Elf (2003)

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Directed by

Jon Favreau

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Will Ferrell
Buddy

James Caan
Walter

Bob Newhart
Papa Elf

Edward Asner
Santa

Mary Steenburgen
Emily

Zooey Deschanel
Jovie

Daniel Tay
Michael

Faizon Love
Gimbel's Manager

Written by

David Berenbaum
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Disarming, genuinely hilarious and touching

16 years, 5 months ago at Dec 24 11:05

PvtCaboose91

3 votes

2003's Elf does not merely join the annual Christmas-movie rotation - it blasts its way in with the confidence of a film that already knows it belongs. Director Jon Favreau (Iron Man), then still early in his filmmaking career, works from David Berenbaum's screenplay to deliver a festive fantasy brimming with warmth, mischief, and an irresistible holiday glow. What could have easily turned into ho... read more

Enjoyable Christmas film...

16 years, 5 months ago at Dec 20 8:20

SJMJ91

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For the past 4 Christmas's in a row, this has been on TV and every time I have missed it. I would have watched it even if it wasn't Christmas but it didn't really feel right. When it was on TV, I decided to watch it. I didn't really have high expectations for it since I am not really a big fan of Will Ferrell and have hated 2 films he has been in previously. I was surprised at it to be honest beca... read more

A good movie

13 years, 6 months ago at Nov 2 13:10

johanlefourbe

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You might find him terribly annoying and not funny at all but you can’t argue that Will Ferrell is one of the most successful and recognizable comedian of the last decade. Personally, I have some mixed feelings about him. Indeed, he can be sometimes downright hilarious but he keeps playing over and over the same characters and it is getting less and less entertaining and more and more obnoxious.... read more

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Buddy (Will Ferrell) was a baby in an orphanage who stowed away in Santa's sack and ended up at the North Pole. Later, as an adult human who happened to be raised by elves, Santa allows him to go to New York City to find his birth father, Walter Hobbs (James Caan). Hobbs, on Santa's naughty list for being a heartless jerk, had no idea that Buddy was even born. Buddy, meanwhile, experiences the delights of New York City (and human culture) as only an elf can. When Walter's relationship with Buddy interferes with his job, he is forced to reevaluate his priorities.

Release date: 7 November 2003
UPC: 794043716829

Tags: Comedy (48), Christmas (44), Fantasy (23), Family (22), 2003 (17), Santa Claus (13), Holiday (12), 2000s (11), New York (10), Snow (8), North Pole (8), Elves (7), Elf (7), Ice Skating (7), Will Ferrell (6), Office (6), Police (6), Candy (6), Orphan (6), New York City (5)

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