Elf (Infinifilm Edition)

Stills from Elf (click for larger image)

When he's 30, and still young by Elf standards, he learns that he's really a human. Buddy decides to go in search of his father (who's on Santa's naughty list), to find out where he belongs. He walks to New York (through the Lincoln tunnel), and is immediately run over by a cab. The chain of events starts at that moment ...

Buddy is a delightful and enchanting character with many special talents and a childish personality. He is naive to the point of stupidity, but charming all the while. His lovable demeanour gains him friends in spite of his clumsy efforts. He is sweet, kind and generous. When his father at first rejects him, Buddy ends up in a department store where other elves (people who pretend to be Santa's elves) are working, and stays up all night to decorate the place. When the department store Santa isn't the real Santa, well, you can guess what happens ...

Buddy eats spaghetti covered in syrup, smarties and pop tarts; he gets drunk in the mail room of his father's office and his young half-brother shows him to ask a girl out on a date.

But all the while, things are looking bad for Santa Claus (and also Buddy's father). How will Buddy rescue the day? When Santa crashes his sleigh in Central Park, it's Buddy's moment to shine.

Abstract, enchanting, child-like madness all make up this beautiful movie. Absolutely delightful and recommended to viewers of all ages. If you want a Christmas feel-good movie, this is it.


Anarcho-Christmas cheesey brilliance   March 25, 2004
Swiss Bob (UK)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful

First of all, this was the funniest film I have ever seen; I was in tears half way through. Yes, it is a kids' movie, but adults get to watch Will Farrel rip the heart out of Christmas by camping it up and being ridiculously sincere. Watching Farrel start a fight with a fake Santa for "sitting on a throne of lies" is about as fun as films get.

Those reviewers who think that this was cheesey nonsense - duh. It was supposed to be, and that is what made it so funny. And you seem to have missed the whole essence of the film.

Oh, and the kids liked it too.


SWEET, FUNNY AND ORIGINAL   August 21, 2004
Darcie B (Ohio)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful

I rarely go see movies twice, but after taking my four children, I treated my parents and watched it again! You fall in love with Buddy, you just can't help it! Will Ferrell is not the kooky nut in this one as in most of his movies, he truly shows the innocent, sweetness of Buddy the elf. Full of laughs, and not as predictable as you might think. I just can't wait until it is released to purchase. I will own this one, please note that after viewing you will need to decorate your house for Christmas immediately !! :)


A real "Feel Gooder"!   March 23, 2004
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

Elf will land a spot alongside The Grinch (cartoon), Charlie Brown & A Christmas Story in my holiday video library! Will Farrell was hilarious & touching as the ever-cheerful,naive and polite Buddy. Bob Newhart, deadpan & stuttering as ever, was the perfect Papa Elf. The rest of the cast were ideal picks. A nice movie & a clever story. I needed a "feel-gooder" the day I watched it, and I wasn't disappointed.


Great Movie, can't wait to own it!!!   April 27, 2004
Wendy (Ohio, USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

I went into this movie with an open mind, I came out with a new favorite movie. I laughed till I cried. This is the first time I have actively tried to find out when I can buy a movie. I loved it. I can't wait to see it again.

Will Ferrell does an outstanding job. He is perfect for the role. His sincerity is perfect. No one else could have pulled off this role as well as he did. He answers the phone with "What's your favorite color?" Just thinking about how he did it still makes me laugh all these months later.

Great movie for anyone who still has their inner kid alive and kicking. And it might even be wake up call for a few who thought their inner kid was long gone.