Elf (2003) * FIRST TIME WATCHING * reaction & commentary * Millennial Movie Monday

[@jvondd]

Fun fact: his boss with the glasses who moves him to quality control duties is played by Peter Billingsley (Ralphie from A Christmas Story).

[@timothycook8488]

has Ashley seen The Christmas Story?

[@jvondd]

@@timothycook8488 Yep. It was in last year's Jingle Beans.

[@andersthecrow6588]

Oh what a fun little fact

[@tempsitch5632]

Billingsley is buds with Faverau and Vince Vaughn. He directed Vaughn’s comedy tour ‘special/documentary’.

[@darrenmason7927]

He's also in iron Man and Spiderman far from home

[@bluebear1985]

Bob Newhart, who played Papa Elf, has been around for a long time. He previously had two successful sitcoms, "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart", and in more recent years, he had a recurring role on "The Big Bang Theory".

[@JPDillon]

Bob Newhart started in entertainment making comedic albums in the 60s. His first album "The Button Down Mind of Bob Newhart" went to Number 1 on Billboard and was the first comedy album to win Grammy's Album of the Year. His was a unique comedy style where he would deliver one side of a conversation, implying the other person's (unheard) responses. He was a comedic genius. Check out this famous bit about Sir Walter Raleigh and tobacco: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmKuk6eCp6eNZs0

[@goldilox369]

Bob Newhart is one of my all time favorite TV stars and comedians. He is the only reason I wanted to see this movie. It was very cute, and I loved the Rankin & Bass homage/look.

[@depastin0]

He was also in all the Noah Wyle 'Librarian' movies with Jane Curtain

[@Angelicwings1]

Apparently him and Will were very professional in dealing with their work environment. Apparently they didn’t click so good. They made it work though. Huzzah for grown adults who can be respectful and professional!

[@terryv2006]

Got to see him live a few years back. Still hilarious. What a treasure.

[@FreddieHg37]

Fun fact: I recently learned that the streets scenes after Buddy arrived to New York were mostly improvised with passerbys which makes it so much funnier…

[@ScientificallyStupid]

one of the greatest things about New Yorkers is the duality that exists in them: they will pretty much ignore a large man dressed like an elf (even though he might get some weird looks) but they will also sing Christmas Carols spontaneously.

[@P.HATHCOX]

That IS a fun fact. I have wondered about that for years.

[@loulie1997]

Allen Tsai, wasn’t it!

[@FreddieHg37]

@@loulie1997 yeah…

[@MrJcdelete18]

The jogger in red with the white beard is the real star

[@the98themperoroftheholybri33]

Zooey Deschanel being blonde and wearing an elf costume is the most adorable thing ever

[@nathancruz9172]

In real life, her hair is brunette.

[@Red84Fox]

The stop motion scenes were an homage to the old-timey Rankin/Bass classic Christmas movies like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town”

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Those were always my favorite Christmas programs when I was a kid, followed closely by A Charlie Brown Christmas 🎅🏼🎄

[@dahobdahob]

Heat Miser!

[@Acme1970]

It wasn't officially Christmas until you watched those shows.

[@jesseharlan2884]

That where I learned bumbles bounce.

[@Motownsports89]

If you haven't seen it yet, there's a documentary on Netflix about this movie and how they had to deal with legal issues with Rankin/Bass productions

[@PadConnelly]

Ed Asner was perfect casting as Santa. Not only a great actor, but one of the kindest, most giving people in the country. His Family Center does incredible work. He just passed away a few months ago at 92, and it still felt way too soon. Edit: to -> too

[@nathancruz9172]

I remember what happened to Ed Asner. Also, I remember watching dug days on Disney + during the summer.

[@kurtellsworth6273]

He was also in the "Mary Tyler Moore" show, Lou Grant, as her boss also he plays Dr. Ted Hardy (season 4) in "The Glades" just to name a few.

