Have you heard of the famous comedy movie about an elf who isn't like any other elves, as he was accidentally transported to the North Pole. That movie is none other than Elf, as it follows the story of Buddy the Elf, who is an elf but is a real human. Once he learned about his family and how they live in the famous Big Apple or The City That Never Sleeps which is none other than New York City itself. He travels day and night to find his real family and maybe discover something about himself too. Follow the adventures of Buddy as he finds himself in a human world which can be tough for someone who grew up with the elves. This movie was released to positive reviews as it left a favorable legacy that is looked upon very fondly. But this article isn't over just yet! There are many things that you probably didn't know that happened behind the scenes in the movie.
One thing you probably didn't know about the movie is the fact that Will Ferrell wasn't even the first choice for the movie, as Jim Carrey was the first choice for the movie but in the end, they stuck with Will Ferrell. Another thing that they changed was the original script because after the director reviewed the original script, he thought the movie was too dark, and from there, they changed the script to be more of a light-hearted film. Originally, the elves in the movie were supposed to be a lot more meaner to Buddy rather than simply getting annoyed at Buddy for his crazy antics.
The movie was even inspired by a certain famous actor who was Tom Hanks and his movie was the romantic comedy Big because of how the main character acted. They both have a huge child-like innocence and a sense of wonder that gets them into many wacky situations. One of the movie's funniest scenes was the montage of Buddy trying to figure his way through New York, but did you know that this scene was entirely made last minute.
After the movie was released, it was a huge hit, gaining 220 million dollars worldwide with a budget of 33 million dollars. The movie gained positive reactions from critics and moviegoers alike. People also liked the character of Buddy and how Will Ferrell portrayed him. The reason that the movie was so liked is because of how wholesome and funny the movie is, it manages to perfectly combine both of those elements and make them into a movie that is worth watching by everyone and if you haven't seen the movie, it's a perfect Christmas movie to watch with the family.
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