Every time someone thinks of Will Ferrell Step Brothers, Talladega Nights and Anchor man immediately come to mind. But most people forget the movie that I think is arguably his best, Elf. Elf is such a clever idea and Will Ferrell executes the character spot on. Will Ferrell is an adopted Elf that lives and works in Santa’s workshop. Once he grows up it is painfully obvious that he does not fit in, so he runs away to the city. It turns out that the city life is very different then that in the North Pole and Elf has a very significant culture shock.
It is these culture shocks that produce nonstop laughter. Certain parts of that movie have stuck with me for years. For example when he is told that Santa is coming and he proceeds to run around the store yelling SANTA SANTA…. or when he eats the gum stuck to the bottom of the railing. And probably my favourite part when he meets the little person and is convinced he is a fellow elf. These priceless scenes made Elf a movie that in all honesty if hilarious for all ages.
The first time I watched this movie, I didn't enjoy it much, but then I saw it on TV this one time and I was cracking up laughing. It's such a great movie!
ReplyDeleteTruly a Christmas classic. Definitely on of the best Will Ferrell movies.
ReplyDeleteI have a little Will Ferrell toy in his Elf costume that I put on top of the christmas tree every year. Truly one of his best.
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