[@Omfgwhtavid]

I think he captures that childlike wonder perfectly in this movie with just the perfect amount of obnoxiousness! The scene where he tries to hug the Racoon always gets me

[@brightspacebabe]

I love when he is at the Dr and touches his stethoscope and asks if he can listen to his necklace…

[@lilithkyokotsu16]

James Cann actually played Paul in Misery. I love him as an actor, hes brilliant.

[@heyhocodyo97]

Also sonny corleone on the godfather

[@HelloXrancidkitteh]

I also find it funny he's playing an author in both Elf and Misery too lol

[@halgari]

"You sit on a throne of lies!" - great comeback for any situation

[@es330td]

Will Farrell once said in an interview that his secret to being a comedian is that he never worries about being embarrassed by anything he does. If you go into a Will Farrell movie knowing that you can just accept it for what it is.

[@lkf8799]

Exactly. He is fearless. I've only seen a few other actors that can do this (without some dark demons making them do it for the fame 🥺) Surprisingly, Justin Timberlake is one. It definitely takes a lot of confidence.

[@GaunteroDimmm]

The elf in red with the glasses who told him he was off pace was Peter Billingsley. He played the little boy from A Christmas Story.

[@gengoosekhan]

And the scientist that told Obadiah Stane in Iron Man, "I'M not Tony Stark"

[@carlosrvra]

And he was a Co-Producer on Iron Man (and possibly for this as well) :D. And played the same scientist in Spider-Man: Far From Home.

[@chrisandrewmachineatsasmr153]

Yes he did

[@jeffreymoore6742]

The mom was in Back to the Future 3, she played Doc Brown’s love interest. She was also in the movie “Time After Time” a movie from the 70’s

[@monacaravetta]

A terrific underrated film

[@PewteyArthur]

Her name is Mary Steenbergen. She is married to Ted Danson, IRL, and is a native of my hometown, North Little Rock, Arkansas.

[@pamelawilliams3144]

She also plays Will's characters mom in StepBrothers

[@KSDVLmom]

She was hysterical in Last Man Standing

[@2buxaslice]

The little person is Peter Dinklage. He's most well known for his role as Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones. He's amazing.

[@FreddieHg37]

He's a great actor and performer and apparently he did an Amazing job with his upcoming film Cyrano.

[@isabeauwolf562]

Omg, I forgot he was in this movie! XD I love his role as Tyrion Lannister. Can't wait for the new movie he's in to come out next year!

[@barefootanimist]

@@isabeauwolf562 To be fair, he's in a LOT of movies and TV series...

[@FreddieHg37]

@@barefootanimist He is and he's great! Regardless of the role he plays, he's an underated actor.

[@rachaelashdown2301]

The fact that he was in Avengers: Infinity War means Elf actually could have been a crossover with the Thor movies.

[@miraclefred]

YOU DID IT!! The coffee shop thing kills me every time. It’s so dumb, but it always gets me🤣

[@frednich9603]

Ming Ming The Elf at 4:20 is played by Peter Billingsley, Ralphie from the Christmas Story

[@aquatadevore9335]

Glad I checked the comments first, I was just about to write the same thing 😅

[@tapoemt3995]

He's the guy who said "Well, I'm sorry. I'm not Tony Stark." in Ironman too.

[@zoeynell1281]

Beans growled right after Ashleigh hated on E.T. See, even the cat is still upset about that one. 😆

[@Logan_Baron]

Growled and left the room. That was basically a "screw you, I'm out of here".

[@TheOicyu812]

Ashley: "James Caan. He was in. He was in." Me: "The Godfather." Ashley: What did I watch that I really liked him in?" Me: "Apparently NOT The Godfather. Probably Misery"

[@sarablack2547]

i to automatically thought sonny corleone the godfather

[@7autumn5]

I went through the same thought progression.

[@kbaylor123]

Did Ashleigh watch Misery? I gotta find that!

[@TheOicyu812]

@@kbaylor123 Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6bblqmiaa6mis0

[@WoefulMinion]

OK, I'm officially ancient. I was thinking "Brian's Song."

