Will Ferrell plays Buddy in Elf, directed by Jon Favreau. Buddy is a 6' 3" "elf" that crawled into Santa's bag at an orphanage when he was a baby. Santa decided to keep Buddy at the North Pole and Papa Elf (Bob Newhart), Buddy's adopted father, didn't tell him that he was human until he was 30. When Buddy finds out that his real father lives in New York City he passes through the Sea of Swirly Twirly Gumdrops and through the seven levels of the Candy Cane Forest to meet him. James Caan plays Buddy's dad, Walter Hobbs, and is shocked to find out he has another son. Buddy tries to adjust to human life buy getting a job in the mail room and falling in love with Zooey Deschanel's character Jovie. Ultimately, Buddy spreads Christmas cheer everywhere he goes and realizes his true identity. I enjoy watching this film during the holiday season because it provides comical relief to a time that can be stressful to any family. It is also one of the only Christmas movies that I own. It's not my favorite, but it has become my own mini tradition.
Tatiana i really enjoy this movie myself due to the fact that it is both a holiday and comedy film. Your review is spot on with how the story goes and you made me picture the movie all over again. I really liked how you have made it your own holiday tradition and enjoy it in times of need.
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