Happy Holidays to one and all!!! I hope December is
treating you well, and since we are coming down the home stretch of 2013, it’s
time to start running down the Nerd 5 12 Days of Christmas; over the next 12
days we will present twelve of our favorite holiday time films, in particular
order. Just because we are doing the 12 days of Christmas doesn't mean that we are
abandoning our regular columns, it just means more to read, to share, and to
enjoy! Thanks for making this a great year at Nerd 5, enjoy the countdown and
have a great holiday season.
Day
1. Elf – Jon Favreau finds the
perfect character for Will Ferrell’s over-grown, naïve, man-child character
(you know, the one he plays in every one of his films); but as Buddy the Elf
Ferrell is fearless and shameless; his earnest nature, loving sensibility,
positive outlook on every situation make this film a treat to kick off the
holiday season. James Caan (in a rear comedic role) leads an amazing cast of
supporting players including the fantastic Bob Newhart, Ed Asner, Mary
Steenburgen, Faizon Love, and a blonde fresh-faced Zooey Deschanel. It’s hard
to not fall head-over-heels for Deschanel in this part as she is flawless as
Jovie, one of her first leading roles. Elf
also features great cameos by Peter Dinklage, Amy Sedaris, Michael Lerner, Andy
Richter, Kyle Gass, and director Favreau, this cast keeps getting stronger as
time goes by.
There
are not too many modern day Christmas classics but Elf has managed to melt our hearts and earn its spot. Buddy the elf
is so unaware of how off-putting his endless joy is, that’s enduring. Elf is a rare combination of a Christmas
films that is smart and funny, innocent with a wicked sense of humor, and
family treat for the holiday season. And keep in mind “the yellow don’t stop!” Also, Deschanel and Leon Redbone singing "Baby It's Cold Outside" is a great version of the song and an amazing listen.
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