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Elf

Family Fantasy Comedy

2003, Movie, 1h 37min

When young Buddy falls into Santa's gift sack on Christmas Eve, he's transported back to the North Pole and raised as a toy-making elf by Santa's helpers. But as he grows into adulthood, he can't shake the nagging feeling that he doesn't belong. Buddy vows to visit Manhattan and find his real dad, a workaholic.

Country: United States

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Reviews

Edison Kardirsson

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Definitively one of the best Christmas films existing. Will Ferrell nailed it as he always does.

1 year ago

Critic Marjorie Baumgarten

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...a movie that’s so profoundly ridiculous that it has to be admired, if for no other reason other than its sheer willingness to run with its premise and take it to the end of the line.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Ed Gonzalez

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Ferrell's insane performance almost saves the show.

Read full review at Slant Magazine

Critic Owen Gleiberman

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Will Ferrell wears lime green couture and ahumiliation-proof grin in a disarmingly funny holiday comedy...

Read full review at Entertainment Weekly

Critic Anna Smith

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An uncanny gift for physical comedy helps Will Ferrell propel this festive family movie along...

Read full review at Empire

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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The film’s old-fashioned charm and sweet-natured Yuletide spirit has held up...

Read full review at The Guardian

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Buddy, a human raised by Santa's elves at the North Pole, sets out to find his real father in New York City. Along the way, he spreads Christmas cheer and helps others rediscover the true meaning of the holiday. Starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, and Ed Asner.