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		List Price: $28.99		Label: New Line Home Video Salesrank: 828 Released: October 28, 2008
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		MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Media: Blu-ray

Editorial Review:
Studio: New Line Home Video Release Date: 10/28/2008 Run time: 97 minutes Rating: Pg13

Description of Elf [Blu-ray]:
Elf is genuinely good. Not just Saturday Night Live-movie good, when the movie has some funny bits but is basically an insult to humanity; Elf is a smartly written, skillfully directed, and deftly acted story of a human being adopted by Christmas elves who returns to the human world to find his father. And because the writing, directing, and acting are all genuinely good, Elf is also genuinely funny. Will Ferrell, as Buddy the adopted elf, is hysterically sincere. James Caan, as his rediscovered father, executes his surly dumbfoundedness with perfect aplomb. Zooey Deschanel, as a department store worker with whom Buddy falls in love, is adorably sardonic. Director Jon Favreau (Swingers) shepherds the movie through all the obligatory Christmas cliches and focuses on material that's sometimes subtle and consistently surprising. Frankly, Elf feels miraculous. Also featuring Mary Steenburgen, Bob Newhart, Peter Dinklage, and Ed Asner as Santa Claus. --Bret Fetzer

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Elf [Blu-ray] Reviews:
A Will Ferrel Christmas
2009-12-08 - This is yet another film that you can watch during this time of year. Despite it being far from perfect, it's a hilarious comedy, and I had a great time watching it. It has so many gags that work, and it has Will Ferrel as an elf (well, a human who was raised by elves)! If that doesn't seem funny to you, then I'd be fresh out of ideas. Ferrell gives a surprisingly excellent performance here, and the supporting cast is brilliant. James Caan, Bob Newhart, and Zooey Deschanel really have something here. But I think the greatest thing about this film is that it's one of those that gives you a very warm feeling about the holidays. It's about family, friendship, and most importantly, love. In short, Elf is a funny Christmas film. It may not be as memorable as It's a Wonderful Life or Home Alone, but it's still very entertaining.

can be watched every night for a month, and it doesn't get old
2009-12-02 - I wasn't going to order this for my wife- I knew what I was in for. "Why don't you put Elf on for me?" every night- but I can't say no to her, you know? So now I know the lines to this think like I did for Princess Bride and 16 Candles, back in high school-

And there are some great lines!

"You sit on a throne of lies!"

"Watch out for the yellow ones, they don't stop!"

"Buddy the Elf, what's your favorite color?"

"My finger has a heart beat."

"Have you seen these toilets? They're GINORMOUS!"

This movie is sweet, goofy, funny, innocent and joyful- everything you want in a Christmas movie.

Will Ferrell is fantastic as Buddy the Elf. This was the movie that really turned me around on him- he really nails this role- before this movie I always thought he was just massively annoying.

Bob Newhart is great, of course. I used this movie as an excuse to make my wife watch some of his older stuff, particularly his great sit-coms from the seventies and eighties.

This is where I first met Zooey Deshanel. What a delight she is! She has a bit of a hipster/indie edge, without being off-putting.

And the Louie Prima songs are a great touch- who would have thought to use Louie Prima in a Christmas movie? But it works!

The infinifilm stuff is a bit annoying. I won't be buying any more of these- it's an interesting idea, but it doesn't really work.

This movie works for the whole family - young kids to oldest adults - and it has enough odd ball moments that it bears repeated re-watching.

A must see Christmas movie
2009-11-28 - Elf (directed by Jon Favreau) is a lighthearted Christmas comedy that will suit the entire family. It should be on anyone's list of Christmas movies to watch.

Buddy (Will Ferrell) is an elf that lives in the North Pole and makes toys for Santa. There's one slight problem, though. He isn't small like the other elves or nearly as skilled at assembling toys. His father, Papa Elf (Bob Newhart), admits to Buddy that he was adopted and that his real father lives in New York City. Buddy sets off to find his birth father (played by James Caan) and discovers much more along the way including a stepmother (Mary Steenburgen), half-brother (Daniel Tay), possible crush (Zooey Deschanel) and the true meaning of Christmas.

Ferrell plays a child well. Buddy has no idea how to act around people that aren't constructing toys for Santa. He embodies the joys of Christmas time and displays Buddy's innocence of the world around him well. In my opinion this is one of Ferrell's best movies. It's impossible not to smile during a scene he is in.

Deschanel meshes with Ferell nicely and the two have great chemistry. Her lovely, jazzy voice reminiscent of the 40s also adds a pleasant touch. When she is singing Christmas songs in the shower and at the end of the movie, it's simply magical. Ferrell's voice isn't to bad either.

The movie presents a good message that both children and adults can appreciate. Believing in Santa requires a leap of faith and we are reminded why it is so easy for children to take that leap. Elf warns us not to lose our imaginations as we grow older and that family and friends are the most important things in the world. Buddy's real father, Walter, finally manages to grasp this idea at the end of the film and I'm happy that he does.

The dialogue, jokes and themes are executed well by the director. Ferrell's innocence never gets tiresome and his reactions to life in New York City are hilarious. His views on life are a breath of fresh air and makes me wish I could see the world through his eyes.

Elf is a movie that you can watch during anytime of the year. It's incredibly sweet and the entire cast is fantastic in their acting roles. The message of holiday cheer shines through in this film and generates laughs at the same time.

Charming and funny
2009-11-09 - Elf has to be one of will ferrell's best movies outside of blades of glory. this Christmas movie is fun for the whole family. i love this movie and so will you. I recommend this movie for everyone

awesome movie!!!!
2009-10-23 - this was the first movie my wife and i saw together on our very first date.
its a classic.. most people i know quote it around xmas time..

great acting, great plot, funnnnnny, and great value at what amazon has it priced at now.

if u have even rented it one time - and and were gonna rent it again - just buy it.
$4 a rental at blockbuster, or an average $3 per movie with netflix - at $8.50 at amazon, youll save money after the 2nd time u watch it!