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Elf
Rated PG
This film is the same predictable, corny
quality found in most Christmas-themed movies. Elf is successful at
capturing some of the magic and spirit of Christmas with his visual
representations of the North Pole. The settings are beautiful, especially
in New York.
Will Ferrell (Old School, Saturday Night Live)
plays Buddy, a man whohas been raised as an elf ever since being
mistakenly taken to the North Pole in Santa's bag as a child. Despite
obvious clues that he isn't an elf, Buddy never figures it out until he
overhears other elves discussing his situation. After asking his adopted
father (Bob Newhart- Legally Blonde 2, In and Out) about his
biological parents, Buddy learns that only his father (James Caan-
City of Ghosts) is still alive. Buddy sets out on a journey to New York
City to finally meet his father but finds that he's a very unhappy,
money-driven workaholic who has forgotten the true meaning of Christmas.
It is Buddy's job, as an elf and a son, to change his father's outlook on
life.
Elf has good family values, even if they are the same
ones every Christmas movie tries to relay. Unfortunately, the lack of an
original or creative storyline means the actor's talent isn't as
effective. I still thought this film has some pretty funny moments and you
should go see it.
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