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Elf

152 Ratings: 3.4
A movie directed by Jon Favreau

Elf is a 2003 American Christmas comedy film directed by Jon Favreau and released in the United States on November 7, 2003.      It stars Will Ferrell as the film's central character "Buddy", and Ed Asner as Santa Claus. … see full wiki

Director: Jon Favreau
Release Date: 7 November 2003 (USA)
MPAA Rating: PG
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Quick Tip by . June 19, 2010
a must watch - belly laughs!
Quick Tip by . May 31, 2010
Great fun for the whole family!
review by . December 15, 2008
Buddy the Elf
Nowadays, it seems like just seeing Will Ferrell's name attached to a movie brings a good laugh. Although it seems like Ferrell plays the same character in every movie, some overzealous (insert noun) who thinks the world revolves around him. However, Elf differs then some of Ferrell's other movies, if not for the simple fact that it's so much cleaner then some of his other flicks.    Ferrell plays Buddy the Elf, a human-sized "elf" who just isn't very good at being an elf and …
review by . December 14, 2008
I am sitting in front of my television and Elf has come on for the the 20th time this holiday season. And like every time before I have sat glued in front of the television. Elf has become my new holiday tradition. It is that classic holiday movie that no matter how many times you watch it, it still makes you laugh and still touches your heart.     Before this movie I was aware of Will Ferrell, and I liked him, but after this movie I became a Will Ferrell fan. He played Buddy …
review by . November 17, 2008
Santa had a stowaway   He picked up in his sack   Because it was a one-way trip   There was no going back     Buddy thought he was an elf   And didn't realize   Why all the other little elves   Were less than half his size     Then one foggy Christmas night   Santa Claus confessed   Buddy wasn't who he'd thought   (He never would have guessed)     So …
review by . May 16, 2007
Elf is one of my all-time favorite Christmas movies.    Will Ferrell fans fall into two camps: the ones that appreciate his raunchy side, and those who find his goofy innocence charming.     I'm in the second camp.     My children and I quote Elf often. "Does somebody need a hug?" is a favorite.    But I know perfectly wonderful people who hated the movie.    If you go for art or brilliant acting/writing, …
review by . February 20, 2005
Will Farrell captures the essence of innocence as Buddy the elf in "Elf," directed by "Swingers" man Jon Favreau. From the beginning, this movie catches both the imaginations of young kids and the hearts of adults. It tells the story of the aforementioned Buddy, an orphaned human baby who is raised by Santa's elves at the North Pole, and his attempt to find his real father who just happens to live in New York.    Farrell is perfect as the innocent Buddy. He is captivated by everything …
review by . December 16, 2004
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Buddy is an elf. Well, not really. Buddy is a human who grew up in the North Pole thinking he was an elf. One Christmas Santa was putting presents under the tree at an orphanage and little Buddy snuck out of his crib and crawled into Santa's sack. Santa didn't know about it until he got back home in the North Pole. By then, he couldn't take the baby back. They would have to wait at least a year. So a kindly Master Elf and his wife who had no children of their own, adopt Buddy and raise them as their …
review by . November 15, 2004
When I think of Christmas movies "It's a Wonderful Life", "A Christmas Story" and "National Lampoons Christmas Vacation" have always been the first to come to mind. I can now add "Elf" to that list of timeless classics. Will Ferrell is at the top of his game in portraying a child-like elf. It really is too funny!     Elf is a truly original spin on Christmas. Think about it... that is hard to do... be original about Christmas! "Elf" succeeds in bringing us a very funny movie …
review by . January 15, 2004
Pros: Excellent cast, wonderful story, all-around great film     Cons: While Deschanel is cute, the role of Jovie could have been cast a little better     The Bottom Line: You HAVE to see this movie, regardless of age, race, or religion. It's terrific. Best holiday movie in YEARS.     Are you looking for a great movie to take the whole family to? Perhaps you’re looking for a date movie that isn’t too cheesy or romantic. Maybe you …
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