Divertentissimo.

Will Ferrell gave a funny performance in this movie. However, the story seems WAY too shallow, and, overall, it's not a very funny movie. You'd be better off watching one of the older, more superior Christmas movies like Jingle All The Way and A Christmas Story.

Funny, all my family members loved it.

Best Christmas movie since "A Christmas Story" and/or "Scrooged."

It was funny.

It was a pretty good film in all. GOOD FOR ALL AGES. A perfect Christimas gift too.

Elf is a good Christmas movie. Some parts made me laugh so hard! WIll Ferrell is an excellent actor. Is it good enough to see over and over again? nope. just good enough to see once with a great feeling at the end.

This movie was unexpectately great and Ferrel was just hilarious.

When i saw Old School, I didn't think Ferrell was going to be--or was--a truly funny actor. But when I saw Elf, I laughed until I almost cried. I agree, the movie is built on dumb humor, but it still is a holiday treat--heck, an all-year-long treat! I'd watch it any time of the year. For those of you readers who though that Old School and Anchorman were too stupid to sit through, sit down and laugh your butt off at ELF! It is truly funny.… Expand

Awesome movie. i think the fact that it retains a PG rating and is still hilarious is a testament to hits strength. heart warming tale.

Suprisingly very enjoyable. Not quite as good as A Christmas Story, but still a great family movie to watch at Christmas time... after making them re-watch A Christmas Story for the billionth time. Will Ferell is amazing.

Laugh out loud from start to end. Great ensemble cast and chalk another classic up on Will's hitlist.

Great movie for all ages!!! Funny!!!

Great movie. Watch it with the family and enjoy!!

This movie was a big surprise to me. I'm very picky about comedies but Elf has a great, light sense of humor that most lack. It's also refreshing that a comedy can be this good AND you can watch it with your family. Definately a must see.

Just like every other xmas movie...ends out with EVERYONE blievin in Santa, yada yada yada load of ancient crap.

A great christmas classic. It even made ME belive in Santa. Will Ferrel is the new JimCarrey. Sorry, Jim....

This is a terrific movie for any day, but especially when you're feeling low and/or cynical. Based on the previews, I thought it would be dumb, but on viewing in theater it was sweet, fun, and much smarter than I ever expected. In 2004 DVD release, my family loves it, and I consider it a classic in the more contemporary sense. This is a movie with its heart and its medium in the right place. … Expand

Great movie with nothing bad in it! Very funny and cool!

This is one of the most hilarious Christmas classics ever written. I absolutely loved every minute of it. It was also a movie that kids, teens,and parents will all enjoy!

The ending was terrible. Weak plot/storyline. Some parts were funny but overall the movie was bad.

excellent xmas comedy, and surely a future classic. the only movie ive ever seen with will ferrell, so dont judge! might seek out a few more, although unsure if any of his other output also hits the right mark. will stay optimistic! lol.. anyone that dislikes this movie however surely should stay away from this particular genre altogether. perhaps not 'laugh out loud' amusing for a comedy, but its not really designed to be.. theres actually a reasonable xmas plot in there, and it wears its influences on its shoulders with pride! recommended.… Expand

Entertaining, but if you don't buy into the ride there are a lot of plot problems, story problems and inconsistent characters. And could it be any more predicatable...with all of the hype on this movie, I was a tad disappointed... and what the heck is the motivation of James Caan to become nice all of a sudden...could have used the children's book angle a little more as well.

Despite some technical (character depth, so-so plot) downfalls Will Ferrell stars in his second good movie in a row, the first being Old School. The movie is probably meant to be geared towards families but certainly it takes a special movie to get a crowd of 20 somethings to burst out in Christmas Carols while watching the movie. Great, you'll laugh till it hurts but don't expect brillant acting.… Expand

This was an absolutely wonderful Christmas movie. Will Ferrell was portrayed absolute sweetness as Buddy. Take your kids, take your girlfriend or boyfriend, take your little brother or sister. Take anyone, share some Christmas cheer.

What a cute movie for not having any bad words, sexual activity, or anything of the sort! I loved watching this movie and without a doubt would go to see it again! I love the Taxi parts! LOL...if you don't now what i mean you need to go see this movie!!!!

It was as funny as Hell it was incrediblty funny. I loved it! Get it NOW!

I really tried to hate this movie. Really...I did. This is destined to become a holiday classic.

Despite the contrived ending, this movie was suprisingly enjoyable.

A holiday classic that the whole family will enjoy. L'il Buddy's sugar-charged enthusiasm for all things Xmas repeatedly knocked my jingle bells off.

Absoluteley hilarious. Non stop laughs.

This movie has few funny moments, but I grow tired of Will Ferrell and his obnoxious antics.

Very enjoyable, funny at alot of moments. But the ending falls apart.

This is one of Ferrels more funnier movies. A hell of a lot funnier then "Talladega Nights." This movie made kept me and my brother lauphing for hours. Buddy is so funny and oblivious to how to behave with the people in New York.Had a great sense of humor, I would love to have Buddy the elf as a brother or a friend.

I think that I laughed through the entire movie. It was absolutely hilarious. It was only after I left the theatre that I realized that my face hurt so much--from laughing! A must see. This is the new holiday classic!

"Elf" is a small miracle. It's funny. Bob Newhart just has to sit there in that elf get-up and we're laughing. Director Jon Favreau could've gone the PG-13 route and had James Caan's character spout profanities and land punches at his seemingly freak of a son, but he wisely sacrifices a few cheap laughs for warmth and good cheer. "Elf" seemed so poised to be another stupid comedy. In the trailer, we see Ferrell burp and hurl himself on a Christmas tree; but within the context of the film, it actually works. "Elf" isn't high-brow stuff, but it certainily raises the bar, a bar that's been lowered by the collective ouevres of past SNL-cast members. … Expand

Very cute. Warmed us up for the holidays. Great family movie, even if you have teenagers!

Elf is one of those movies that has feel good written all over it. Will Ferrell is at his best throughout the film and steals the show. He has a real talent for comedy and it shows in this movie. Don't let the PG rating fool you because this movie has many moments that are genuinely funny without having to restort to adult content. If you liked Ferrell in Old School they you really need to give Elf a try!… Expand

Pretend characters scared me. The man was bad. he saw a girl. he went in the elevator. someone called him elf. he said call me elf one more time.

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.

Loved it. Christmas movies usually disappoint me, but this one, this one was actually good. The characters are well developed, the plot is interesting and Will Farrell and Zooey Deschanel make it even better. Very good movie.

It's good enough to entertain you so it's worth a watch.

Fantastic! Easily my favorite Christmas movie. It is a hilarious premise, that is highlighted by strong performances. Original, funny, and heartfelt, Elf is a modern Christmas movie that works.