Elf

This film is definitely in my top ten list of favorite films, not just for Christmas, but for all time. I can watch this movie multiple times of year without getting bored at all. I love all Christmas films, but this is probably the best. Unfortunately, the older I get, this film becomes less realistic so for some it may make them emotional, but I guess that just proves how strong this movie is. It has a great message. There are some questionable times in the movie where Will Ferrell comes off as a bit sarcastic, not really living up to the elf he's playing, but this should probably go over young children's heads. There are so many great lives in the movie...it may have only been released about 15 years ago, but it's certainly without a doubt a classic, and Will Ferrell is at his best. If you don't already watch it every Christmas season, I encourage you to start doing so right now!

There are a lot of iconic lines in 'Elf', and it deserves more than that. Every line from Buddy should be iconic because it is freaking uproarious. Master of situational comedy. The storyline is very simple indeed. A human accidently grows up with elves in winter wonderland and thinks himself as an elf. That's the only difference, but the comical situation from this one setting is more than plenty. Also, Will Ferrell's comic acting is precious.

I cannot possibly overstate how magical this movie managed to be/become. I watched it as an adult...and was completely charmed by it anyway. I introduced my kids to it a decade later...and they fell in love with it too. Creating a Christmas classic after the year 2000 is pretty unthinkable. But the script had heart, Favreau had vision, and Ferrell was at the peak of his powers. Even if it was a bit derivative, the familiar beats find new humor and heart. Every year we watch Elf while eating waffles (with candy on top, of course). It never gets old. I don't always re-watch the Rankin & Bass TV movies, but a December without Elf would be unthinkable.

It's Christmas time and being a massive movie fan I decided it would be appropriate to watch some Christmas movies. I hadn't seen Elf so I thought I'd give it a go. So Will Ferrell plays a human who was brought up by elves and decides to go and find his real family. Now there are a few Christmas movies which I enjoy but unfortunately this isn't one of them. I found it minimally funny. In fact the humour was a bit too childish for my own liking. I was never really a fan of Will Ferrell. I found him a bit silly and I don't think he fitted the role. I think his role would have been better suited to someone younger. Please forgive me for being like Scrooge but I did not enjoy this movie. If you want a good family Christmas movie, watch Home Alone instead.

The movie is enjoyable! I wondered why I only have watched this movie today for the first time. It has a good story, I felt very emotional at some parts, and the music is fun to sing along with. I think, if I were to rank the Christmas movies I saw - this will simply one of my favorites!