[@JCG52577]

I like “Stranger Than Fiction” with Ferrell and Emma Thompson. It’s still a comedy but it shows that Will is a better actor than the “stupid” characters he usually plays. But you gotta placate the masses.

[@craigmartin3827]

Love STRANGER THAN FICTION. Ferrell was justifiably nominated for his role as Harold Crick. Love it when he brings flours to Maggie Gyllenhaal. To my mind it’s the best film he’s done (though not his most popular or beloved).

[@adnap]

I DEFINITELY second reacting to Stranger Than Fiction. Probably his best performance in film. *“GET BENT, TAX MAN!”*

[@DavidProv]

Yes! Stranger Than Fiction! This is the Will Ferrell movie that even people that hate Will Ferrell trend to love. Not saying that I hate Will Ferrell, but Stranger Than Fiction is in my top 5 favorite movies.

[@An0nymous_L0gic]

Agreed

[@jvondd]

Also, in case you missed it, Buddy and Jovie named their baby girl Susan after Buddy's mother.

[@johnhurkett778]

Have to admit it, I did not catch that they named her Susan. Add another notch in the awe factor

[@striderdavid]

"My Granny used to tell me that if I wasn't asleep whenever Santa came home, that he'd come up to my bedroom and spit snuff in my eye." #howyouknowyourefromthesouth 😂

[@alanholck7995]

The great, late Leon Redbone was voice of the snowman; also sang closing credits (w/ Zooey Deschanel (Jovie)) 'Baby, Its Cold Outside'

[@Trikeboy2]

If you look closely at the store manager of Gimbles, his name badge says Wanda. The role was originally going to be played by Wanda Sykes but she dropped out at the last minute. When they cast Faizon Love and it was his idea to keep the name badge that was made for Wanda Sykes.

[@Bad_Wolf_Media]

I had the good fortune of meeting Ed Asner a few years ago at one his one-man performances, and I had him sign the DVD linear-notes from this movie for my wife because it's one of her favorite films.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

Incredible talent.

[@O_Towne_Bear]

Love this movie. Tyrion Lannister attacking an Elf. ALSO: We all love Zooey in that elf costume.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

The Difference Between "ELF" & Most Older Classic Christmas Movies Is,, They Took Time To Become True Classics,, Yet "ELF" Was A HUGE Hit When Released & Became An Instant Classic.

[@barefootanimist]

But you weren't inundated from all sides by advertising when "It's a Wonderful Life," or "Miracle on 34th Street," came out... When "Elf" came out, you couldn't escape the advertisement, and the fact that Ferrell was part of SNL helped propel ticket-sales.

[@tedflanc1024]

Fun Fact: When Buddy starts singing in Gimbels, it wasn't scripted, and Will Ferrell just made up the lyrics on the spot. "I'm singing. I'm in a store and I'm singing. I'm in a store and I'm singing". Talk about real talent!!!

[@JonathanACarr]

This movie is wall-to-wall great actors, including the kid from a Christmas Story as an older elf. James Caan was in Godfather.

[@richardrobbins8067]

Yeah, she mentioned before (in unboxing) that she didn't recognize him from Godfather and older in Misery. He does look very different.

[@dongilleo9743]

James Can was also in Rollerball.

[@olivegreenpants7153]

And also Brian's Song where he played Brian Piccalo

[@happymethehappyone8300]

I Never Saw My Parents Laugh This Much At ANY Movie,, I Am Sooo Glad That I Bought The Movie So That They Could See It,, Because They Would Both Pass Away Not Too Long After..R.I.P. Mom & Dad..Love & Miss You Both 🙏 ❤

[@theman4884]

Jingle Beans: Miracle on 34th Street (1947) First Blood (1982) Stalled (2013) Deck the Halls (2006) P2 (2007) A Christmas Carol (1951) Elf (Done) Remember the Night (1940) Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) For the kids: A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974) How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1967)

[@David-ve5iq]

Yeah, elf would be cool.

