ELF movie review

I thought this movie was pretty good (8/10 stars), but I know my audience will like a good analysis of what happened, so here we go...

Will Ferrell makes a convincing debut as a christmas elf who becomes embroiled in human affairs. This is a clever situation and most of the humor flows naturally out of it. That's not to say that there aren't a few tearjerker moments from the cultural differences between elves and men (and elves and women). Good for kids but I think parents will also appreciate some of the more subtle humor.

One character says: "What the ______?" without saying a curse word but strongly implying it (always funny for the older crowd and mysterious for the younger kids, much better than flat-out saying the words, because those can be very upsetting).

I was thinking of maybe writing a movie script that brings the story of Frosty the Snowman into the 21st century, like he has some human problems or something (parents get divorced? has a low credit score?). I'd like to get Bill Murray to play Frosty because Will Ferrell might be too fresh and edgy.

I love watching the holiday movies when they come on TV every year. I sometimes forget what dvds we have, and it's nice to remember while seeing some seasonsal commercials in the middle.

What is your favorite holiday movie or comercial?