Great Family Film!

Rating: 9/10 (17 November 2003)

I found Elf an enjoyable film, especially since I saw it with my family. It's a perfect family film, as I stated in the one-line-summary, but I wouldn't choose it for a person who loves comedy and all comedy.
You'd find somethings corny, such as when Jovie sings, and everyone turns around at once in order to join her. First of all, why does every movie recently made have to have a love interest for a main character in it? It's not like the film wouldn't have gone on without her. The film is a family film, for gods sake! (But it's not like she ruined the whole film either.)
One thing I respect about the film, though, is Will Ferrell's acting. He is the type of an actor who could play any character or genre, and be very good with it. I found him surprisingly good at being "Buddy", a jolly "little" elf, although his jokes were often based for younger kids (Though I laughed at certain ones.)At first I felt kind of awkward about seeing Will Ferrell as a children's character, basing this on his former acts on SNL, but he turned out very funny and sort of adorable.
Overall, this film is very enjoyable. If you are looking for pure comedy, skip this one. But if you're looking for a heart-warmingly (not a real word) funny movie, go catch at the nearest theater with your friends and family. I gave 9 for it's childish-yet-funny like comedy.