Seriously Walter! Muffled like Dustin Hoffman in THE GRADUATE. Buddy the Elf! Mark Webber wants an electric guitar! But then his face winces up. From the rear, Emily re-enters the kitchen and sees Buddy from behind. She is an attractive, upper East-side woman. Pom Pom sprays him with a mini-fire extinguisher. 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[26] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A–" on an A+ to F scale. Let's just get this solved. Santa pulls out a scroll. Like a stray cat, Buddy dodges through traffic. It's possible he may feel he was never fully nurtured, causing an alternative personality to develop. Buddy gets in the elevator with a bunch of Republican-looking PEOPLE. Pulling back a tree branch to reveal: Santa's GROUNDED SLEIGH and nine grazing reindeer. Walter's ear is trashed before he can pull the phone away. There's a rumor floating around that parents are putting them there. I then proceeded to tell Buddy of how his father had fallen in love when he was very young with a beautiful girl named Susan Welles, and how Buddy was born and put up for adoption by his mother. I thought we could make ginger bread houses and eat cookie dough and go ice skating and hold hands. People are going back to work. I could never do that. You're beautiful and I feel warm when I'm around you. Shiny things?? If I were you, I'd stay away from perishable goods. Buddy's singing has spread like wild fire. And scratch your ass. Twenty-five years in publishing, never seen anything like it. Too vulnerable. Peter Dinklage as Miles Finch, a best-selling children's author who attacks Buddy for (mistakenly) calling him an elf. The baby shakes the gate. The room spins. Contemplating the worst of all possible conclusions. Discover unique things to do, places to eat, and sights to see in the best destinations around the world with Bring Me! But I was raised by Elves. It scares the hell out of him. THREE BAGS of spaghetti have each person's name written in calligraphy. Buddy walks right behind the man and offers it to him to be helpful. They hit a bump and some toys fly out of the back. Singing half of the classic duet, "BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE". The elves stare in awe at the strange visitor. For REAL. I surrender! And even if I did. Santa catches a glimpse over his shoulder of the Rangers in hot pursuit. Walter is torn... Michael stops in his tracks, giving his dad a chance. These guy are bad news. Hug him. Buddy. Santa's sleigh is being rail-roaded. There's no way parents could do that all in one night! Walter is stenciling the name 'HOBB'S PUBLISHING'. Well, please tell him it's from me, and that I love him so much and that he's the greatest Dad in the world and that I love him. Everything is cold and hard and ugly and mean. But now, slowly, it's contagious. Sone of a Nutcracker! Okay? He dips a quill pen in to some ink and writes in PERFECT CALLIGRAPHY. Meanwhile, Miles Finch arrives at Walter's company and begins to share some of his suggestions for book covers, but Buddy interrupts the meeting to tell his dad that he’s in love with Jovie. Buddy looks around from his cot. Time to start preparations for next Christmas. And I don't care who knows it! Michael Lerner como Fulton. Walter immediately loses blood in his face. Walter shakes Buddy violently by the lapels. Bye Flade! But now starts crying again. Buddy looks at his own fist in horror. WAVES crash and churn far below. He loves the snow! MILES FINCH (another icy stare) Gee whiz, we're all laughing our butts off. That means it's our problem. What's your name? It's a slam dunk! etc. Where's Buddy? Walter enters and sees Buddy and Michael as they hoist an enormous FOURTEEN FOOT TALL CHRISTMAS TREE into the corner. He's never been anywhere. Have you seen the numbers from this quarter? What do you want, money?! And now suddenly BURPS so loud and long, it's insane. - the GUARDS from the Empire State Building are singing. Are you gonna sing a song or can I get back to work? But Buddy, you never asked! They find themselves blocked by a giant FOUNTAIN with the Rangers close behind. Amy Sedaris como Deborah "Deb". Buddy corners the raccoon, trapping it. I WAS ADOPTED AND YOU DIDN'T KNOW I WAS BORN. If you say the word WORK one more time, you're sleeping at the Marriot. Oh, I'll always be your Papa. Let's listen in... - We see the MAILROOM guys in A bar singing along in perfect harmony. He wears a beard of ice. Love GIMBELS.'