[@theman4884]

@@David-ve5iq I created my list then cut and paste it. Nice that I can predict what she is going to review. Although earlier I said don't see Christmas Vacation before the real Vacation but she did not head the warning. I wonder if they will put her off the original.

[@theman4884]

@@qpappapspspnews682 Where did your comment go?

[@BBarn711]

I was watching this and the 18th month old toddler I keep during the day was in the room. Every time you laughed, he laughed too. He's now a fan.

[@mattdellarosa7365]

The funniest part of this reaction for me was when you told the story about Santa spitting snuff in your eye. I literally laughed out loud. I'm sorry Ashleigh. Are you gonna be okay? Lol

[@swyork5]

Seeing Ashleigh enjoy one of my favorite Xmas movies was so cool. I heard the directorJon Favreau tell behind the scenes stuff makes this even better

[@frednich9603]

The mom is played by mary steenburgen, Clara from Back to the future 3

[@aquatadevore9335]

And she was Noah's wife in Noah

[@aquatadevore9335]

Stupid auto correct, it's supposed to say Noah's Ark 🙄, why do I feel that smartphones aren't very smart 🤔

[@doomyeti3521]

Shoutout to Ashleigh for no other reason than just being amazing!

[@barbara832001]

I worked in a movie theatre when this was released. Most of us would go watch this during our breaks. The elf who checks the quota of toys is played by Peter Billingsly, who plays Ralphie in A Christmas Story.

[@VerneditheSnail]

I worked in a movie theater too! Brings back so many memories, although my stint happened shortly after the first Avengers movie.

[@zom8979]

Fun fact: the insanely long belch is actually dubbed in with voice actor Marcie LaMarchi credited as a stunt belcher as he can belch on command and control both how long and deep his belches are

[@shainewhite2781]

Yes!! Elf is the probably the highest rated Will Ferrell movie on RT, 90%.

[@MontgomeryWenis]

It's the only comedy I actually enjoy Will Ferrell's humor.

[@joerogers9413]

@@MontgomeryWenis I like Talladega Nights too and the Other Guys isn't that bad, but yeah, most of his movies are pretty bad.

[@frankficcle7081]

Step Brothers is a really good movie.

[@alanchristensen2139]

My wife dislikes Will Ferrell movies except Elf and Stranger Than Fiction.

[@pingidjit]

@@alanchristensen2139 I am the same way. Both films are great, his other ones... meh.

[@TheJabbate1]

If you haven’t seen them, I highly recommend you watch the Rankin Bass Christmas Specials. They are all classics and the main inspiration for Elf’s North Pole scenes.

[@pingidjit]

Absolutely agree!

[@KSDVLmom]

The year without a Santa Claus

[@roddmatsui3554]

I worked on the stop motion effects! I didn’t sleep for days because the puppets were needed FAST ..... but it was kinda worth it.

[@troyfortsch4440]

Well,,,, you did a fantastic job!!

[@1001Hobbies]

Another enjoyable video. Thank you for keeping on keeping on. I SO LOOK FORWARD TO THESE every Monday and Friday.

[@lynettecummins2438]

Great review. I love that Ashleigh was crushing on James Caan.💓💓 Plus we got Beans at the end.😻

[@christianwise637]

Another one to add to her "future ex-husbands" list?

[@sheagroza]

I was also low-key crushing on James 😅💕

[@rockyroadproductions4016]

I love Zooey Deschanel, she was also awesome in "The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy"

[@matthewhearn9910]

That movie had a perfect cast, solid direction, and a script that tried too hard to please both Douglas Adams fans and the audience Hollywood producers assume exists at the same time to work consistently for either sort of person. So frustrating.

[@rockyroadproductions4016]

@@matthewhearn9910 - True, but, despite its flaws we still love it and quote it all the time... after all, the meaning of life... 42 / *

[@KSDVLmom]

I wish people would react to that movie. So funny

[@jeanpaulmedellin]

The director of this movie is Jon Favreau, who made the foundations for the MCU with Iron Man and now is creating amazing stories in Star Wars as part of the Mandalorian team while also serving as consultant for the other shows that’re coming. Will Ferrel has some really good comedies, a couple of them are Talladega Nights, Anchorman and Old School, last one one of my favorite comedies.

