- Release Date: 2003
- Runtime: 97 min
- Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
- Starring: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart, Edward Asner ... see all
- Director: Jon Favreau
- Plot: 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... Read more
User Reviews
AHHHHH TURN IT OFF!!!
Apr 10, 2008
kcswimmer2003 - yahoo.com
Apr 10, 2008kcswimmer2003 - yahoo.com
This movie Sucked. Even a MONKEY FALLIN FROM A TREE IS FUNNIER! what can i say this is terrible!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i never want to see it ever again, understood!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... Full review
Suprise Holiday Classic
Feb 18, 2008
uny_reviews - yahoo.com
Feb 18, 2008uny_reviews - yahoo.com
Jon Favreau's "Elf" takes a plot that sounds ludicrous on paper and turns it into one of the best holiday movies released in quite some time. Will Ferrell (in a star-making performance) plays Buddy, a baby who "accidently" crawls into Santa's... Full review
Elf Stands Tall
Jan 27, 2008
tampabayjay - yahoo.com
Jan 27, 2008tampabayjay - yahoo.com
Will Ferrell makes this movie work on every level. First, it is a kid's movie. No problem there, Ferrell acts like a kid all the way through. Second, it is a grown-up movie too. Again, Ferrell makes plenty of moments hilarious... Full review
Loved It!
Nov 03, 2007
sweetpopcornn - yahoo.com
Nov 03, 2007sweetpopcornn - yahoo.com
This movie is a great family movie! It's hilarious with Will Ferrell being "Buddy The Elf". It is a silly, feel good movie, with nothing serious about it.... Full review
Best movie about christamas ever made
Apr 18, 2007
lilhoodisbannana - yahoo.com
Apr 18, 2007lilhoodisbannana - yahoo.com
Usually movies about christmas are very stupid, but even if you dont celebrate christmas you will love this movie. It is hillarious!... Full review
Family classic.
Apr 12, 2007
clay1124 - yahoo.com
Apr 12, 2007clay1124 - yahoo.com
The movie was really good. I feel that Will Ferrell did a good job considering that this is only his second film. I believe that the critics are right once again with this one.... Full review
Wonderful for the entire family
Feb 21, 2007
purpleturtlefreak - yahoo.com
Feb 21, 2007purpleturtlefreak - yahoo.com
I think this movie was great because it shows you to accept things in life that you may want to take into it.It moved me in every way. This is na all family must watch.... Full review
best ever!
Feb 15, 2007
cassiesnumba1 - yahoo.com
Feb 15, 2007cassiesnumba1 - yahoo.com
This is the best movie ever! i mean, i can watch this movie over and over again. will ferrel is a really good actor in this movie! my family loves it too!... Full review
This will take the scrooge out of ya!
Jan 10, 2007
amity15311 - yahoo.com
Jan 10, 2007amity15311 - yahoo.com
I'm 48 years old and hate to admit, but got a lump in my throat toward the end of the movie. It is heart warming in a funny sense, but at the same time kinda stupid with the story line. But... Full review
A heart warming tale
Jan 02, 2007
shocker506 - yahoo.com
Jan 02, 2007shocker506 - yahoo.com
this was a great story for kids and adults to like. Will ferrel gave a memorable performance as Buddy (the main character). It will be one of my personal favorites for years to come. The critics were right about this one.... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Feb 19, 2009Urban Cinefile
All that adds up to Elf being pretty close to being the perfect family movie these Christmas holidays.
But with Elf, the unlikely pair has created a charming Yuletide confection that's sure to prove a winner with kids and adults.
... Full Review
| Dec 16, 2008whatwouldtotowatch.com
The film falls comfortably between children's entertainment and a subversive adult romp, all thanks to Ferrell's manic turn as Buddy the Elf.
Elf" loses some of its oomph in the final scenes set in Central Park, as Santa (Ed Asner) tries to escape a marauding band of horses.
... Full Review
| Dec 16, 2008Rotten Tomatoes
The film falls comfortably between children's entertainment and a subversive adult romp, all thanks to Ferrell's manic turn as Buddy the Elf.
Elf" loses some of its oomph in the final scenes set in Central Park, as Santa (Ed Asner) tries to escape a marauding band of horses.
... Full Review
| Dec 15, 2008Digital Spy
Christmas comedy movie Elf was a huge success for Channel 4 last night, drawing more than 6 million viewers at its peak. ... Full Review
| Nov 10, 2008DVD Town
It's a remarkably delightful film when it comes to laughter, heartfelt emotion, and Christmas spirit.....Hollywood inundates us with holiday-style films.....New Line's "Elf," directed by Jon Favreau, is close to exceptional enough to place among the list of memorable holiday films.....god forbid, it wouldn't want to bore its audience with a deeply involved story.....Along the way, we run into more funny moments as Farrell acts so true and genuine to the role.... ... Full Review
News
CBS News.com
cbsnews.com –
2009-07-28
Find it all here!
capecodonline.com –
2009-02-12
The actress was careful to work out how a puppet would sit, walk and bend in certain situations, even if the positions were awkward for humans. ... Full Article
Posted Dec 31, 2008 @ 11:25 AM Rather than pick his "top albums" of the year - which would insinuate that he listened to all or even most of the albums that came out, and then compared them, and who... ... Full Article
Test your Christmas movie knowledge with this short trivia quiz. 1.In "Elf," what do Buddy the Elf (Will Ferrell) and Jovie (Zooey Deschanel) sing when she's in the shower? 2. ... Full Article
The 10 movies of Christmas
kansascity.com –
2008-12-18
Holiday specials tonight: "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" on ABC, Larry the Cable Guy's "Extravaganza" on CMT, "Elf" on USA
orlandosentinel.com –
2008-12-15
Holiday specials tonight: The classic is " Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, " which ABC presents at 8 p.m. Fred Astaire narrates the animated 1970 special, which tells of the young Santa (voiced by Mickey Rooney ) and how... ... Full Article

Elf-Funnies Moments
The Angry Elf extended edtition
Buddy The Elf - the true story
Buddy The Elf (Will Ferrell) [Soundboard] Prank Call
