Elf Script: A Modern Classic

Rating: 9/10 (20 February 2019)

I can never get enough of this movie around the holidays, and everyone else (especially AMC) can't either. So when I started this script around the holidays, it was a complete joy. Every time I watch the movie or read the script, something new is found and will guarantee a laugh. For example, I completely forgot about the countless amount of times the main character, Buddy, gets hit by a taxi. It's brilliant. But that's beyond the point, I'm here to tell you about Elf and how great it is.
The script starts off with the main character Buddy turns out to be a human. After being raised by elves, he finds the desire to meet his dad in the real world, New York City. After departing from the North Pole, Buddy finds himself already in some trouble after he gets mauled by a wild racoon. After that, he meets up with his dad, Walter, and he seems pretty creeped out. The story progresses by Buddy trying to convince Walter that he is the elf's dad. When finding out he is the father, Walter is in disbelief (Strong verb!) and realizes he has to take care of an elf. Joke after joke, the movie gets even funnier. Buddy meets his brother, Michael and though Mike doesn't like him too much, he gains respect for him after saving him from some gangsters in a snowball fight. Buddy also eventually becomes friends with Jovie, someone who he thinks is an elf, but just works at Gimbels. Progressing even further, on Christmas Eve, Buddy becomes a burden to his father's work and almost gets him fired. For example, Walter becomes very mad a Buddy and screams "Go anywhere! I don't care if you're crazy. I don't care if you're an elf!! I don't care if you're my son!!! JUST STAY OUT OF MY LIFE!!!" This creates even more conflict and Buddy runs away. His brother looks for him and convinces his dad that what he said was wrong. This escalated to Buddy running into Santa. Santa's sleigh won't work because of the lack of Christmas spirit. However, Jovie steps in and gets the whole town of New York to sing some carols in the snow. Buddy is found and Christmas is saved.
In my opinion, the part that really stood out to me was the comedic elements. In almost every scene there is at least one thing that will make you laugh. For example, I can name the best part of the movie when the taxi hits Buddy. This scene had me rolling. Another example is when Buddy gets into a fight with the fake Santa at Gimbels. This also had me rolling. Also, the rewatchability in this movie is fantastic. In every scene, you will miss something and nothing will hold you back to watch it all over again. Every time I watch the movie I see something new and find it either funny, interesting, or unique. For example, I bet everyone missed the part where Buddy nails the bigfoot walk on live television. Yep, watch it again and check it out. The final aspect that I love about the story is the perfectly articulated character development. For example, at the end of the story, Buddy is still happy go lucky, but mature at the same time. And Walter's character development is fantastic. He goes from being a money hungry businessman to being a hardworking family man. Overall, great development on all sides.
In conclusion, the Elf script was extremely funny, incredibly rewatchable, and displays great character development. With the modern classic of Buddy the Elf going to find his dad in New York, this is surely one to go down in the history books.