[@silverfischdotnet]

11:14 He's also the doctor.

[@shinershawn6053]

He's also an MMA fighter

[@ScientificallyStupid]

@@shinershawn6053 Johnny Favs is one of the greatest MMA fighters of our generation. A man of many talents.

[@tempsitch5632]

@@shinershawn6053 His Swing Dancing skills translate into great footwork for his MMA career. If only he could get past Tank Abbott.

[@jculver1674]

Jon Favreau is truly an underrated talent, he always makes consistently entertaining movies. Zathura and Chef are other good films of his that Ashleigh should review.

[@tempsitch5632]

Stranger Than Fiction is an incredible deep dramatic and endearing life rearranging movie starring Ferrel.

[@wacokid30]

"These poor kids will be traumatized!" Yeah watch Bad Santa to see what traumatized looks like 😂😂😂.

[@diegosuarez1563]

That's on my must watch list every year! Plus Bad Santa 2.

[@SuprousOxide]

But I really loved Mrs. Santa's sister

[@randogirl-3]

BEANS DOES look like she’s lost weight! You’re doing a very good thing by helping her with the diet. I’m sure she’ll feel so much better and have a long life. Keep up the great work!

[@davidranderson1]

Ashleigh: "I know Will Ferrell is a big deal." Me: Oh, you have to see Anchorman now! It's almost foreshadowing for that movie.

[@maximillianosaben]

If she jumped into that next, I don't think she'd like it all that much, especially if it's the extended edition. It's too ridiculous of a Will Ferrell performance that I think it might turn her off. Once she's more familiar with him, I think she'd find it hilarious.

[@ThePete1081]

Will Ferrell has many leather bound books and his apartment smells of rich mahogany.

[@adnap]

@@maximillianosaben Hmm i dunno.. Christina Applegate kind of makes that movie. Regardless of the star-studded cast. It might be just the push she would need.

[@michaeldoran4831]

James Cann was in The Godfather. “You are Sonny *effing* Corleone!” - Jon Favreau (director) to Cann before shooting his “angry” scene.

[@derekfnord]

I'm one of those who isn't normally a huge Will Ferrell fan, but "Elf" is an exception. Totally fun movie, and he's perfect as Buddy. 🙂

[@vandergrad]

My feeling about comedians like Will Ferrell, Adam Sandler, Eddie Murphy, Jim Carrey, Melissa McCarthy, etc. is that if they are in a film that has a decent story, and have at least one person on set who will hold them back a little, it will be a good film. But if they are left to their own devices they usually push it waaaaay too far and it becomes just another pee-poop-fart movie.

[@deirdreprice6425]

He's wonderful in "Stranger than Fiction"

[@wbrownshadow]

@@deirdreprice6425 one of my favorite movies

[@deirdreprice6425]

I know, it's soooo good!

[@tmendez31]

I thought he was a great Ricky Bobby

[@sarahjacobs2336]

Hope you and Hubbin and Beans are all ok after those storms last night!!! Love you guys! ❤️

[@OhThatRobin]

“Depends of what the present is. I hate myself.” Noooo! I laughed I think your funny :,0 please don’t hate yourself

[@sallyh5413]

I’m probably going to watch this reaction multiple times this month. Thank you!! 🎄

[@donaldstone540]

"I don't know why I like to keep the member requests a little surprise" well, Ash, a girl's got to have her fun.

[@Momsbasement354]

It’s Ashleigh day! It’s Ashleigh day!! I love you so much! You seriously brighten my days! Yes, I was yelling at you, “Misery ya dummy headed nong nong!” lol have a fantastic day and thank you again for doing this!

[@NewEnglandMovies]

Fun fact: This movie was directed by Jon Favreau (who also plays the doctor with the cotton balls). Jon Favreau also directed Iron Man 1 and 2 and kickstarted the MCU.

