100 Christian Science Monitor | David Sterritt It's a terrific movie, smart and funny enough to hold up at any time of year. Read full review
83 Entertainment Weekly | Lisa Schwarzbaum The disarming comedic tone -- silly and novel in its lack of cynicism -- is driven by the fearless, cheerful unself-consciousness of Will Ferrell, a big man last seen streaking (all too unself-consciously) through ''Old School.'' Read full review
80 The Hollywood Reporter | Michael Rechtshaffen While the words "instant holiday classic" might be pushing it, Elf is at the very least a breezily entertaining, perfectly cast family treat. Read full review
75 Philadelphia Inquirer | Steven Rea Pays homage to a sack of Christmas movies, from the department store Claus of "Miracle on 34th Street" to a standing-on-the-bridge-contemplating-suicide moment, a la "It's a Wonderful Life." Read full review