"Elf is the quintessential Christmas comfort movie. It's hilariously iconic and entirely perfect; it's one that I am happy to watch over and over and over. Will Ferrell brings so much joy in his portrayal of Buddy the Elf, the movie's endearingly clueless protagonist. You can't help but root for Buddy as he reconnects with his Dad (James Caan), falls in love with Jovie (Zooey Deschanel), and spreads Christmas cheer throughout New York City."
"Some of the film's most memorable funny moments all stem from Buddy's hopelessly naive, but well-intended, actions. Like the time he gave festive lingerie to his dad because it was meant for a "special someone," or when he handed his stepmom (Mary Steenburgen) a Ziploc bag full of syrupy spaghetti for an on-the-go meal. And let's not forget the part where Buddy sings "Baby It's Cold Outside" along with Jovie as she showers in the women's locker room, which in any other scenario would have been creepy AF."
"However, on my recent rewatch of Elf, I discovered the movie's true antagonist. The person who could have helped Buddy's transition into the real world go a whole lot smoother: Santa Claus (Ed Asner). The more I think about it, the more I start to realize that Santa was low-key rude for sending Buddy to New York City, a notoriously difficult place to live, with very little preparation. So, please allow me to misquote Buddy in saying: "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is by complaining loud for all to hear.""
Elf epitomizes a comforting Christmas comedy anchored by Will Ferrell's exuberant Buddy the Elf. Buddy's earnest, naive behavior generates much of the film's humor and emotional warmth as he reconnects with his father, falls in love with Jovie, and enthusiastically spreads holiday cheer through New York City. Several scenes highlight Buddy's cultural cluelessness, from gifting lingerie to his dad to offering syrupy spaghetti in a Ziploc and singing in a locker room. Santa Claus receives criticism for placing Buddy in an urban, challenging environment with little preparation, hindering Buddy's adjustment to human life.
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