Favorite Movie

When I start thinking about making my own short film, I often think about what makes a good movie? What makes me go back and watch the same movie multiple times? For me, humor is key. I have to be able to have a good laugh during the movie. That is why my favorite movie is Elf. There are multiple reasons why I love this movie:

#1. It's a Christmas movie that leaves you feeling good at the end. Don't get me wrong, I can watch this movie at any time or place--doesn't have to be Christmas time.

#2. It's a family friendly movie that we can all enjoy. Typically, if it's a kid movie, the adults feel tortured into watching it...not this one!

#3. The characters (especially Will Ferrell) are an excellent mix. They complement each other.

#4: There are a ton of great quotes in this movie. For example:

Buddy the Elf, what's your favorite color?

Buddy: [out of breath from chasing Michael] Wow, you're fast. I'm glad I caught up to you. I waited 5 hours for you. Why is your coat so big? So, good news - I saw a dog today. Have you seen a dog? You probably have. How was school? Was it fun? Did you get a lot of homework? Huh? Do you have any friends? Do you have a best friend? Does he have a big coat, too?...
Michael: - Go away ! 

Buddy: Who the heck are you?
Gimbel's Santa: What are you talkin' about? I'm Santa Claus.
Buddy: No, you're not.
Gimbel's Santa: Uh, why of course I am! Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho.
Buddy: Well, if you're Santa, what song did I sing for you on your birthday this year?
Gimbel's Santa: Um, Happy Birthday of course. Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho. How old are you son?
Kid with Santa: Four.
Gimbel's Santa: You're a big boy. What's your name?
Kid with Santa: Paul.
Gimbel's Santa: Now what can I get you for Christmas?
Buddy: Don't tell him what you want, he's a liar.
Gimbel's Santa: Let the kid talk.
Buddy: You disgust me! How can you live with yourself?
Gimbel's Santa: Just cool it, Zippy.
Buddy: You sit on a throne of lies.
Gimbel's Santa: Look, I'm not kiddin'.
Buddy: You're a fake.
Gimbel's Santa: I'm a fake?
Buddy: Yes!
Gimbel's Santa: How'd you like to be dead, huh? Ho, ho, just kidding.
Buddy: You stink.
Gimbel's Santa: I think you're gonna have a good Christmas, all right.
Buddy: You smell like beef and cheese, you don't smell like Santa. 

 

 

Buddy: I'm a cotton-headed ninny-muggins.

  

And my personal favorite:

 

Buddy: SANTA! OH MY GOD! SANTA'S COMING! I KNOW HIM! I KNOW HIM!  

 

 

Here is the link for so more Buddy the Elf moments: