Christmas gift deliveries. The last scene is Jesper, now a father, quietly waiting in the living room by the fire on Christmas Eve night, because that's when he "gets to revisit his old friend."]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 27 (click to see context) from:
* AnAesop: As Klaus says himself, "One selfless good deed always sparks another".
to:
* AnAesop: As Klaus says himself, "One "A true selfless good deed act always sparks another".
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 27 (click to see context) from:
* AntiNepotism: Jesper's father used his position to get his son into the Royal Post Academy, but after seeing Jesper is trying to fail, he decides to send him to Smeerensburg with an ultimatum: Either mail 6000 letters, or be disinherited.
to:
* AnAesop: As Klaus says himself, "One selfless good deed always sparks another".
* AntiNepotism: Jesper's father used his position to get his son into the Royal Post Academy, but after seeing Jesper is trying to fail, he decides to send him to Smeerensburg with an ultimatum: Either mail 6000 letters, or bedisinherited.cut off for good.
* AscendToAHigherPlaneOfExistence: [[spoiler:The ending implies that Klaus, at the time of his passing, became the magical figure of Santa Claus to continue the tradition of Christmas Eve gift deliveries he and Jesper started.]]
* AntiNepotism: Jesper's father used his position to get his son into the Royal Post Academy, but after seeing Jesper is trying to fail, he decides to send him to Smeerensburg with an ultimatum: Either mail 6000 letters, or be
* AscendToAHigherPlaneOfExistence: [[spoiler:The ending implies that Klaus, at the time of his passing, became the magical figure of Santa Claus to continue the tradition of Christmas Eve gift deliveries he and Jesper started.]]
Added DiffLines:
* BigBad: Mrs. Krum, the family matriarch. She is the most staunchly against Smeerensburg losing its hateful ways and, unlike the dense Mr. Ellingboe, plots to undo the goodwill Klaus' toys are spreading.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 27 (click to see context) from:
* AntiNepotism: Jesper's father used to give a privileged position to his son in his academy, but after seeing how low Jesper is performing, he decides to send him to Smeerensburg as an ultimatum, warning him that he would be disowned if he doesn't receive 6000 letters.
to:
* AntiNepotism: Jesper's father used to give a privileged his position to get his son in his academy, into the Royal Post Academy, but after seeing how low Jesper is performing, trying to fail, he decides to send him to Smeerensburg as with an ultimatum, warning him that he would be disowned if he doesn't receive ultimatum: Either mail 6000 letters.letters, or be disinherited.
Added DiffLines:
* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: Krums have black hair and dress in cool greens and blues, while Ellingboes have red hair and dress in warm browns and reds. Notably, people outside the feud, like Jesper, Alva and the Sami, are blonds.
Added DiffLines:
* FriendToAllLivingThings: Not only does Klaus love children, but he treats all the animals in the woods with gentleness. There are over one hundred birdhouses hanging from the trees that he's built to shelter the birds.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 27 (click to see context) from:
* AntiNepotism: Jesper's father used to give a privileged position to his son in his academy, but after seeing how low Jesper is performing in the academy, he decides to send him to Smeerensburg as an ultimatum, warning him that he would be disowned if he doesn't receive 6000 letters.
to:
* AntiNepotism: Jesper's father used to give a privileged position to his son in his academy, but after seeing how low Jesper is performing in the academy, performing, he decides to send him to Smeerensburg as an ultimatum, warning him that he would be disowned if he doesn't receive 6000 letters.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 17,18 (click to see context) from:
''Klaus'' is an spanish animated Christmas comedy film directed by Sergio Pablos (best known for creating the ''WesternAnimation/DespicableMe'' franchise). It serves as an origin story for SantaClaus, and is notable for utilizing a unique style of hand-drawn animation that is shaded to resemble CGI, almost like a reverse of ''WesternAnimation/{{Paperman}}''.
to:
''Klaus'' is an spanish a Spanish animated Christmas comedy film directed by Sergio Pablos (best known for creating the ''WesternAnimation/DespicableMe'' franchise). It serves as an origin story for SantaClaus, and is notable for utilizing a unique style of hand-drawn animation that is shaded to resemble CGI, almost like a reverse of ''WesternAnimation/{{Paperman}}''.
