Elf Genre: Comedies, Christmas, Theatrical Release, Family (General), New York City, Santa Claus
 
Director: Jon Favreau
Cast/Crew: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, Mary Steenburgen, Edward Asner, Bob Newhart, Daniel Tay, Faizon Love, Peter Dinklage, Jon Favreau, Kyle Gass, Andy Richter, Amy Sedaris
 
Description:
Will Ferrell makes yet another memorable splash on the big screen in Jon Favreau's sweet and hilarious Christmas fable. Ferrell is Buddy, an innocent figure who was raised as an elf in the North Pole by his adoptive father, Papa Elf (Bob Newhart). When Buddy discovers that he's actually a human being, he heads to New York City to reunite with his biological father. The trouble is that his dad, Walter (James Caan), is a publishing executive who doesn't have time for anything other than work. Buddy moves in with Walter and his family, and proceeds to teach them a lesson or two about what being a family really means. Meanwhile, he also falls head over heels in love with the incredibly cute department store clerk, Jovie (Zooey Deschanel). By the time Christmas Eve rolls around, the general lack of spirit in the air threatens to ground Santa for the big night. He must rely on Buddy's expertise and overall enthusiasm to ensure that Christmas will be saved once again. Favreau's film is family entertainment at its finest, featuring a performance by Ferrell that is at once innocent, tender, and laugh-out-loud funny. A stellar supporting cast--including Caan, Deschanel, Newhart, and Faizon Love--adds to the film's already overabundant charm.
 
Release Notes:
DVD Features: Region 1 Keep Case Full Frame - 1.33 Widescreen - 16.9 Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo - English Additional Release Material: Deleted Scenes Additional Footage - 1. Tag Along With Will Ferrell 2. Film School For Kids 3. That's A Wrap... 4. Lights, Cameras, Puffins! 5. How They Made The North Pole 6. Deck The Halls 7. Christmas In Tinseltown 8. Santa Mania 9. Kids On Christmas Audio Commentary - 1. Will Ferrell - Star 2. John Favreau - Director Interactive Features: Interactive Game - Buddy's Adventure Game Karaoke Read-Along DVD-ROM Features: Screenplay Access - 1. Read The Script While Watching The Film DVD-ROM Game - 1. Make Your Own Christmas Book Activity 2. Send Personalized Greetings
 
ItemID: 1127234
 
UPC: 794043716829
ISBN: 0780647742
 
Catalog Number: TRN 7168
Rating: PG (MPAA)
Rating Reason: some mild rude humor and language
Release Company: Warner Home Video
Format: DVD
In Print Date: 11/16/2004
Original Release Year: 2003
Country of Origin: USA
Language: English (Spanish Dubbed)
Closed Caption: No
 
Runtime: 1Hr 35min