Parent Reviews of The Elf on the Shelf: An Elf's Story

Movie NR 2011 24 minutes
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Parents Say

age 6+

Based on 11 parent reviews

Parents say this movie has sparked mixed reactions, with some calling it a charming holiday special promoting themes of forgiveness and joy, while others criticize it as a poorly animated promotional tool for elf toys with lackluster musical numbers. Although younger audiences may enjoy it, many parents express concern over the simplistic plot and direct references to Santa, which they feel might complicate beliefs about the holiday.

  • mixed reactions
  • charming themes
  • poor animation
  • simplistic plot
  • direct references
  • entertaining for kids
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