James Caan, Will Ferrell, Zooey Deschanel, Bob Newhart, Ed Asner, Mary Steenburgen
Director:
Jon Favreau
Writer:
Jon Favreau, David Berenbaum
Plot:
Buddy (Will Ferrell) has been raised at the North Pole by elves. After inadvertently causing much harm, he's shipped off to live with his biological father (James Caan) in New York City, where he turns his dad's life upside down.
Release:
07 Nov, 2003
Movie Reviews
"For those of you with a belly laugh on your wish list, Christmas has come early this year....." -- Filmcritic ( Read Review )
"This is one of those rare Christmas comedies that has a heart, a brain and a wicked sense of humor, and it charms the socks right off the mantelpiece....." -- Chicago Sun Times ( Read Review )
"… a feather-light motion picture that embraces the Christmas spirit, but, in the process, forgets that it's trying to be a comedy....." -- Reel Views ( Read Review )
"… the jokes never betray its heart-warming, not-too-sappy sentiments....." -- TV Guide ( Read Review )