[@David-ve5iq]

Pete in Friends.

[@josephamoraz7990]

And before iron man. " Swingers"

[@redsands1001]

Also Chef. Its a basic story but man I like it and it makes me hungry.

[@Bad_Wolf_Media]

@@redsands1001 "Chef" is an autobiographical story wrapped in a cooking/chef movie. It's Favreau telling his own story of moving from small, indie films to the big stage with the MCU stuff, the Disney movies he did, and his desire to get back to smaller projects.

[@Bad_Wolf_Media]

Favreau was also the voice of the narwhal.

[@serendipity191]

I’m someone with limited tolerance for Will Ferrell but I love this movie. It’s just so joyful . I thinks it’s because the rest of the cast is amazing. It’s a movie that so easily could have been a horrible cringe fest but everything clicked and it’s a new holiday staple.

[@boy_going_nowhere]

Girl, I love your energy! Thank you for brightening my day💕

[@ThomasCorp]

Ashleigh : "That man hates his job today. Probably most days, but especially today." Me: He's working retail during the holiday season. I guarantee you that he hates his job every day during that time.

[@sam11771177]

Welcome to movie buff brain freeze! It is so irritating knowing an actor and not being able to place them. Loved the review and elf is definitely a seasonal must for me!

[@ryugaknight]

That caroling scene always gets me in the Christmas spirit.

[@soylentgreen7074]

FYI one of the elf’s is Ralphie from A Christmas story. And James Caan was in The Godfather. He was also in El Dorado with John Wayne. Edit: oh yeah and misery like you said

[@thepaganpirate3528]

As a native NYer who moved to TN, I will say no the Elf walking in Central Park is not the oddest thing for a NYer to see lol

[@elizabitty213]

Love this movie! It’s part of my Christmas annual watch list The dynamic between Will Ferrells and James Caans character Is hysterical 🤣

[@ree_boksock]

Congrats on 100k, I just saw that! Love your reactions and can’t wait to see more!

[@kelvinjohnwaltho2221]

i hope youve got '' BAD SANTA '' on your xmas list its hillarious ashleigh !!!!!!!!

[@RoseTintMyWorld-cr5zo]

This is my all-time favorite Christmas movie! It came out when I was around 13. It's sad but funny how I can now relate to the boss at Gimbel's being worried about corporate cuts, and the "26" year-old coworker in the mailroom saying he has great ideas, but no one listens and he has to get OUT of the flow. Haha. Glad you liked it!

[@EricaGamet]

I like Will Ferrell in only a couple of things... Elf is one of them. He's just not my cup of tea. Also, I really don't enjoy holiday movies a whole lot. I saw Elf when it came out and have seen it a few times since. And I always enjoy it. I can't even really explain why... it's just a nice mix of a good cast and a good story.

[@Peter-oh3hc]

Right there with you

[@traxiii]

I knew you'd love this one!

[@gabrielmauller8137]

The actor who played Eugene fought the devil with Jack Black and won in Tenacious D, highly recommend that movie.

[@hgftrew1992]

Saw the part when Buddy sees the Christmas tree at Rockefeller center and then I got excited because I WAS THERE! I went ice skating there a few weeks ago when the big tree was covered in scaffolding! I love this scene even more now that I’ve been there and done the same thing!

[@robwealer5416]

All the first scenes of Buddy in New York, walking the streets, the chewing gum, interacting with strangers were all done without permits, no extras and one camera... they just told Will Ferrell to improvise everything, talk with strangers (he got some rude responses). Throughout the movie... they always did 2 takes for every scene... the scene according to the script and then the "Will" take where they would just cut him loose.

[@sokay2laugh512]

Love that shirt and can’t wait to see you watch Elf! This is going to be a fun watch. Merry Christmas kids!

[@neil2444]

Ashleigh: "I don't think I've seen anything with Will Ferrell yet on the channel, but I know Will Ferrell is a big deal." Me: I guess you could say, he has many leather-bound books and his apartment smells of rich mahogany. (Anchorman reference..)