. I bet he's a genius. Go see him. How long do you think you'll be with us? Buddy, running, frantic, comes upon Santa's SLEIGH in the distance. As the shadow of the sleigh zips high over them, the whole crowd joins in, singing their hearts out. I'VE NEVER MET HIM AND HE WANTS ME TO SING A SONG. Our nimble fingers, natural cheer and active minds are perfect for toy building. I'll be right down. The Pigeon and the Friggin' Puppy is tanking hard, Hobbs. Listen, the motor mounts are giving me some wiggle. It was quite a Christmas, and quite a New Year. Now something grabs Buddy's full attention. Emily is leaving work, locking up the door. In desperation, Walter and his team secure a meeting with best-selling children's author Miles Finch. He holds up the picture he included in the gift. Call me elf one more time. Michael is frozen with shock as a HUGE KID winds up and releases a snowball right at him. Buddy runs, hits the trampoline, launches himself way off target, shooting a sharp angle into the nearest wall. I wouldn't come back for a while if I were you. Mail from all over the world gets sorted all in one place! A busy Manhattan morning. But I really wanted to see you. Michael has ditched out. I'd like a black S-500 to receive me at the airport. Come on, kids, get him! I never had anyone to play catch with. Well, we don't have much time. I mean it is Christmas Eve. Hey? Ow...jeez...yikes...golly...charles dickens! Yeah, but I'm kind of nervous. Dick, come back to remote 3. This is Santa Land, not stand-around-and-wear-pointy-ass-shoes land. The door suddenly swings open and light shoots into the room. Jealous? "Max the Big Blue Cat", "The Adventures of Rabbit Gang & Pop", etc. Papa winces. This means more Buddy than anyone could ever know. The cast included Sebastian Arcelus as Buddy, Amy Spanger as Jovie, Beth Leavel as Emily, Mark Jacoby as Walter, Matthew Gumley as Michael, Valerie Wright as Deb, Michael McCormick as Mr. Greenway, Michael Mandell as Store Manager, and George Wendt as Santa. Buddy sports a new suit. Hey, Francisco! When Buddy realizes that the Gimbels Santa is not the real Santa, he unmasks him and causes a wild tumult in the store that lands Buddy in jail. It's not just a toy. Buddy comes up to visit from time to time. Well, the third job makes being an Elf worthwhile. The halls are decked. I'm telling you why... Walter finally arrives. Okay, okay! Did Krumpet put you up to this? -- A sign at a crappy diner "World's Best Cup of Coffee!" You guys really need to start thinking out of the box. Everyone is circled around, cheering and singing. Don't look. They get mixed up about what's important in life. Walter fills a plate. [55] Having sold 695,000 copies in the United States, it is the second-highest selling soundtrack album for a Christmas-themed film since Nielsen SoundScan started tracking music sales in 1991, behind only The Polar Express. Deb follows him in with his morning cup of coffee. You did it! Super 8 home movie of Papa Elf holding a two-year old baby that is almost as big as he is. Flyer guy #2 takes it, then gives Buddy one of his own flyers. [16], Principal photography began on December 2, 2002, and wrapped on March 7, 2003. Must be two percent! Miles checks the money and tucks it into his vest pocket. But not really. You're not like the rest of us. A big bunch of JACKASS WANNA-BE teenagers look down at them and laugh. I'm right here! Their day is over. A REAL LIVE RACCOON crosses his path. The CONVICT CAN'T HELP IT AND HE STARTS TO CRY TOO. Never? In fact, no human has ever set foot in Santa's workshop. I just said, it's a nice night, I mean really! The clerk looks around, then, mildly curious, sprays it i n like Binacca. I don't have time for a Christmas-gram. Well someone's been drinking the Kool Aid. I bet your dad would be so happy to see you, he'd hug you and never let go. And I'll always be here for you. I'm sorry. If you're Santa, then tell me. The SLEIGH flies up into the night air and over the barricade, reporters and on-lookers. My dad runs this whole company! I'm sure we can put something very solid together. Imposter! Hey, no problem. Where did you get the wood? Emily is floored. No. I'm not messing with you. Okay? He's the worst dad in the world. If the whole world saw me, all would be lost. A fictional story about an adopted Elf named Buddy who was raised in the North Pole. ECU: The PUPPY AND THE PIGEON