Ferrells comedic genius makes it believable that a 63 man genuinely believes he is an elf.
From physical comedy toBuddy the Elf’s perfectly delivered one-liners, Ferrells portrayal is hilarious throughout.
9Buddy Arrives In New York City
Worlds Best Cup of Coffee!
8Buddy Surprises His Father At Work
I Like To Whisper Too!
Buddys innocence leaves him oblivious to sarcasm.
His inability to read his father leads to comedy gold, especially as he sings about loving him.
Custom Image by Yeider Chacon.
Elf(2003) has an 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
7Buddy Wanders The Mall
Have You Seen These Toilets?
When offered a sample of cologne, Buddy sprays it directly into his mouth.
Elf follows Buddy, a human raised as an elf at the North Pole. As an adult, he journeys to Manhattan to find his biological father, a work-driven businessman. The film explores Buddy’s comedic attempts to navigate human society and his quest to bring holiday spirit to his family.
For Buddy, magic is real, but everyday technology seems unbelievable.
For Buddy, magic is real, but everyday technology seems unbelievable.
He shouts that its an imposter, ripping off the fake beard in front of the horrified children.
Ferrells commitment to the physicality of Buddy elevates the comedy to another level.
5Buddys Father Takes Him To The Doctors Office
Im A Human Raised By Elves.
Buddy, ever mischievous, keeps eating cotton balls.
When the doctor grows visibly frustrated, Buddy loudly whispers to his father, Is he mad at me?
4Buddy Meets His Family Over Dinner
Is There Sugar In Syrup?
Buddys heartbreakingly earnest wish to stay with them forever adds emotional weight to the scene.
3Buddy Makes His Family Breakfast
Ive Planned Out Our Whole Day.
First, Well Make Snow Angels For Two Hours.
Buddy makes everyone breakfast (and leftovers for lunch): spaghetti with maple syrup.
Emily is touched by the gesture, but Walter rejects the meal instead of just coffee.
Walter asks Buddy to lose his elf attire since he’s no longer in the North Pole.
2Buddy Goes To Work With His Father
Buddy The Elf.
Whats Your Favorite Color?
Walter, wanting to keep an eye on Buddy, brings him to his office.
Buddy is dressed identically to Walter, and as they walk down the hall, is mimicking him.
When Walter says hello, Buddy says hello.
But Buddys irrepressibly cannot help but give out compliments.
He even answers the phone with a cheerful: Buddy the Elf.
Watching Ferrells performance as an elven-raised human is somehow even more comical than Buddy dressed in normal human clothing.
Walter tricks Buddy into wanting to work in the mailroom.
Buddys ability to make anywhere feel like a Christmas party inElfis a testament to Ferrells comedic genius.
Buddys gullibility shines as Walter describes the mailroom as exciting and glamorous compared to the boring corporate offices.
Despite his initial unease, Buddy embraces the unfamiliar, even taking mystery liquid from a sketchy coworker.
Buddys ability to make anywhere feel like a Christmas party inElfis a testament to Ferrells comedic genius.
As an adult, he journeys to Manhattan to find his biological father, a work-driven businessman.