[@RyneMurray23]

These are great reactions. Your energy makes me happy haha. Keep it up

[@carlosspeicywiener7018]

I love the energy and happiness of the buddy character.

[@GeekGameCulture]

1. Ferrell is an SNL alumni, as well, most well known for the Celebrity Jeopardy skits as Alex Trebek. 2. You hated ET? You wot, mate? 3. Ferrell was said to actually get headaches because of all the sugar he consumed in this movie. 4. The person who directed this? Jon Favreau, who has an excellent track record and went on to both The Mandalorian...and directed the first two Iron Man movies, thereby beginning the MCU (and who plays Happy Hogan in all those films and still does to this day). 5. I have always had a crush of Zooey Dechanel (pretty and talented), and the song she did for this movie, the cover of Baby It's Cold Outside (yes, THAT song) she later did again for her duo group She & Him alongside M. Ward, which does a role reversal and has the female attempt to have the male spend the night with her. In the movie, she performs it alongside Leon Redbone.

[@jameskirschling7887]

I watched a show on Netflix yesterday, The Movies That Made Us, and one of the episodes is Elf. That show is actually pretty good. I have seen this movie several times and never connected that it pays homage to the old Rankin/Bass movies. In England they show The Great Escape every Christmas, I don't know if they still do as I haven't lived there for almost thirty years, starring Steve McQueen and many more well known actors.

[@weray7605]

Yeah, I really like 'The Movies that Made Us' too -- and 'The Toys That' My gripe about it is that they go way overboard on every movie with the 'THIS MOVIE ALMOST DIDN'T GET MADE' and such. But still, good docu-show.

[@Raptus_Gaming]

Why does The Great Escape get shown during christmas time? I love that movie but I really don't think about christmas when I think about that movie lol

[@LisaLynn71]

Great reaction Ashleigh, I always look forward to your videos, they always brighten up my day..

[@jculver1674]

Will Ferrell actually got constant headaches from all the sugary stuff he had to eat while making this. He's normally a very healthy eater with a low tolerance for sugar. (For the record, the "cotton balls" he ate were actually cotton candy.)

[@gemini6118]

Ashleigh- "I can hear you guys yelling at me!" Me- "M-I-S-E-R-Y!!!!!!"

[@sunflower7045]

One of the things that made me laugh so hard was seeing Will Ferrell 6’4” trying to use the Elf facilities. You know that probably happens to him IRL. 😂❤️💚

[@ReallyCoolSite]

Elf always gets me when Santa flies over the crowd. Good review. Nice to see you catching up with the world!

[@melhenline8438]

It's not everybody's favorite, but "Love Actually" is a great Christmas movie. Would love to see you react to it. : )

[@pamosborn1956]

I love that movie :)

[@IndyCrewInNYC]

This one's an annual tradition now along with the first 2 Home Alones and It's a Wonderful Life at our place.

[@jeremyevans9521]

Blades of Glory has Will Ferrell as one of the main characters and is hilarious. It would be a great winter time movie to watch after Jinglebeans!

[@ThatGuy-cb3yv]

Save this review for the winter olympics

[@danw1955]

Hiya Ashleigh, you came highly recommended from Brennan 'The Bass Player' channel, so after I watched your intro video, I took the dive and subscribed, and watched your reaction to Mel Brooks, Young Frankenstein, and proceeded to laugh my butt off! (I saw that in the theater when it first came out, so you can at least guess how old I am) Still one of my favorite movies of all time! Glad you're getting to experience all these classics for the first time!😁👍

[@drakeredwingofficial]

I remember my dad absolutely hated this movie for YEARS and I followed his example, being a dumb teenager. I got to see this at a friend's house and I absolutely love it to bits.

[@katwebbxo]

Lol why did he hate it so much?

