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Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7. -
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Common Sense says
Peppy holiday favorite for both kids and parents.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Elf
Parents need to know that this movie has some mild potty humor and a couple of gross-out gags involving burping, barfing, and eating some pretty disgusting things. The plot touches on an out-of-wedlock child and DNA testing as proof of paternity. Some younger children might be upset that Buddy's mother died and that his father never knew about him. There is mild comic peril. A character gets drunk.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how the other characters felt about Buddy's cheer and enthusiasm. If you arrived in your town after 30 years at the North Pole, what would surprise and delight you the way that the escalator and revolving door surprised and delighted Buddy?
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Most Recent Reviews
Lives in New YorkI rate this title off for age 3 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
- Lives in TennesseeKids ages: 7, 9I rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Lives in PennsylvaniaI rate this title on for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
You Will Watch It Again and Again!
This is the funniest movei that I have ever seen, Will Ferrel does such a great job. All of my friends and family members love it. The best part is this movie never gets old, you can watch it again, and again and still be able to laugh at it.
- Lives in OhioI rate this title iffy for age 6 and give it
You have to see this movie!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a great movie that we always watch in school around the holidays, i even have a friend who is obsessed. This is a great holiday or snow dya comedy that the whole family will enjoy.
Lives in GeorgiaI rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:Extremely Enjoyable Movie
I think that you may have to wait a little while for younger children to understand the jokes to their best but i loved this movie! this movie can make me laugh even in the toughest of times! The characters are enjoyable and very loveable. It shows a story of how you can still be loved even if you don't truly fit in. It shows that being yourself is never bad, and that you should always do what makes you happy. Some of these things in the movie should not be attempted like..jumping on beds at sears or jumping up and down in an elevator..but it's all in movie humor. This is a very enjoyable and well made movie! 5 stars! Go see it!
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