Plot: Buddy (Will Ferrell) was raised by elves. Buddy doesn't know that he's human until he's a grown adult compared to the small elves. Santa informs Buddy his father doesn't know of his existence and that he lives in New York and is on the naughty list. Nonetheless, Buddy goes to New York to find his father. He meets his father, Walter (James Caan) at the Empire State Building. When he goes into a toy store and mistaken for an employee, he meets Jovie (Zooey Deschanel), a lovely but unenthusiastic woman. Walter is proven to be Buddy's father. Buddy meets his stepmother Emily (Mary Steenburgen) and his half-brother Michael (Daniel Tay). As Buddy tries to adapt in human society, he tries to get everyone into the spirit of Christmas.
Review: This is a good Christmas movie. The plot is very unique and funny. It feels like one of those stories where a kid is raised in the wild and tries to adapt in normal society. Like a feral child. The movie has a good share of funny gags and jokes. It does go a little over the top with some jokes, but they work well.
The acting is also very good. Will Ferrell is hilarious and charming in this role. James Caan, Mary Steenburgen, Daniel Tay and Zooey Deschanel are all very funny and seem to fit very well into their roles.
This is a good Christmas movie. It's not my favorite, but a good, funny one to watch with the family.
Rating: 3.5/5
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