* AntiNepotism: Jesper's father used to give a privileged position to his son in his academy, but after seeing how low Jesper is performing in the academy, he decides to send him to Smeerensburg as an ultimatum, warning him that he would be disowned if he doesn't receive 6000 letters.
Changed line(s) 42 (click to see context) from:
* WretchedHive: Smeerensburg is described as "the unhappiest place on Earth" by Alva in the trailer, and the townsfolk are shown to be quite violent towards Jesper.
to:
* WretchedHive: Smeerensburg is described as "the unhappiest place on Earth" by Alva in the trailer, Alva, and the townsfolk are shown to be quite violent towards Jesper.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 17,18 (click to see context) from:
''Klaus'' is an upcoming animated Christmas comedy film directed by Sergio Pablos (best known for creating the ''WesternAnimation/DespicableMe'' franchise). It serves as an origin story for SantaClaus, and is notable for utilizing a unique style of hand-drawn animation that is shaded to resemble CGI, almost like a reverse of ''WesternAnimation/{{Paperman}}''.
to:
''Klaus'' is an upcoming spanish animated Christmas comedy film directed by Sergio Pablos (best known for creating the ''WesternAnimation/DespicableMe'' franchise). It serves as an origin story for SantaClaus, and is notable for utilizing a unique style of hand-drawn animation that is shaded to resemble CGI, almost like a reverse of ''WesternAnimation/{{Paperman}}''.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 30 (click to see context) from:
* EverybodyHasStandards: The DrillSeargentNasty who trains the postmen might be for discipline, but even he thinks sending Jesper to Smeerensburg was a bit much.
to:
* EverybodyHasStandards: The DrillSeargentNasty DrillSergeantNasty who trains the postmen might be all for discipline, but even he thinks sending Jesper to Smeerensburg was a bit much.
Changed line(s) 32 (click to see context) from:
* FeudingFamilies: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMsVQWcsGIE This clip]] reveals that a large part of Smeerensburg's conflict comes from the violent feuds between the Krums and the Ellingboes.
to:
* FeudingFamilies: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMsVQWcsGIE This clip]] reveals that a large part of Smeerensburg's conflict comes from is the violent feuds between main reason Smeerensburg is the way it is. The Krums and the Ellingboes.Ellingboes have hated each other for centuries, and fighting one another, every single day, has integrated into the town's culture.
* GrimUpNorth: Frozen, buried-in-snow Smeerensburg is on an island far, far in the north, according to the map Jesper's father provides.
* GrimUpNorth: Frozen, buried-in-snow Smeerensburg is on an island far, far in the north, according to the map Jesper's father provides.
Changed line(s) 34 (click to see context) from:
* ParentsAsPeople: Jesper's father sent his son to Smeerensburg in an attempt to make him a better person.
to:
* ParentsAsPeople: Jesper's father sent loves him, but knows his son is a selfish layabout who needs to Smeerensburg in an attempt learn self-reliance, hence sending Jesper to make him a better person.Smeerensburg.
Added DiffLines:
* SeriousBusiness: The post officer guild is run with military-like proficiency.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
* EverybodyHasStandards: The DrillSeargentNasty who trains the postmen might be for discipline, but even he thinks sending Jesper to Smeerensburg was a bit much.
Changed line(s) 33 (click to see context) from:
* ParentsAsPeople: Jesper father sent his son to Smeerensburg in a attempt to make him a better person.
to:
* ParentsAsPeople: Jesper Jesper's father sent his son to Smeerensburg in a an attempt to make him a better person.
