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Elf (Infinifilm Edition) | 
| Actors: Edward Asner, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, Peter Dinklage, Patrick Ferrell
Studio: New Line Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.98
Buy New: $3.44
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Seller: Moms Video Store
Rating:  349 reviews
Sales Rank: 118
Format: AC-3, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Full Screen, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 97 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.5
MPN: DN7168D
ISBN: 0780647742
UPC: 794043716829
EAN: 9780780647749
ASIN: B0002F6BRE
Theatrical Release Date: November 7, 2003
Release Date: November 16, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
THIS HILARIOUS FILM TELLS THE TALE OF A YOUNG ORPHAN CHILD WHO MISTAKENLY CRAWLS INTO SANTA'S BAG OF GIFTS ON CHRISTMAS EVE & IS TRANSPORTED BACK TO THE NORTH POLE & RAISED AS AN ELF. YEARS LATER BUDDY LEARNS HE'S NOT REALLY AN ELF & GOES ON A JOURNEY TO NEW YORK CITY TO FIND HIS TRUE IDENTITY.
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Elf is genuinely good. Not just Saturday Night Live-movie good, when the movie has some funny bits but is basically an insult to humanity; Elf is a smartly written, skillfully directed, and deftly acted story of a human being adopted by Christmas elves who returns to the human world to find his father. And because the writing, directing, and acting are all genuinely good, Elf is also genuinely funny. Will Ferrell, as Buddy the adopted elf, is hysterically sincere. James Caan, as his rediscovered father, executes his surly dumbfoundedness with perfect aplomb. Zooey Deschanel, as a department store worker with whom Buddy falls in love, is adorably sardonic. Director Jon Favreau (Swingers) shepherds the movie through all the obligatory Christmas cliches and focuses on material that's sometimes subtle and consistently surprising. Frankly, Elf feels miraculous. Also featuring Mary Steenburgen, Bob Newhart, Peter Dinklage, and Ed Asner as Santa Claus. --Bret Fetzer
Stills from Elf (click for larger image)
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 Charming and funny November 9, 2009
David A. Smith (Webberville, Mi, USA)
Elf has to be one of will ferrell's best movies outside of blades of glory. this Christmas movie is fun for the whole family. i love this movie and so will you. I recommend this movie for everyone
awesome movie!!!! October 23, 2009
Jonathan Doyle (Frederick)
this was the first movie my wife and i saw together on our very first date.
its a classic.. most people i know quote it around xmas time..
great acting, great plot, funnnnnny, and great value at what amazon has it priced at now.
if u have even rented it one time - and and were gonna rent it again - just buy it.
$4 a rental at blockbuster, or an average $3 per movie with netflix - at $8.50 at amazon, youll save money after the 2nd time u watch it!
Elf August 24, 2009
The Northern Light (Europa, Close to Ultima Thule)
I guess with this kind of movie, you have to get into a cheerful state of mind before watching it, since it in all fairness is so embarrassing to watch at times you want to sink through the chair. The premise is easily enough explained, a human orphan baby; "Buddy", (probably not his real name originally, but you'll see why) crawls into Santa Claus' sack and returns to the North Pole with him. He is there adopted by an elderly elf in Santa's employ, and raised as an elf, among other elves. Naturally, since he grows up to be gigantic compared to his cohabitates, he in the end resolves (as so many adopted children) to find his true identity and his real father in the human world. He travels south, to New York City, where his father is a bitter workaholic publisher, not foreign to shortcuts in the world of business and neglectful of his wife and adolescent son. Buddy in full elf costume, seeks out his father (who doesn't know of his existence) and looks for his recognition and love. The twist is, that Buddy really believes he is an elf and is steeped in "elf culture" (sugar is the basis of all meals, making toys and Christmas is what life is all about and generally to be of good cheer no matter how life treats you, etc). This to say the least collides with the post-European society New York City has become, leading to hilarious situations. Ferrell does a wonderful enthusiastic elf that had me on the way to the floor at times with laughter. James Caan (the Jewish tough-guy in so many films) fills his role perfectly, as does the charming Zooey Deschanel. One could have wished for a better child actor than Buddy's half-brother, but that is the only minus I can find in the film. It is of course also quite sad to see how post-European the US is becoming, a city that was supposed to be the new York, has little that reminds one of that today and less every year.
Little more need to be said, it is a wonderful film for all the family about Christmas, the little that is left of it in this ironically most Jewish city in the world; New York City. The film itself has a very "Jewish feel" to it, but not really in any bad way, it is respectful of Christian celebration and treats it mostly nice, although it of course is a very childish portrait. 5 stars and really one of the few "family films" that can be enjoyed by the whole family, if one is able to just laugh for 1,5 hours in these troubled times.
Quick and easy August 7, 2009
Clark S. Stanfill (Rexburg, ID)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This transaction was fast and easy. The DVD was shipped promptly and arrived in perfect using condition. And obviously, the movie is hilarious and clean.
Wonderful Movie June 4, 2009
Brant Puttkammer (Woodbury, MN)
If you have seen Elf and are considering purchasing it on Blu-Ray you likely feel the same as I do. Blu-Ray of Elf is very clear and great sound. Will Ferrel is wonderful and this movie gets better each Christmas.
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