ELF is a "feel good" movie with a familiar "Scrooge" played by a father who neglects his family to earn money and the "Tiny Tim" who just happens to be a 6' Elf named "Buddie". It has a wonderful story-line, excellent actors, and reinforces the importance of Christmas Spirit, family, love and spending time with those you love.
Movie Reviews for Families
More Detail: ELF stars funnyman Will Ferrell as Buddy, an orphaned human baby who crawled into Santa's sack unnoticed one Christmas Eve and was raised by elves at the North Pole. Since the average elf is three feet tall, buddy at six-feet-two is a rather obvious standout. Bob Newhart plays his adopted father with typical dry wit.
Elf
Movie Review. Three decades ago on one of his Christmas Eve stops at a Catholic orphanage, Santa accidentally acquired one of its infant residents when a baby crawled into his toy sack. Upon realizing the slip-up back at the North Pole, Santa and the elves unanimously decide to keep the boy—especially after the elf manager agrees to adopt him.
Elf Christian Movie Review
In this Elf Christian Movie Review, I give you the information you need before viewing this movie with your children. In fact, this year is the twentieth anniversary of the release of Elf. This is such a Christmas classic that if you are only going to watch one comedy this holiday season, you should make it Elf. Elf Christian Movie Review
Elf
A baby orphan named Buddy makes his way into Santa's bag of toys one Christmas eve without Santa's knowledge and is carried off to the North Pole. He is raised by Papa Elf (Bob Newhart) and spends his days in Santa's workshop. As he grows much larger than his elf family, it becomes clear that he doesn't fit in, so Santa (Ed Asner) sends him to New York City to find his family. Buddy ...
"Elf"
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Elf Reviews
Generally Favorable Based on 39 Critic Reviews. 66. 74% Positive 29 Reviews. 21% Mixed 8 Reviews. 5% Negative 2 Reviews. All Reviews; ... Christian Science Monitor ... Elf is by far the most watch Christmas movie. It is funny, festive and entertaining. It is the perfect Christmas movie for all ages.
When the Cynic Sings: A Decision Not to Miss in the Movie Elf
In the movie, we meet Walter, the hard-as-nails book publisher, distracted husband, and father. Buddy, his long-lost son, who grew up thinking he was an elf, loves a father he's never met ...
Interview with the cast, director, producers and writer of "Elf"
by Chris Monroe Staff Writer. Also see our REVIEW of "Elf". P erhaps due to the "Christmas spirit" and the result of working on a funny, family film, the cast and crew seemed delighted to sit down in New York and discuss their experience of creating the new Christmas entertainment of "Elf".Among those joining the interviews were actors Mary Steenburgen, Zooey Deschanel, Will ...
Movie Review: ELF
New Line Cinema 2003 PG "I'm sorry I ruined your lives, and crammed eleven cookies into the VCR." Once upon a Christmas Eve, an orphan baby crawled into Santa's bag of gifts and was taken to the North Pole. Raised by Papa Elf, Buddy comes to realize he doesn't fit in with the other elves.…
"Elf" Review
As directed by Jon Favreau, "Elf" has a "go for it" spirit that is beautifully captured by Will Ferrell. This man seems unafraid to completely surrender himself to a role and seems to have complete faith in everything working out in the end. To Ferrell's credit, he pulls off things with this character that actors before him have failed in doing ...
Elf movie review & film summary (2003)
It took me about 10 seconds of seeing Will Ferrell in the elf costume to realize how very wrong I was. This is one of those rare Christmas comedies that has a heart, a brain and a wicked sense of humor, and it charms the socks right off the mantelpiece. Even the unexpected casting is on the money. James Caan as the elf's biological father.
Elf Movie Review
Kids say (196 ): This movie is sweet and funny, though it can't quite seem to make up its mind whether people should need proof of Santa's existence or not. Some of the jokes in Elf work better than others, and the talents of Caan, Steenburgen, Bob Newhart (as Buddy's adoptive father), and Ed Asner (as Santa) are neglected.
Elf Parents Guide: Is Elf Kid Friendly?
Elf, directed by Jon Favreau, tells the story of Buddy (Ferrell) a human baby who's raised by Santa and his elves at the North Pole. When he grows up, Buddy finds out about his human heritage ...