Changed line(s) 38 (click to see context) from:
* SpoiledBrat: Jesper's father is the post master general, and he milked that for all its worth.
to:
* SpoiledBrat: Jesper's father is the post master postmaster general, and he milked that for all its worth.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* SpoiledBrat: Jesper's father is the post master general, and he milked that for all its worth.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* ParentsAsPeople: Jesper father sent his son to Smeerensburg in a attempt to make him a better person.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
* NeverTrustATrailer: The first official trailer makes Jesper seem good-natured and idealistic, while he's [[SpoiledBrat definitely]] [[ItsAllAboutMe not]] at the start of the movie itself.
Deleted line(s) 36 (click to see context) :
* TrailersAlwaysLie: The first official trailer makes Jesper seem good-natured and idealistic, while he's [[SpoiledBrat definitely]] [[ItsAllAboutMe not]] at the start of the movie itself.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* TrailersAlwaysLie: The first official trailer makes Jesper seem good-natured and idealistic, while he's [[SpoiledBrat definitely]] [[ItsAllAboutMe not]] at the start of the movie itself.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* SecondaryCharacterTitle: The protagonist's name is Jesper; the title refers to the toymaker he teams up with.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 31,32 (click to see context) from:
* FeudingFamilies: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMsVQWcsGIE This clip]] reveals that a large part of Smeerensburg's conflict comes from the violent feuds between the Krums and the Elingboes.
* TheGrinch: Mrs. Krum and Mr. Elingboe are not happy to see the joy Jesper and Klaus bring to the children of Smeerensburg, to the point of sending an angry mob with TorchesAndPitchforks to attack them and destroy their toys in the trailer.
* TheGrinch: Mrs. Krum and Mr. Elingboe are not happy to see the joy Jesper and Klaus bring to the children of Smeerensburg, to the point of sending an angry mob with TorchesAndPitchforks to attack them and destroy their toys in the trailer.
to:
* FeudingFamilies: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMsVQWcsGIE This clip]] reveals that a large part of Smeerensburg's conflict comes from the violent feuds between the Krums and the Elingboes.
Ellingboes.
* TheGrinch: Mrs. Krum and Mr.Elingboe Ellingboe are not happy to see the joy Jesper and Klaus bring to the children of Smeerensburg, to the point of sending an angry mob with TorchesAndPitchforks to attack them and destroy their toys in the trailer.
* TheGrinch: Mrs. Krum and Mr.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 32 (click to see context) from:
* TheGrinch: Mrs. Krum is not happy to see the joy Jesper and Klaus bring to the children of Smeerensburg, to the point of sending an angry mob with TorchesAndPitchforks to attack them and destroy their toys in the trailer.
to:
* TheGrinch: Mrs. Krum is and Mr. Elingboe are not happy to see the joy Jesper and Klaus bring to the children of Smeerensburg, to the point of sending an angry mob with TorchesAndPitchforks to attack them and destroy their toys in the trailer.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* FeudingFamilies: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMsVQWcsGIE This clip]] reveals that a large part of Smeerensburg's conflict comes from the violent feuds between the Krums and the Elingboes.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* ReusedCharacterDesign: Jesper greatly resembles Dr. Delbert Doppler from ''Disney/TreasurePlanet'', no doubt due to Sergio Pablos designing both characters.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Quality upgrade.
Changed line(s) 15,16 (click to see context) from:
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/klaus_poster_2.jpg]]
to:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 23,24 (click to see context) from:
The teaser trailer can be viewed [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fX78pL_nnRI here]], and the official trailer can be viewed [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taE3PwurhYM here]].
to:
The teaser trailer can be viewed [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fX78pL_nnRI here]], here]][[note]]since this is a proof of concept trailer from before the film started production, there are many differences from the final product, including Jesper being British[[/note]], and the official trailer can be viewed [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taE3PwurhYM here]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 28 (click to see context) from:
%%* TheChewToy: Jesper is a constant victim of abuse, especially from the hostile Smeerensburg townfolk.
to:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 21,22 (click to see context) from:
The film also stars the voices of Creator/RashidaJones, Creator/JoanCusack, Creator/WillSasso, and Creator/NormMacDonald. It is set for a limited theatrical release of November 8th, 2019, and for release on {{Creator/Netflix}} on November 15th. The trailer can be viewed [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taE3PwurhYM here]].
to:
The film also stars the voices of Creator/RashidaJones, Creator/JoanCusack, Creator/WillSasso, and Creator/NormMacDonald. It is set for a limited theatrical release of November 8th, 2019, and for release on {{Creator/Netflix}} on November 15th.