book is in Walter's hands. So I hear you're going on a little journey to the big city? He runs. [60] Later in December 2013, Ferrell stated that he does not want to make a sequel. He's your son Walter, it's not like he's going to just go away. You see, Buddy, I love you and nothing can ever change that. A biological Papa. Walter! His beard is fake! TWO SECURITY GUARDS have each of Buddy's arms and are frog-walking him out the front doors and onto the sidewalk. A PRINTER faces him. FIGHTING BACK TEARS. ZZZZRRrrrr. Buddy looks around for a moment. Good morning, Deb! He's whistling really loud and happy, confusing them. Buddy steps forward with one leg. At least you have a father. It's spaghetti. - the TEENAGERS who threw snowballs sing. Suddenly the three writers rush in. The note says "Dad, this is for you because you are my special someone.". Papa sits on the couch, Buddy sits on Papa Elf's knee. POP! I'm afraid I need more than the Spirit of just you two. Buddy sits at the table and unfurls some long paper. The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear... Walter, standing watch, sees the MOUNTED POLICE CHARGING. But I'm not an Elf, Santa. LAUGHTER. I will never forget you. It may not be easy, but we think it's worth a shot. I'll be back in town on the twenty fourth. He pours himself a shot of milk in a snow-flake shot glass and downs it. The most expensive merchandise has been used as bricks and mortar. Let's get back to the book. This sure is something, I'm usually the one making breakfast. And no farms, everyone's pushing small-town rural. Well, you signed off on all the final plates and... You know what? Yeah, I'm way behind on a bunch of stuff. It wasn't a chicken thing. The female reporter steps over to a Latino man, who holds his 5-year old son in his arms. That's hot right now. David Berenbaum initially wrote the script in 1993, with Chris Farley and Jim Carrey being early candidates to play Buddy. Buddy made us breakfast, isn't that nice? He joins his family, watching Jovie. The sleigh slowly hovers forward a foot off the ground, in a herky-jerky way. We push past a tiny door marked TESTING. I think he's mad at me...but he won't be after THIS. Left alone, Buddy stares at Michael. Buddy runs off, upset like never before. PAPA ELF, 540 years old or roughly 55 in human years, is surrounded by scores of strange and specific tools and some scattered half-built toys. As Walter prepares to pitch the book to Greenway that evening, Michael, who found Buddy's note, arrives and informs Walter that Buddy is gone. Michael SNATCHES the LIST from Santa and runs into the woods. It's just like talking, only louder and longer and you move it up and down. This has bad news written all over it. Wait. I bought that door. Buddy trudges through a massive snow field. I thought the magical reindeer made the sleigh fly. It wasn't like that. Buddy is half-way there. We need to get these cameras back on! That's the other thing I wanted to talk to you about. It was existential, yet so accessible. INT. Boy am I glad to see you. Walter even made the jump from 'naughty' to 'nice'. The world's best cup of coffee! We follow Buddy as he approaches an Elf kitchenette. No tomatoes. And play catch. New York One has been unable to confirm anything, but it's obvious that something has happened in Central Park. He attempts to be a decoy. The machine whirls and shoots off the trees. - the ELF MANAGER from Gimbels sings with co-workers. The camera pans and we see a huge crowd is gathering outside Central Park, held back by barricades and police. That's exactly where I came from. Buddy reaches into a jar of cotton balls and starts eating them quickly one at a time. Stan Tobias wants a powerpumper water rifle. Well, Jim. We seem to be having some technical difficulty with our remote unit. And no where were Buddy's differences more obvious than in Santa's toy shop. He wrote this note! Me first. Oh, why don't you just say it Ming Ming?! Well, to be honest, I got a call from my niece. It's Buddy's. Buddy holds up his Empire State Building SNOW GLOBE and compares the skyscraper to his toy one. Do you have any ideas? They wear black leather boots and trench coats. And now looks at the star in his hand. Caught off guard, they have to lunge to grab him. I can't wait! I'm a cotton-head ninny-muggins! It HOWLS TO LIFE and the urge of power BLOWS THE SLEIGH FORTY FEET INTO THE AIR, clearing the fountain. 