a good movie with some vilonce but lots of scenes that will make you lol.
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Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7. -
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Common Sense says
Peppy holiday favorite for both kids and parents.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Elf
Parents need to know that this movie has some mild potty humor and a couple of gross-out gags involving burping, barfing, and eating some pretty disgusting things. The plot touches on an out-of-wedlock child and DNA testing as proof of paternity. Some younger children might be upset that Buddy's mother died and that his father never knew about him. There is mild comic peril. A character gets drunk.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how the other characters felt about Buddy's cheer and enthusiasm. If you arrived in your town after 30 years at the North Pole, what would surprise and delight you the way that the escalator and revolving door surprised and delighted Buddy?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
a good movie
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
best christmas movie ever made!!!!!!
this is my family's favorite christmas movie. we bought it and watch it at least twice each christmas. it never gets old and its such an enjoyable movie!
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
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some ify content parents coutioned
includes drinking, peril And one very vilont seen were a man attacks the elf and a lot of harsh words and yelling acure. Not appropreat for younger children. And brief sexual content. And the only bad word they use is the h word.
Lives in TennesseeI rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
You Will Watch It Again and Again!
This is the funniest movei that I have ever seen, Will Ferrel does such a great job. All of my friends and family members love it. The best part is this movie never gets old, you can watch it again, and again and still be able to laugh at it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give it
You have to see this movie!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a great movie that we always watch in school around the holidays, i even have a friend who is obsessed. This is a great holiday or snow dya comedy that the whole family will enjoy.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
Extremely Enjoyable Movie
I think that you may have to wait a little while for younger children to understand the jokes to their best but i loved this movie! this movie can make me laugh even in the toughest of times! The characters are enjoyable and very loveable. It shows a story of how you can still be loved even if you don't truly fit in. It shows that being yourself is never bad, and that you should always do what makes you happy. Some of these things in the movie should not be attempted like..jumping on beds at sears or jumping up and down in an elevator..but it's all in movie humor. This is a very enjoyable and well made movie! 5 stars! Go see it!
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
This was a funny movie, one of the best from Will.
- I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it
this was a very genuine
and funny movie with a lot of heart and Will Ferrel is just downright hilarious; this movie gives him a lot of oppurtunities to do such!
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
To everyone
It shouldn't be a problem to anyone because you don't take movies literally! I mean, come on, it's a movie!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
LOVE IT!!!
I love this movie. It's so cute and funny. WARNING: it might make kids not believe in Santa. It's about an elf trying to find his dad in NYC. It has a great cast and is super funny!
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
a great, very funny holiday film!
you will laugh and laugh and laugh! this is a super fun, funny movie for the holiday season! there is nothing inappropriate, the whole family will enjoy!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
It is so funny!!!!
This movie shows about a human living like an elf, trying to find and get to know his dad, and save Christmas spirit. There is some love but I wouldn't call it sexual contact. It is great for 6+ and is hilariously funny. I strongly reccomend this movie.
- I rate this title off for age 8 and give it
Not for adopted children
There are so many good movies out there, why watch this one? Not only is it dumb and mind-numbing, but as an adoptive parent, it made me cringe. Elf, the main character, crawls into Santa's bag one Christmas night and ends up being 'adopted' by Santa. References to 'real' parents and other language that portrays a negative -- and silly -- view of adoption.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Awesome
Great movie for the whole family
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I laughed!
Wonderful film!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
i laughed~
i love it!!!!!! :)
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Not good for adoptive families
Very funny movie in many ways, and very enjoyable BUT a big warning to adoptive families: Buddy the elf goes off to NY to find his "real" dad, that being his biological father rather than the father who adopted him and raised him and is indeed his REAL father. Very problematic message for adoptive families or families with less traditional structures, who raise their children to understand that family is about love and who takes care of you, not biology. As much as I love this movie, it will be off limits to my son until he's much much older and more confident and comfortable with our adoptive family status.
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| 50% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 50% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
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