The teaser trailer can be viewed [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fX78pL_nnRI here]], and the official trailer can be viewed [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taE3PwurhYM here]].
The teaser trailer can be viewed [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fX78pL_nnRI here]], and the official trailer can be viewed [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taE3PwurhYM here]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* FatAndSkinny: Out of the two main characters, Jesper is a skinny postman, whereas Klaus is a large, burly toymaker.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* RumpRoast: The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHxhr6KAaUw behind the scenes trailer]] shows a montage of Jesper going down various chimneys. The final one has a lit fireplace, resulting in Jesper leaping out the window crying as his rear is on fire.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Added citations to the trailer.
Changed line(s) 25 (click to see context) from:
%%* BadassSanta: To be expected from a Creator/JKSimmons character. He's strong enough to tear a large piece of wood in half.
to:
Changed line(s) 27,29 (click to see context) from:
%%* DudeWheresMyRespect: Jesper is quite miffed to see the children praising Klaus, but not giving him any credit for delivering the toys Klaus makes.
%%* TheGrinch: Mrs. Krum is quite unhappy to see the joy Jesper and Klaus bring to the children of Smeerensburg.
%%* WretchedHive: Smeerensburg is described as "the unhappiest place on Earth" by Alva, and the townsfolk are shown to be quite violent towards Jesper.
%%* TheGrinch: Mrs. Krum is quite unhappy to see the joy Jesper and Klaus bring to the children of Smeerensburg.
%%* WretchedHive: Smeerensburg is described as "the unhappiest place on Earth" by Alva, and the townsfolk are shown to be quite violent towards Jesper.
to:
%%*
* WretchedHive: Smeerensburg is described as "the unhappiest place on Earth" by
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
%%
%%
%% Speculative troping is not allowed on TV Tropes.
%%
%% We trope what DOES happen in works, not what MIGHT happen or is LIKELY to happen.
%%
%% For unreleased works where all we have to go on is advertising and other supplemental materials, we have some detailed guidelines, which can be found at Administrivia/CreatingAWorkPageForAnUpcomingWork.
%%
%% If you have questions, please consult the Unreleased Work Speculation Cleanup thread at https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=15514631230A64268600
%%
%% Thank you.
%%
%%
%%
%% Speculative troping is not allowed on TV Tropes.
%%
%% We trope what DOES happen in works, not what MIGHT happen or is LIKELY to happen.
%%
%% For unreleased works where all we have to go on is advertising and other supplemental materials, we have some detailed guidelines, which can be found at Administrivia/CreatingAWorkPageForAnUpcomingWork.
%%
%% If you have questions, please consult the Unreleased Work Speculation Cleanup thread at https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=15514631230A64268600
%%
%% Thank you.
%%
%%
Changed line(s) 11,15 (click to see context) from:
* BadassSanta: To be expected from a Creator/JKSimmons character. He's strong enough to tear a large piece of wood in half.
* TheChewToy: Jesper is a constant victim of abuse, especially from the hostile Smeerensburg townfolk.
* DudeWheresMyRespect: Jesper is quite miffed to see the children praising Klaus, but not giving him any credit for delivering the toys Klaus makes.
* TheGrinch: Mrs. Krum is quite unhappy to see the joy Jesper and Klaus bring to the children of Smeerensburg.
* WretchedHive: Smeerensburg is described as "the unhappiest place on Earth" by Alva, and the townsfolk are shown to be quite violent towards Jesper.
* TheChewToy: Jesper is a constant victim of abuse, especially from the hostile Smeerensburg townfolk.
