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Elf (2003) Rank 1 Reviews

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Movie critics combined give Elf (2003) a score of 2.9556 out of 4

based on (300) reviews

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iofilm.co.uk (The Wolf)

In 1988, before anyone had recognised the true range of his talent as an actor, Tom Hanks played a 12-year-old boy, who magically turns into a man overnight. It was called Big and in that syrupy netherworld of feelgood family comedy, it worked extremely ...read the complete Elf movie review at iofilm.co.uk (The Wolf)

Washington Post (Stephen Hunter)

The first and possibly the last Will Ferrell star vehicle. It's a clumsy, tedious ride that wears out its welcome as it wears out the seat of your pants and the circulation in your lower limbs. ...read the complete Elf movie review at Washington Post (Stephen Hunter)

Denver Post (Michael Booth)

Leaves a sour taste in the mouth and a Grinch-like resolve to sue the manufacturer. ...read the complete Elf movie review at Denver Post (Michael Booth)

MovieFreak.com (Sara M. Fetters)

Well, the gloves are off this time around, for no matter how many different ways you look at it, former Saturday Night Live funnyman Will Ferrell's Christmas comedy Elf is a big lump of Yule tide coal. ...read the complete Elf movie review at MovieFreak.com (Sara M. Fetters)

Washington Post (Stephen Hunter)

It's a clumsy, tedious ride that wears out its welcome as it wears out the seat of your pants and the circulation in your lower limbs. ...read the complete Elf movie review at Washington Post (Stephen Hunter)

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Users combined give Elf (2003) a score of 3.000000 out of 4

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