2) A TROLL wearing a diaper is chewed out by an Elf cleaning up the floor. He needs our help! I was standing over there and I thought you looked pretty so I came over to tell you that you look pretty. But before he enters, he stops, over-hearing a few Elves drinking cider and talking behind his back. It's not evil. Walter spills his coffee and turns to see Buddy from the front. His face is aglow. It's Buddy. It was produced by Warner Bros. This one stings hard. I just hope he doesn't get wise. Especially in front of other people. House Wren. Oh, you're not a cotton-head ninny muggins! This is epic. - here comes BUDDY! PAPA ELF'S WORKSHOP - NORTH POLE - DAY. Buddy interrupts the meeting to boast of his newfound love and mistakes Finch, who has dwarfism, for an elf. THE STORE IS ALL SHINY AND I'M IN A STORE!! The doctor and Walter try to stop him, but get tangled up. Okay, well, we were thinking something like this: we open on a young Tomato. Above the huge crowd that has gathered at the barricade, we see Jovie standing on top of a car roof. We always hug in the morning. I say we o with the first pitch in there! Walter walks into the kitchen, flabbergasted. Elf (2003) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Believe me, after a few years of this, you'll learn to tune it all out. Buddy looks at the beard in shock, like a horror movie. All he cares about is the money. Michael holds up the calligraphy scroll Buddy wrote. Post game, Buddy's in the locker room. I'm not a human, am I Papa? I don't know what you're so worked up about. In the United Kingdom, it opened in second behind Love Actually. Fulton Greenway is Walter Hobbs's boss and is the mainantagonist in the 2003 Christmas comedy film Elf. You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout. It was back in 1968. May I please have some Buddy time? FULTON GREENWAY, the cut-throat looking owner of the company enters the office. So you're here for the story? No problem. I'm warm. Buddy tries to avoid him, but Miles is surprisingly strong, flipping Buddy over the table. I've been under a lot of stress at work. During the date, the two fall in love. I'm sorry, papa. I'll uh, leave, then. Singing? We Elves try to stick to the four basic food groups: Candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup. But Buddy is undeterred. Walter and the writers are huddled around a speaker phone. It ends in a freeze frame of Buddy's FACE as he looks over a shoulder. PSST! Jovie steps out. But now the belly of the coach nails the winged statue atop the fountain, yanking the whole engine back out of the sleigh. We see a gauge on the instrument panel of the sleigh with CHRISTMAS SPIRIT LEVELS written and a needle resting in the DANGEROUSLY LOW red section. And it's long over due... Papa Elf looks into Buddy's beautifully innocent eyes. About to throw up. Okay?! WE SLAM INTO A CLOSE UP OF BUDDY'S SHOCKED FACE. But it's dangerous having an oven in an oak during dry season... We hear a yelp and now a siren rings and then the TREE BURSTS INTO FLAMES, ELVES SCURRYING OUT. Fulton Greenway nods skeptically. To see Buddy has already rounded out a pile of THIRTY. A zoomed-in blurry image of Buddy running. REVEAL: A sign that says NEW YORK CITY/LINCOLN TUNNEL. BACK ON BUDDY, queasy. Children are already crowded around. Grab the shot gun under the seat and give 'em some heat! Never before has an Elf looked so sad. The doors being locked, employees exiting, lights flickering off. It's the real Santa! You think I'm a joke? Miles suddenly ATTACKS! Oh c'mon. Everyone loves it. After hearing that Santa will be at the store the following day, Buddy jubilantly decorates The North Pole overnight. Buddy descends upon the guy, launching a flurry of snow. There's almost no Christmas Spirit in New York. But that doesn't mean they can't change. Instead of finding Miles Finch’s notes, Walter’s staff comes across a copy of an unpublished manuscript for a Christmas story, wiping out the character of Miles Finch all together. A bevy of ELVES with slightly larger 60's Elf collars and sideburns celebrate another successful Christmas. Santa snaps the reigns. Call me ELF one more time. I can prove he's real. So, what do you want me to do, breast feed him? Buddy unintentionally insults Finch and pesters him into losing his temper. This isn't a stunt. A Nolan Ryan fastball ever 1.5 Seconds. I know, it's a little less magical, but everyone's still getting their