Classic Review: Elf (2003)
Classic Movie Review Movie Review. Classic Review: Elf (2003) leandromatos1981 December 24, 2020 75 /100 n/a 7 min. Starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart Writer David Berenbaum Director Jon Favreau Rating G (Canada, United States) Running Time 97 minutes.
Elf (2003)
mjw2305 1 January 2007. Buddy (Will Ferrell) is a human brought up in the world of Elves at Santa's grotto in the North Pole by Papa Elf (Bob Newhart). When he finally realises he doesn't seem to fit in, he asks Papa Elf and learns that his dad (James Caan) lives in New York and he's on Santa's naughty list.
Elf (2003)
Elf (2003) - Movies, TV, Celebs, and more... Menu. Movies. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. TV Shows. ... Metacritic reviews. Elf. 66. Metascore. 39 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com. 83.
Parent reviews for Elf
Insensitive plot line. Ill-informed plot line around finding one's birth father. Buddy the Elf (main character) was abandon by his birth father and spends the whole movie as an adult man convincing his birth father to take him back. It's too bad this plot line is so insensitive. It ruins the whole movie.
Elf Movie Review by Peter Travers
Will Ferrell plays the grown-up doofus who must travel from the North Pole to Manhattan to find his real father (James Caan), a hard-ass publisher of children's books, and teach him the true ...
Elf
Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/03/24 Full Review Rusty B It was fun watch "Elf" for the 20th anniversary of the movie, which I love and can relate to, and it was ...
Elf Review
13 Nov 2003. Running Time: 98 minutes. Certificate: PG. Original Title: Elf. An uncanny gift for physical comedy helps Will Ferrell propel this festive family movie along, even though it's barely ...
Elf (2003)
MOVIE REVIEW. Elf MPA Rating: for some mild rude humor and language. Reviewed by: Chris Monroe STAFF WRITER. Moral Rating: Better than Average. Moviemaking Quality: Primary Audience: Family. Genre: Comedy. Length: 1 hr. 35 min. Year of Release: 2003. ELF is likely to become a Christmas-time classic and family favorite. Adults and teens that ...
Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas Movie Review
Parents need to know that Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas is an animated merging of the stories of the 2003 hit movie Elf and its Broadway musical subsidiary. Compared to the full-length film, there's significantly less marginal content in this stop-animation version; some comical impacts (Buddy is hit by multiple cars, for instance) and ...
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ELF is a "feel good" movie with a familiar "Scrooge" played by a father who neglects his family to earn money and the "Tiny Tim" who just happens to be a 6' Elf named "Buddie". It has a wonderful story-line, excellent actors, and reinforces the importance of Christmas Spirit, family, love and spending time with those you love.
More Detail: ELF stars funnyman Will Ferrell as Buddy, an orphaned human baby who crawled into Santa's sack unnoticed one Christmas Eve and was raised by elves at the North Pole. Since the average elf is three feet tall, buddy at six-feet-two is a rather obvious standout. Bob Newhart plays his adopted father with typical dry wit.
Movie Review. Three decades ago on one of his Christmas Eve stops at a Catholic orphanage, Santa accidentally acquired one of its infant residents when a baby crawled into his toy sack. Upon realizing the slip-up back at the North Pole, Santa and the elves unanimously decide to keep the boy—especially after the elf manager agrees to adopt him.
In this Elf Christian Movie Review, I give you the information you need before viewing this movie with your children. In fact, this year is the twentieth anniversary of the release of Elf. This is such a Christmas classic that if you are only going to watch one comedy this holiday season, you should make it Elf. Elf Christian Movie Review
A baby orphan named Buddy makes his way into Santa's bag of toys one Christmas eve without Santa's knowledge and is carried off to the North Pole. He is raised by Papa Elf (Bob Newhart) and spends his days in Santa's workshop. As he grows much larger than his elf family, it becomes clear that he doesn't fit in, so Santa (Ed Asner) sends him to New York City to find his family. Buddy ...
Read "Elf" - Movie Review - and more of the latest on movies and films from a Christian perspective. ... "Elf" - Movie Review. Holly McClure Movie Reviewer; Updated Aug 03, 2007; Genre: ...
Generally Favorable Based on 39 Critic Reviews. 66. 74% Positive 29 Reviews. 21% Mixed 8 Reviews. 5% Negative 2 Reviews. All Reviews; ... Christian Science Monitor ... Elf is by far the most watch Christmas movie. It is funny, festive and entertaining. It is the perfect Christmas movie for all ages.
