Elf (DVD And Clock) (Sell Through) (DVD)

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This is one of my favourite films of all time. It is endlessly funny and uplifting, and I can watch all year round. I never ever get bored of it.The film centres on the character of Elf, brilliantly played by Will Ferrell, who mistakenly ends up at the north pole as a baby, and is then adopted by elves, who raise him in as one of their own.However, once the adoptee has grown to full adulthood, Elf suddenly notices one day while working in Santa's workshop his physical differences from his co workers. He questions his heritage and is told the truth by his adopted father, that he is in fact a man, and so he then sets about tracking down his birth parents.His search for his real parents leads him to yuletide New York City, and immediately feels at home as he explores department stores revolving doors, working santas and his biological fathers family and colleagues with hilarious results. The scene in mail room where Elf is dancing on the table and drinking with fellow workers is hilarious.Unlike a lot of Christmas films this story isn't overly sentimental and the only overload of sugar is in the very physical sense as Elf lives on a diet of candy cane and syrup which he explains to his stunned birth family who are then encouraged to incorporate in their meal times also. You could read a lot into this story such as faith is the true message of Christmas, but for me I just enjoyed the loveliness of Elf's innocence and the happiness and unity it brought to all those hardened cynical city dwellers, me included. Ultimately, this film allows the adult viewer remember all the reasons as a child they enjoyed Christmas. From jumping on beds, to snow ball fights to the feverish anticipation of Santa's visit and what he has left to be opened on Christmas morning.I can not recommend this highly enough, and as much as I would love a sequel I don't think you can build on what is already a Christmas classic.The film has so many standout scenes such as Elf's first sighting of a department store santa who he innocently mistakes for the real thing, the duet with Zooey Deschanel in the shower room, but the climax of the film however sentimental it may be, gets me every time. This is the scene where santa is being chased by park rangers and is desperate for Christmas cheer to lift his sleigh of the ground as the engine has failed. The moment when buddy's girlfriend begins to sing in the crowd that has gathered outside the park alongside a tv crew reporting on claims of santa sightings, is one of the most uplifting committed to film. This has a lump form in my throat every time.Especially when Elf's brother reads from Santa's book, and lists some of the wishes made for Christmas as the sleigh and Elf suddenly gain enough lift and rise above them, to their wonder.This film mixes adult humour perfectly with childish hopes and dreams and celebrates all that is good about the season to be merry.A feel good movie in every sense of the word.

Some Christmas movies are fun the first time round and insufferable everytime afterwards. 'Elf' is the polar opposite (pun intended). It is without a doubt my favourite Christmas movie. Ever. Myself and my younger brother watch this once a day leading up to the Christmas period and know it word for word, so I feel qualified as the expert on Elf.Elf is about an orphaned human baby who crawls into Santa's stocking one Christmas when he is delivering toys to the orphanage. Only discovering the baby when he gets back to the North Pole, Santa entrusts the baby to an older elf, Papa Elf. Papa Elf raises the baby, who they name Buddy, as his own. Although Buddy (played by a hillarious Will Ferrel) grows twice as tall as the other elves, he isn't told he is a human and can't understand why he doesn't share the elves toy making abilities. He is shocked to learn he is a human and decides to travel to New York city to find his father Walter Hobbs (James Cann), who doesn't know he was born. But Walter is on the naughty list! Buddy has a great adventure in New York, eating spagetti covered in maple syrup, working in a shiny mailroom, and his ecstatic Christmas spirit rubs off on his jaded father as well as many other people, including the beautiful shop worker Jovie (Zooey Deschanel) whom he falls in love with. Together, they go on to save Christmas!This is a fantastic film which will leave you begging for more! Will Ferrel is on top form as the lovable, childish Buddy, and James Cann and Zooey Deschanel offer excellent support. With a brilliant soundtrack and score and all the maple syrup you can eat, 'Elf' has everything a Christmas film needs and more! You should watch it time and time again!

A great Christmas film.

Hilarious for both kids and adults

very nice numbered slip case & steelbook! Beware of the glue dots on j-card when opening!...leaves a stain on slip and very strong and easily can tear the slip.

Great film

Very very funny Christmas film,

Hilarious Christmas movie. A must see every season.

Easy comedy.

DVD perfetto e film meraviglioso

Great Movie

Completa edición de TriPictures compuesta por DOS DISCOS que incluye codificación en Audio DTS e imagen con mejora anamórfica. Contiene varios extras entre los que se incluye un valioso audiocomentario en el que su director, responsable de futuros éxitos como "Iron Man", se muestra tan encantador y humilde que mantiene el interés.La oferta se completa con algunas golosinas del segundo disco (incluso para espectadores menudos):- "Acerca de la Navidad"- "La música del Elf"- Escenas eliminadas y alternativas- Detrás de las cámaras- Karaoke- Lee con nosotros- Juegos intercativosIndispensable para fans de este "subgénero navideño", seguidores del gran Will Ferrell y los más pequeños de la casa, tratándose de una comedia cuyo humor juega perfectamente a dos bandas (tanto para niños como adultos).