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64 out of 100

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7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 85 Ratings

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 38
  3. Negative: 2 out of 38
  1. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    100
    It's a terrific movie, smart and funny enough to hold up at any time of year.
  2. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Rick Kisonak
    60
    While the picture doesn't rise to the level of instant holiday classic, younger members of the audience are guaranteed to get a Christmas kick out of it. If disappointment awaits, it awaits Ferrell's older fans.
  3. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Peter Rainer
    30
    I was looking forward to something a tad more satirical than this Hallmark card of a movie, which plugs innocence and goodness like they’re going out of style.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 45
  3. Negative: 3 out of 45
  1. CensingSpirit
    10
    GREAT FILM! it was funny and a perfect christmas movie to watch some parts of the movie are just too funny. Will Ferrell plays the part of elf really well.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. Treblotski
    4
    It's one of those special movies that can't be reviewed. These kind of movies you like or not. I like it so much that I would give it four points.... out of ten.… Expand
    • 4 of 4 users said yes
  3. Xavygravy
    0
    This movie was absolutely painful to watch. The humour is very childish - fart jokes are NOT funny. After cringing for the entire start of the movie, I ended up walking out because it was so bad.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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