Elf Scores High
With scores of 7.1 on IMDb and 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, Elf is a Christmas comedy that has become a modern classic. Directed by Jon Favreau, the film tells the story of Buddy, a human raised by Santa's elves.
Dir: Jon Favreau
Cast: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart, Ed Asner, Mary Steenburgen, Zooey Deschanel, Daniel Tay, Faizon Love
97 mins · 2003 · United States of America · Cert PG · English
IMDb 7.1/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 85% · Metacritic 66/100 · TMDB 6.7/10 · Trakt 75%
Awards: 2 wins & 9 nominations total
The film Elf has received high scores from critics and viewers alike, with a 7.1 rating on IMDb and 85% on Rotten Tomatoes. Directed by Jon Favreau, the film stars Will Ferrell as Buddy, a human raised by Santa's elves who goes to New York City to find his biological father. The movie is a Christmas comedy that combines elements of family and fantasy to create a heartwarming story. With a runtime of 97 minutes and a certificate of PG, the film is suitable for all ages.
The film features a talented cast, including Zooey Deschanel, James Caan, and Mary Steenburgen, and has become a modern classic of the Christmas genre. Elf was released in 2003 and has since been hailed as one of the best Christmas films of all time. The film's success can be attributed to its unique blend of comedy and heart, making it a must-watch during the holiday season.
On Thursday, 26 November 2026, Vue Cinema Thanet - Westwood Cross, Cross, will be screening Elf. Tickets are with the button beside the article. The film's high scores and awards, including 2 wins and 9 nominations, are a testament to its enduring popularity. With its lighthearted and humorous tone, Elf is a film that is sure to bring joy and laughter to audiences of all ages.
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What viewers say
klti · 8/10
There is something very special going on in this movie. Normally, I'm not a huge fan of Christmas movies, and I'm not a fan of Will Ferrells comedy, but this movie just hits the sweet spot. After watching it, I'm always smiling like an idiot. The basic idea is really quite weird, but the story is told with a sweetness that really sells it. Will Ferrells performance is spot on, his over the top kind of comedy just fits with the character…
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Marty McFly · 4/10
Honestly guys??? Who is rating this movie a 10?
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Mad Matty · 10/10
This could be a contender for the best Christmas film ever made, if it wasn't for Tim Allen's "The Santa Clause", which will always have a special place in my heart. I can definitely identify with the main character of this film, Buddy, whose positivity and endless enthusiasm for Christmas has no boundaries. His enthusiasm is infectious and if you need reminding why Christmas is one of the most exciting times of the year, then this film will…
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IsharaLion · 5/10
Well, I liked this one way better than Love Actually, that's for sure. I know what this thing wants to be, it's very clearly aimed at children. It feels like a children's book brought to life and it is definitely filmed like it too. If done well, something like that can be charming and heartwarming, but this movie is neither of those things. A lot of scenes feel like excuses to have Will Ferrel do what Will Ferrel does best, play a big child.…
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Wambie · 4/10
I never did get what everyone sees in Will Ferrell. Same here. Meh-
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drqshadow · 8/10
A great excuse for Will Ferrell to run around in holiday garb, drawing sidelong glances from the sidewalk-strollers of Manhattan. Ferrell is the ultimate man-child, a six-and-a-half foot mess of arms and legs in green tights, buckled shoes and a pointy hat, matching the elvish wardrobe of 1964's Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. As physical comedy and ridiculous enthusiasm is his forte, Elf makes for a great vehicle, but it's also loaded with a…
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AndrewBloom · 8/10
Watched this one at a Friendsmakkuh gift exchange, so it doesn't feel right to do a full review, but this is still as an enjoyable and charming modern X-Mas movie as you’re likely to find. Will Ferrell channels his ability to do childlike innocence perfectly, and Jon Favreau’s choices pay off in a big way. Part parody of Rankin Bass holiday stories and part standard fish out of water tale, the silliness of the premise and Ferrell’s ability to…
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tiffanylin712 · 9/10
Just wonderful! I'm struggling to find something to criticise about. This is a fun, comical and heart warming Christmas movie that hits the sweet spot.
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