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Elf (2003) | User Rating
(117 votes) | Critic Rating
(23 reviews) |
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Directed by
Jon Favreau Written by
David Berenbaum Cast
Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart, Edward Asner, Mary Steenburgen [more]
Release Date
• USA: Nov 7, 2003
• UK: 14 Nov 2003
DVD Release Date
• R1: Nov 16, 2004
• R2: 8 Nov 2004
Budget USD 33,000,000
Official Website:
Elf Website
MPAA Rating
Rated PG for some mild rude humor and language.
Running Time
1 hour, 35 minutes
Country USA
Studio Gold/Miller Productions, Guy Walks into a Bar Productions, Mosaic Media Group
More info on IMDb.com
Other Titles
• Elf
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Elf Reviews |
Thanks to a classic performance by comedian Will Ferrell, director Jon Favreau's Elf has some genuinely funny moments, but while the idea behind Elf may be gleefully outlandish, unfortunately this holiday comedy fails to take full advantage of its own absurdity. [read review] 
--Guylaine Cadorette (Hollywood.com)
Elf is a feather-light motion picture that embraces the Christmas spirit, but, in the process, forgets that it's trying to be a comedy. Maybe the problem is that Will Ferrell, as outrageous a comedian as there is, is neutered beyond his ability to be funny by the family friendly PG rating. [read review] 
--James Berardinelli (ReelViews)
There are few Christmas movies I can stand to watch over and over, with A Christmas Story, Gremlins, and Die Hard the most notable examples of this. With Elf, director Jon Favreau has crafted a film that will surely join that elite group as the years go on. [read review] 
--David Nusair (Reel Film Reviews)
Mr. Favreau's direction has a relaxed, swinging rhythm, a reflection of the hipster nonchalance that has defined (and also limited) his acting style. The big, chaotic scenes sometimes lack polish and precision, but ''Elf'' also happily forgoes the slick,hyperactive aggression that makes so many live-action holiday comedies so wearying. [read review]
--A.O. Scott (The New York Times)
"Elf" is funny and intelligently made, a film for kids and adults that's both sweet and sardonic. It takes the clash between the world as we know it and the world as it exists in Christmas stories and exploits that contrast to expert comic effect. [read review]
--Mick LaSalle (San Francisco Chronicle)
“Elf” is a Christmas movie aimed at kids, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that it’s sentimental and super-sweet and full of dumb gags. Yet I was surprised, shocked even at how predictable, trite and unfunny it is for one simple reason: Will Ferrell. [read review]
--Kevin N. Laforest (Montreal Film Journal)
Even though Elf and Santa Claus the Movie may look similar in their underlying paths of continuity, this new Jon Favreau flick is actually the antidote. Its powerful intentions provide a much needed cure to that antiquated childhood nightmare. [read review] 
--B. Alan Orange (MovieWeb)
It could have been dreadful, but actor-turned-helmer Favreau and screenwriter David Berenbaum keep the schmalz to a minimum, while giving Ferrell plenty of room to showcase his trademark brand of manic comic intensity. [read review] 
--Neil Smith (BBC Films)
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. [read review]
--Roger Ebert (Chicago Sun-Times)
Childlike wonder is what Will Ferrell does best, and he has found the perfect outlet for it in the charming holiday movie "Elf," a non-sappy and genuinely adorable confection. [read review]
--Jami Bernard (New York Daily News)
Between Will Ferrell’s loveable klutziness and Jon Favreau’s knowing-when-enough-is-enough direction, it’s a big, silly, warm-hearted Christmas season winner of a comedy. [read review] 76/100
--Brian Webster (Apollo Guide)
That rarest of beasts: an extremely funny Christmas-themed family comedy with a great script and a performance of comedy gold from Will Ferrell. [read review]
--Matthew Turner (ViewLondon)
“Elf” will warm the heart with nostalgia, dazzle the eyes, tickle the funny bone, and make Christmas feel like it can‘t come fast enough. [read review] A-
--Brian Orndorf (FilmJerk.com)
In Jon Favreau's irresistibly goofy Christmas comedy, Will Ferrell is raised by Santa's elves but must find his real family in Manhattan. [read review]
--Stephanie Zacharek (Salon)
Fun-filled, cleverly written and toasty warm with a gooey syrup centre, there's just no way around it - I loved this film. [read review] 8/10
--Gary Panton (Movie Gazette)
It’s sure nice to have a film like this that actually works (to some extent). [read review] B-
--Lee Tistaert (Lee's Movie Info)
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