Elf

The 2003 comedy film Elf follows an orphan raised by Santa Claus and his elves.

Fast Facts

1. Director: Jon Favreau
2. Starring: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, Edward Asner, Bob Newhart and Mary Steenburgen
3. Released: November 7, 2003
4. Run time: 97 mins
5. Budget: 33 million USD
6. MPAA rating: PG

Plot

Will Ferrell plays Buddy, an average sized human who was raised at the North Pole as an elf. Although he was much taller than the other elves, Buddy did not realize he was any different until he was 30 years old. When Buddy asked about the situation Papa Elf, played by Bob Newhart, explains that his mother had passed away and his father was a business man who is on "the naughty list." Buddy travels to New York City to meet his father Walter Hobbs, played by James Caan. After meeting his father, Buddy spreads his Christmas cheer around the city by singing Christmas carols, making decorations and indulging in his love of maple syrup and other sweets.

Quotes From Buddy the Elf

1. "I'm a cotton-headed ninny-muggins."
2. "Us elves like to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corn and syrup."
3. "The best way to spread Christmas Cheer, is singing loud for all to hear."
4. "I am sorry that I ruined your life and stuffed eleven cookies in the VCR. Love, Buddy."
5. "You smell like beef and cheese, you don't smell like Santa."

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