The story follows one of Santa's elves named Buddy who, after finding out that he's adapted, goes looking for his human father in New York City. More Hamburger icon An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon.

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Eventually, after not fitting in for a very long time, the elves inform Buddy that they now know who his read father is and Buddy leaves the Pole for New York City to find his dad. The perfect holiday movie for the cynical New Yorker (or anybody from any other metropolis) is so colorful and cheerful, yet not one that will give you a sugar overdose. After a DNA test proves this, Walter reluctantly attempts to start a relationship with the childlike Buddy with increasingly chaotic results. However, the film is unable to avoid falling into the usual cliches and stereotypes that Christmas films usually follow.

Ferrell in particular is good at this kind of physical comedy, and there's a certain charm to his performance. One of the last great modern Christmas films, Elf benefits greatly from my favorite performance of Will Ferrell's and the great supporting cast.

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What more could a fantasy film deliver, and a a bonus the plaintive voice of YES front man Jon Anderson singing the song over the final credits.The film has many funny moments (my favorite was when he exposed FAKE Santa to the kids waiting to see him), a few sweet ones and some very clichéd ones--but I can forgive this, as it IS a family comedy and I am not expecting Shakespeare! Images Donate icon An illustration of a heart shape Donate Ellipses icon An illustration of text ellipses. Elf is the typical holiday film that's entertaining and strong, all thanks to a vibrant Will Ferrell.