wish, that's the important thing, right? This bathroom is ABSURDLY SMALL, Buddy squeezes in like Harry Houdini. We see only the shoes of the infamous Miles Finch march through the company, echoing throughout the halls. Walter and Michael walk down the hall, triumphantly, together. It's like a secret code girls have. Walter hasn't told me anything about you!!! His feelings of wonder are starting to be replaced with fear. Santa jumps out from under the hood clutching a TIRE IRON. [24], On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 84% based on 194 reviews, and an average rating of 7.05/10. Then lose the tights...as soon as possible. Buddy's hit by a CAB! The table is set up like a deranged thanksgiving feast. I feel confused and sweaty! They've tried using Gnomes or Trolls but the Gnomes drank too much and the Trolls weren't toilet trained. Like lightning, the raccoon BITES Buddy in the face. Still waiting. Tangled with reindeer, fish-tailing, and CRASHING! I'll come visit you later, okay? Santa had a decision to make. THE PHONE RINGS, Buddy beats Walter to it. Buddy still struggles with the engine under the sleigh. The female Remote Reporter attempts to step in. You're looking good. -- A dog walker picks up some dog crap with newspaper. He becomes The Dragonto Walterandthe movie'sBig Bad Wannabe Greenway is the chairman and … The sleigh won't fly. I'm an Elf. The real life Elf and Workshop of the drawing we have just seen. Maybe you should take tomorrow off and, you know, watch him. IT features a breaking NEWS STORY set in CENTRAL PARK. Oh, um, alright. Michael is in the middle of the crowd when he hears his name from across the street. Then sprinkles it with candy snow caps. To get this company back on track. I want to hear the damn thing NOW! There's something I want to tell you right now! Well, you know what? Just go in the basement! Before our Viper engine days, this thing used to run solely on Christmas Spirit. Sensing this, Walter slowly turns around. Santa, let him go. We're trying to get yo the money, but it's been difficult to raise the funding...the children are sponsoring another bake sale next month. Maybe your dad just needs a little Christmas spirit! Buddy comes from behind him, squeezes and then we hear a CRACK. Santa looks at his watch as five seconds click off. UPPER WEST SIDE PRIVATE SCHOOL - LATER. Finally he snaps out of it and looks at Buddy. Tell me, what did you see? Buddy smiles at Walter, Walter does not smile back. So Buddy would stay with an older Elf who had always wanted a child, but had been so committed to building toys, he had forgotten to settle down. I'm confident, sir. This is the one thing Buddy's actually better at than hockey. The lights go out for the last time. A Christmas-gram? I'm telling you, it's Santa! The three other writers watch it slide across, moving their heads like a tennis match, until Miles stops it with his hand. We'll do this some other time, Mr. Greenway. The clerk just stares at him. He's now clearly in the real world. Good, I wanted to talk to you too. You'll get it back. Wrapping paper everywhere. WALTER'S OFFICE - GREENWAY PRESS - DAY, Walter sits behind his desk staring at the note that accompanied the package from Buddy. Buddy sits on the examining table as Walter watches. Listen, Buddy, have you ever seen a mail room before? I've planned our whole day... First we make snow angels for two hours, then we go ice-skating and then we eat a log of toll house cookie dough as fast as we can and then, to wrap up the day, we snuggle. A NUN stands in front of Walter's large desk. Touch it? I was walking along, and I saw a huge flash, and then something came swooping down... Something? Buddy is doing a thorough inspection. Michael hands over a two-liter. The doctor convinces Walter to take Buddy home to meet his stepmother Emily and half-brother Michael, believing that once he is faced with reality, he will drop the “whole elf thing” and move on as a regular adult. Oh, no, I'm just smiling. Buddy finds the engine and is reunited with Walter and Michael. Then suddenly eats it. Make as many snowballs as you can! I'm really worried about Michael. Buddy is on his own. Second, there are like thirty Ray's Pizzas and they all say they're the original, but the real one's on eleventh. 