[@hectorsmommy1717]

Santa and the Dad elf are huge parts of one of the best "must watch tv" nights ever: Saturday nights on CBS in the mid 70's: All in the Family, MASH, Mary Tyler Moore Show with Ed Asner (Santa), Bob Newhart Show (dad elf), and the Carol Burnett Show. Newhart and Asner have been in so much but will always be remembered for those shows.

[@Azrael-the-immortal]

I love you're sense of humour You definitely made me laugh more than the movie😂😂 fun fact: his reaction to the Jack in the box at the start of the movie is 100% genuine. The jack in the box was rigged up to a remote control that the director had so he had no idea when it would go off thus giving a genuine reaction to it😁 small but fun little detail.

[@TheWindcrow]

Peter Dinklege enters Ashley " Oh that guy is in a lot of stuff right" WHO wants Ashley to watch Game of Thrones now???

[@KillCoMentalMusings]

Elf is the new aged staple of a holiday movie, makes you feel a bit sad but then brings you to that happy place that many of us need this time of year. (Side Note: Peter Dinklage who played Miles Finch in Elf was in the Game of Thrones Series as Tyrion Lanister). I am SOOOO looking forward to seeing you watch Nightmare Before Christmas!!! I've watched that movie year after year from Halloween up until (and probably after) Christmas. Plus I even have my own little Nightmare before Christmas tree set up so my viewers can see it. I have been a Tim Burton fan since I was a boy, and I really hope you will become another Nightmare Before Christmas addict! 🖖😎🎄

[@kathleensmith3555]

And That woman is Mary Steenburgen who was in Whats Eating Gilbert Grape -- Time after Time (one of my favorites) Back the the Future 3 and tons of other movies too

[@cchavezjr7]

Bob Newhart is an all time favorite comedian of mine. He's good in everything he's in.

[@Acme1970]

One of the best deadpan actors ever.

[@JoeMama410]

I would listen to him read the phone book.

[@ianrhodes6928]

His comedic timing is amazing.

[@rebapieczynski4752]

There's a movie theater here that shows Elf (and a few other movies) as a Quote-Along so anybody at anytime will say the movie lines out loud - or sign along. It's so much fun.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

These 2 Must See Absolute Classics Can Be Watched Anytime Of Year,, "THE GHOST AND MR. CHICKEN" & "FATHER GOOSE"..Both Well Worth Your Time.

[@garycrow1943]

Both are films that do not get the credit they deserve. My favorite Grant role and Don Knotts was a comic genius.

[@hippychikforever]

I watch The Ghost & Mr. Chicken every Halloween!

[@debbiek4951]

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken...one of my favorite movies. Best running gag line in the movie is still use by my family when we want to cheer someone on..."Atta boy, Luther!"

[@thomaspasqualone9379]

Going home to watch this now. Your reaction that is. Can't wait!

[@isabeauwolf562]

I watch Elf every Christmas. Still makes me laugh, smile and cry. I'm so excited for you to watch The Nightmare Before Christmas! I still remember getting the vhs on my 6th birthday. My mom and me watch it every Halloween and Christmas. One of my favorite stop motion movies are "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", and "A Year without a Santa Clause." Then I watch "Rudolph's Shiny New Year" for New Years.

[@papamaniac2410]

People always seem to miss "The Little Drummer Boy", my favorite stop motion Christmas special.

[@isabeauwolf562]

@@papamaniac2410 I haven't seen it in such a long time. I remember crying my eyes out as a kid. T-T

[@johnhurkett778]

Yes. The Nightmare Before Christmas is indeed a two holiday classic

[@zacharysiple629]

6:20 "Bye Buddy! Hope you find your Dad!" That's Jon Faverau, the director. He also plays the doctor later at 11:14. Jon also directed IRON MAN. :)

[@SuprousOxide]

And played Tony's friend Happy

[@Robert3377]

8:57 You stopped yourself from having an Adele Dazeem moment! I don’t know if I’m impressed or disappointed.

[@cixelsyd40]

Fun Fact: Jovie didn't have any singing parts in the original script. They were added after Zooey was cast to show off her singing skills