Elf (2003)

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Written by David Berenbaum

Directed by Jon Favreau

Running Time: 120 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 2003

Rating: PG Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

This festive family movie stars Will Ferrell. He plays Buddy who, as a kid, crawled into Santa's sack, ended up at the North Pole and was reared as an elf. Reaching adulthood, he sets off to find his real father, Walter but is dismissed as a nut. However, with the help of shop girl Jovie, he aims to win his father over and bring back the true spirit of Christmas to Manhattan.

Hardly a critical triumph upon its release, Elf proved to be a huge hit at the box office and increased Ferrell's stock in Hollywood as a leading man.

Ferrell is his usual likable self throughout and holds the movie together through some of the shakier moments. The supporting cast, while largely amusing are somewhat sidelined by the reliance on over-the-top set pieces and the heavy focus on Ferrell throughout.

Overall an enjoyable family Christmas movie that will appeal to kids but won't totally bore adults either.

Cast

	Will Ferrell		Buddy
	James Caan		Walter
	Bob Newhart		Papa Elf
	Edward Asner		Santa
	Mary Steenburgen		Emily
	Zooey Deschanel		Jovie
	Daniel Tay		Michael
	Faizon Love		Gimbel's Manager
	Peter Dinklage		Miles Finch
	Amy Sedaris		Deb
	Michael Lerner		Fulton
	Andy Richter		Morris
	Kyle Gass		Eugene
	Artie Lange		Gimbel's Santa
	Claire Lautier		NY Reporter