* DudeWheresMyRespect: Jesper is quite miffed to see the children praising Klaus, but not giving him any credit for delivering the toys Klaus makes.
* TheGrinch: Mrs. Krum is quite unhappy to see the joy Jesper and Klaus bring to the children of Smeerensburg.
* WretchedHive: Smeerensburg is described as "the unhappiest place on Earth" by Alva, and the townsfolk are shown to be quite violent towards Jesper.
to:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* TheGrinch: Mrs. Krum is quite unhappy to see the joy Jesper and Klaus bring to the children of Smeerensburg.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 13 (click to see context) from:
* DudeWheresMyRespect: Jesper is quite miffed to see the children praising Klaus, but not giving him any credit for delivering the toys he makes.
to:
* DudeWheresMyRespect: Jesper is quite miffed to see the children praising Klaus, but not giving him any credit for delivering the toys he Klaus makes.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/klaus_poster_2.jpg]]
''Klaus'' is an upcoming animated Christmas comedy film directed by Sergio Pablos (best known for creating the ''WesternAnimation/DespicableMe'' franchise). It serves as an origin story for SantaClaus, and is notable for utilizing a unique style of hand-drawn animation that is shaded to resemble CGI, almost like a reverse of ''WesternAnimation/{{Paperman}}''.
The film concerns a postman named Jesper Johanson (voiced by Creator/JasonSchwartzman) who, after failing at his job, is assigned to the North Pole where he encounters a reclusive toymaker named Klaus (voiced by Creator/JKSimmons). The two must work together to deliver toys to children and bring happiness back to the town of Smeerensburg.
The film also stars the voices of Creator/RashidaJones, Creator/JoanCusack, Creator/WillSasso, and Creator/NormMacDonald. It is set for a limited theatrical release of November 8th, 2019, and for release on {{Creator/Netflix}} on November 15th. The trailer can be viewed [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taE3PwurhYM here]].
----
!!''Klaus'' contains examples of...
* BadassSanta: To be expected from a Creator/JKSimmons character. He's strong enough to tear a large piece of wood in half.
* TheChewToy: Jesper is a constant victim of abuse, especially from the hostile Smeerensburg townfolk.
* DudeWheresMyRespect: Jesper is quite miffed to see the children praising Klaus, but not giving him any credit for delivering the toys he makes.
* WretchedHive: Smeerensburg is described as "the unhappiest place on Earth" by Alva, and the townsfolk are shown to be quite violent towards Jesper.
----
''Klaus'' is an upcoming animated Christmas comedy film directed by Sergio Pablos (best known for creating the ''WesternAnimation/DespicableMe'' franchise). It serves as an origin story for SantaClaus, and is notable for utilizing a unique style of hand-drawn animation that is shaded to resemble CGI, almost like a reverse of ''WesternAnimation/{{Paperman}}''.
The film concerns a postman named Jesper Johanson (voiced by Creator/JasonSchwartzman) who, after failing at his job, is assigned to the North Pole where he encounters a reclusive toymaker named Klaus (voiced by Creator/JKSimmons). The two must work together to deliver toys to children and bring happiness back to the town of Smeerensburg.
The film also stars the voices of Creator/RashidaJones, Creator/JoanCusack, Creator/WillSasso, and Creator/NormMacDonald. It is set for a limited theatrical release of November 8th, 2019, and for release on {{Creator/Netflix}} on November 15th. The trailer can be viewed [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taE3PwurhYM here]].
----
!!''Klaus'' contains examples of...
* BadassSanta: To be expected from a Creator/JKSimmons character. He's strong enough to tear a large piece of wood in half.
* TheChewToy: Jesper is a constant victim of abuse, especially from the hostile Smeerensburg townfolk.
* DudeWheresMyRespect: Jesper is quite miffed to see the children praising Klaus, but not giving him any credit for delivering the toys he makes.
* WretchedHive: Smeerensburg is described as "the unhappiest place on Earth" by Alva, and the townsfolk are shown to be quite violent towards Jesper.
----
