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68
Viewer score based on 17 votes.

Critic Score

64
Critics' score based on 38 reviews.
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laughs here and there, but not the best. There are many better movies that Will Ferrell has done. I think this is an ok movie, If there wasn't so... y flaws I will like it a little bit more but since there are, I am giving it 3 stars, and thats the nicest i am being Full Review

July 02,2011
josephbeagle2

stupid movie

December 22,2010
mrbossmansaint

terrible

December 22,2010
HancockJohnShe

it was silly

December 22,2010
RyananJua

hi just testimg once again

May 20,2008
meenakshi
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The disarming comedic tone -- silly and novel in its lack of cynicism -- is driven by the fearless, cheerful unself-consciousness of Will Ferrell, a big man last seen streaking (all too unself-consciously) through ''Old School.''Full Review

Lisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment Weekly

Directed by Jon Favreau from a script by David Berenbaum, Elf returns to the hip but warm-hearted spirit of "Swingers," which Favreau both wrote and starred in. It brings sophisticated glee and a sense of innocent fun to what could have been a moribund traditional family film.Full Review

Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times

While the words "instant holiday classic" might be pushing it, Elf is at the very least a breezily entertaining, perfectly cast family treat.Full Review

Michael Rechtshaffen
The Hollywood Reporter

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.Full Review

Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times

Funny and intelligently made, a film for kids and adults that's both sweet and sardonic...Elf stays perfectly in balance, a pleasure throughout.Full Review

Mick LaSalle
San Francisco Chronicle
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