About this movie
Cast & Crew
Cast
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Will Ferrell
Buddy
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James Caan
Walter
- Zooey Dechanel
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Ed Asner
Santa
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Mary Steenburgen
Emily
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Bob Newhart
Papa Elf
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Zooey Deschanel
Jovie
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Daniel Tay
Michael
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Faizon Love
Gimbels Manager
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Peter Dinklage
Miles Finch
- Kyle Gass
Directors
- Jon Favreau
Producers
- Jon Berg
- Shauna Robertson
- Shauna Weinberg
- Todd Komarnicki
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Elf
For his sophomore stab at directing, actor/writer/director Jon Favreau (Swingers, Made), took on this holiday comedy starring Saturday Night Live-alum Will Ferrell. Ferrell stars as Buddy, a regular-sized man who was raised as an elf by Santa Claus (Edward Asner). When the news is finally broken to Buddy that he's not a real elf, he decides to head back to his place of birth, New York City, in search of his biological family. Elf also stars James Caan, Mary Steenburgen, Zooey Deschanel, and Bob Newhart.
Reviews by Rotten Tomatoes
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Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly
A disarmingly funny holiday comedy.
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Richard Luck, Film4
The sentiment gets a little sticky towards the end, but many will consider this the perfect antidote to traditional Christmas fare -- especially those with a fondness for Ferrell's comedy.
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Urban Cinefile Critics, Urban Cinefile
Most will relate to its Christmas spirit, and there's unlikely to be a dry eye in the house during the emotional climax.
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Mark Kermode, Guardian [UK]
The result is a turkey.
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J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader
The film soon bogs down in fake hugs and a fakier climax involving Santa (Ed Asner) and his downed sled.
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Anna Smith, Empire Magazine
Ferrell's man-child invites sympathy and sniggers, making this amusing despite some flimsy plotting. Sight gags and a Santa-centred story should keep the kids happy, too.
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Trevor Johnston, Time Out
Some humour might sail over the heads of the very young, but there's a higher chuckle rate for the grown-ups than much dread 'family' fare.
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The Angry Elf - Elf (5/5) Movie CLIP (2003) HD
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Elf (2/5) Movie CLIP - Buddy Meets His Dad (2003) HD
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Elf (1/5) Movie CLIP - Buddy Realizes He's Human (2003) HD
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Raccoon Hug - Elf
Buddy gets attacked by a racoon when he attempts to give him a hug. From the Warner Bros. film - "Elf"
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I Can Stay? - Elf
Buddy has supper with his new family and they are surprised by his table and nutrition habits. From the Warner Bros. film - "Elf"
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Steve as Buddy the Elf and the escalator.
My friend Steve dressed as Buddy the elf going up the escalator.
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He's A Fake - Elf
Buddy quizzes Gumbel's fake Santa in an attempt to unveil the imposter's true identity. From the Warner Bros. film - "Elf"
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Angry Elf - Elf
Buddy insults an undersized man in Walter's conference meeting without meaning to. From the Warner Bros. film - "Elf"
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How to Make an Elf Costume
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