In the movie, we meet Walter, the hard-as-nails book publisher, distracted husband, and father. Buddy, his long-lost son, who grew up thinking he was an elf, loves a father he's never met ...
by Chris Monroe Staff Writer. Also see our REVIEW of "Elf". P erhaps due to the "Christmas spirit" and the result of working on a funny, family film, the cast and crew seemed delighted to sit down in New York and discuss their experience of creating the new Christmas entertainment of "Elf".Among those joining the interviews were actors Mary Steenburgen, Zooey Deschanel, Will ...
New Line Cinema 2003 PG "I'm sorry I ruined your lives, and crammed eleven cookies into the VCR." Once upon a Christmas Eve, an orphan baby crawled into Santa's bag of gifts and was taken to the North Pole. Raised by Papa Elf, Buddy comes to realize he doesn't fit in with the other elves.…
As directed by Jon Favreau, "Elf" has a "go for it" spirit that is beautifully captured by Will Ferrell. This man seems unafraid to completely surrender himself to a role and seems to have complete faith in everything working out in the end. To Ferrell's credit, he pulls off things with this character that actors before him have failed in doing ...
It took me about 10 seconds of seeing Will Ferrell in the elf costume to realize how very wrong I was. This is one of those rare Christmas comedies that has a heart, a brain and a wicked sense of humor, and it charms the socks right off the mantelpiece. Even the unexpected casting is on the money. James Caan as the elf's biological father.
Kids say (196 ): This movie is sweet and funny, though it can't quite seem to make up its mind whether people should need proof of Santa's existence or not. Some of the jokes in Elf work better than others, and the talents of Caan, Steenburgen, Bob Newhart (as Buddy's adoptive father), and Ed Asner (as Santa) are neglected.
Elf, directed by Jon Favreau, tells the story of Buddy (Ferrell) a human baby who's raised by Santa and his elves at the North Pole. When he grows up, Buddy finds out about his human heritage ...
Classic Movie Review Movie Review. Classic Review: Elf (2003) leandromatos1981 December 24, 2020 75 /100 n/a 7 min. Starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart Writer David Berenbaum Director Jon Favreau Rating G (Canada, United States) Running Time 97 minutes.
mjw2305 1 January 2007. Buddy (Will Ferrell) is a human brought up in the world of Elves at Santa's grotto in the North Pole by Papa Elf (Bob Newhart). When he finally realises he doesn't seem to fit in, he asks Papa Elf and learns that his dad (James Caan) lives in New York and he's on Santa's naughty list.
Elf (2003) - Movies, TV, Celebs, and more... Menu. Movies. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. TV Shows. ... Metacritic reviews. Elf. 66. Metascore. 39 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com. 83.
Insensitive plot line. Ill-informed plot line around finding one's birth father. Buddy the Elf (main character) was abandon by his birth father and spends the whole movie as an adult man convincing his birth father to take him back. It's too bad this plot line is so insensitive. It ruins the whole movie.
Will Ferrell plays the grown-up doofus who must travel from the North Pole to Manhattan to find his real father (James Caan), a hard-ass publisher of children's books, and teach him the true ...
Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/03/24 Full Review Rusty B It was fun watch "Elf" for the 20th anniversary of the movie, which I love and can relate to, and it was ...
13 Nov 2003. Running Time: 98 minutes. Certificate: PG. Original Title: Elf. An uncanny gift for physical comedy helps Will Ferrell propel this festive family movie along, even though it's barely ...
MOVIE REVIEW. Elf MPA Rating: for some mild rude humor and language. Reviewed by: Chris Monroe STAFF WRITER. Moral Rating: Better than Average. Moviemaking Quality: Primary Audience: Family. Genre: Comedy. Length: 1 hr. 35 min. Year of Release: 2003. ELF is likely to become a Christmas-time classic and family favorite. Adults and teens that ...
Parents need to know that Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas is an animated merging of the stories of the 2003 hit movie Elf and its Broadway musical subsidiary. Compared to the full-length film, there's significantly less marginal content in this stop-animation version; some comical impacts (Buddy is hit by multiple cars, for instance) and ...
This BOATS (Based On A True Story) movie - about a dying girl who needs a liver transplant, her beleaguered father, and the stranger who helps them - differentiates itself from other Christian ...