100 Word Reviews - Elf (2003)

While many hold this as a Christmas classic, I’d say this is a film I watch out of routine rather than for entertainment purposes. It has a certain level of charm and the performances are acceptable enough, however it is still far too overrated. Unfortunately the immaturity and oversentimentality are often mistaken for high quality humour and substance, both of which this film lacks significantly, causing me to feel annoyed rather than warm and fuzzy at Christmas. The funniest element is the fact the filmmakers saw no irony in casting Will Ferrell to play a man refusing to grow up.