20s, a petite beauty, dressed as an Elf. Hi, Glenn. Why didn't you tell me? Don't listen to Jim. Do you want to give the ol' man a hand? It'll be fun to have you in the loop. But Buddy's pointy Elf slipper gets hung up in an ornament. Even though he can't get naked or use naughty words, there's a devil of comedy in Ferrell, and he lets it out to play. RAPID FIRE FINALE OF BUDDY SLAMMING HIS HEAD INTO DOORWAYS, BEAMS AND CABINETS. Several elves start CHANTING for a speech. Gee, I'm sorry, Ming-Ming. Buddy fires a snowball that hits the incoming snowball exploding both of them in mid-air like a patriot missile. Sawdust and paint litter the living room. You think I like to work? Yeah, I'll see you tomorrow, um, what's your name? It's a job only an Elf can do. [62] The next month, Ferrell reiterated that a sequel was unlikely, and stated that he was generally reluctant to do sequels unless there was a story that justifies it. Perplexed, Santa looks down to his bag just as a human baby, dressed only in a diaper, crawls out and smiles. The BABY rises, giggling. -- A woman tries to hail A cab. Stop motion animation was employed for certain sequences. How are we looking?? You can't expect a bake sale to make solid cash these days. I was in the neighborhood. Walter is tucking him in, trying to leave. As Emily and Michael sing along, Michael looks up at Walter and notices something peculiar. Buddy nods, then sticks his butt out and looks at it. They're everywhere in the summer. It scrapes the ceiling as they wedge it in place. I mean, I already told you. Buddy sees a display of sexy nighties with a sign over it: For that special someone! I can't fall asleep if I'm not tucked in. What if you let him visit you? You made my sleigh fly. Walter and Michael are put off by Buddy's strange behavior, but Emily insists that they care for him until he "recovers”. Buddy is on the living room couch. All of you can kiss my vertically challenged ass. This is Santa's LIST! He doesn't care to notice the weird food. The elevator doors open and close, floor by floor. This delights Buddy, who now repeats the ri. He's bunkered in! His eyes light up as he stands, holding the gate of the crib. You will not be disappointed. I have a bunch of homework to go over...I'm way behind on a bunch of stuff. Well, there's a lot of things about us that people don't know. We're not going to 'bounce back.' IN THE FACTORY: tinkering with a Ken Doll, Buddy moves the arms like his arms. Alright, pal. Even Starbucks carries baked goods. Buddy looks at the GUY WITH HIS ARMS UP, then winds up and explodes a snowball off his chest at close range. Buddy's scared. AT THE SHOEMAKER: Buddy is painfully squeezing into new shoes. And where do the reindeers get their magic from? So many things to say, but no place to begin. Christmas is the greatest day in the whole wide world! Picture this: A--. Realizing he was wrong and forced to choose between his job or his family, Walter quits his job and leaves with Michael to find Buddy. I'm going to perform something called a 'finger prick.'. He looks ever bit the professional as he enters with his father. The musical officially opened at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on November 10, 2010, after previews from November 2, 2010. Timidly, she begins singing, her sweet voice cracking with fear. My, how I love that boy. Each Elf he passes says goodbye. I'll pay for them, it's not a problem. INT. Over Walter's shoulder, we see Buddy step into frame behind him. Floor manager leads Buddy over to the main work area. I'm the worst toy maker in the whole world! All they do is look at the pictures. Can you pass the maple syrup, pretty please. Sounded like Buddy slamming into the wall and falling behind the couch. Yuch! It's okay, Buddy. It ran through to January 2, 2011. No steering, no lift...up in the distance, we see they are headed for a collision. I'm sorry if I made you mad. There's even a row of X-boxes being assembled. So, did Gimbels give you your job back? The door finally creeks open, revealing a funny wide shot of him squeezed into this box of a room. The reporter stands speechless as the ANCHORMAN talks into her earpiece... Charlotte? He feels Trey's stares and catches himself. An Elf? And now after a lot of hard work it's time for a vacation, starting now! Buddy is finishing his decorating. DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD! The 'ELF' book from the beginning of the movie is Buddy's. They never build me sitting down. Vacation's over! Lynn and Mark. Almost without noticing, Buddy begins singing to himself.