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 perfectly. And it has Zooey Deschanel (even singing), which never hurts.

My absolute favorite Christmas movie, miles ahead of everything else.

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 certainly provide you with the festive spirit.

As with all great family films, it can be enjoyed by kids and grown ups too. It has lots of slapstick, as well as more subtle gags. Due to his naivety and lack of understanding the world outside of the North Pole, Buddy gets himself and others into some hilarious situations.

The soundtrack and background music help provide the feel-good factor in the film. The acting provides us with some really loveable characters. Like all of the best Christmas films, it can be viewed year after year without ever going stale. A must-watch for every human being with a heart and a sense of humour.

One of my all-time favorite Christmas movies!

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.

This movie shouldn’t work so well but it does. Will James Caan is perfect casting as a stiff who’s son Buddy (Will Ferrell) is an orphan brought up by a Papa elf (Bob Newhart) at the North Pole.

Love this movie. Simply one of my favorites.

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 capture Buddy’s shock and delight at visiting the real world makes the movie work. Some of the beats are a little broad or standard, particularly the trite business vs. family conflict, but the heart and humor of the film wins out. A definite modern day classic.

Honestly guys??? Who is rating this movie a 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 swath of supporting talent (admittedly, another of the comedian's calling cards). Zoey Deschanel (somewhat unrecognizable in blonde hair) is a good fit as his skeptical, frayed love interest, but the best work comes from James Caan, Peter Dinklage, Amy Sedaris, Andy Richter, Kyle Gass and especially Bob Newhart as his sweet, yet long-suffering, adoptive father on the North Pole.

Genuinely funny, warm, sugary and spirited; an unexpectedly effective successor to the Christmas classics it seemingly sets out to roast. Worth adding to the annual rotation.

I never did get what everyone sees in Will Ferrell. Same here. Meh-

I have a new found appreciate for Will Ferrell after this. What a spectacular movie! The shower duet scene is now one my favorites.

A hilarious, fun and dramatic Christmas movie.

By reading the synopsis, I had very low expectations for the movie but boy was I wrong.

The movie will make you shed tears for its laughter and drama moments.

Seeing Will Ferrell dressed up as an elf alone was hilarious.

The story is solid with a couple of subplots which converge well.

Elf is one the best Christmas movies and will surely become a classic in the near future.

Santa's real, shut your filthy mouth and enjoy your coal...ps..say hi to Krampus

love this movie

Funniest Christmas Movie Of All Time!
It's so hilarious, I watch it every year :D

Will Ferrell in an elf costume - in terms of concept, this is a 10/10 movie (I am a big Ferrell fan). The finished product isn't as fresh and funny as it used to be, however - a consequence of repeated viewings - but it's still one of the better Christmas movies. And as I said, it has Will Ferrell in an elf costume, and that alone is worth the price of admission!

It's Christmas time. Introduced C to this, always a fun watch