ELF (2003) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

Elf (2003) First Time Watching Movie Reaction, Review, and Commentary for JL. Many moments of loving that good ol' Christmas spirit and many instances of never forgetting where Sonny Corleone came from were had. Extraordinarily Ordinary Media 2022.
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[@ohnoitisnt666]

Your quote “watching people be happy is infectious” is what makes your channel so special. You probably have no real idea how much joy and happiness you spread through an often negative and polarised internet. Happy Christmas man from Ireland.

[@bobapjok4241]

Everyone loves Bob Newhart. His comedic style and timing is outstanding. His "stutter" just makes everything so funny.

[@howrued1500]

@ Bob Apjok The final episode of his second television series… CLASSIC!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@NITE_SHIFTING]

​@@howrued1500Yes, that was a great twist.

[@howrued1500]

@ N¡T€ $H¡ft¡Ng Perhaps the best in network television history…??

[@ifeelpretty5790]

I loved when he won his first Emmy just about a decade ago and he got TWO standing ovations! First when he actually won at the Creative Arts Emmys and when he presented at the Primetime Emmys and his co-presenter/co-star Jim Parsons brought it up, leading to yet another standing ovation! He’s very beloved 😊

[@Airihi]

My favorite Bob Newhart fact was that he lived with his parents till he was 29 yrs old. Famous stand up and only moved out of his parents house when he got married 😂

[@blytheguy7510]

I don't know why but that news shot of Buddy at Central Park had me laughing my ass off. It looked like that old footage of Bigfoot caught on film. 😂

[@kharma7755]

I had avoided watching "Elf" for years because I wasn't a big fan of Will's, but I think he actually killed it in this movie. The whole film is just so freaking adorable, it's impossible not to love.

[@ndschau]

The girl’s name you were trying to remember is Zooey Deschanel. She’s a top-tier heartthrob. You may have seen her in New Girl, or 500 days of summer. She does a lot of singing, and she’s good at it.

[@joshuacoldwater]

Or maybe New Girl

[@IZPC]

Can’t stop laughing at your statement. Balls jingle like jingle bells. 😂😂😂

[@johnpratt3561]

A modern Christmas classic. Can't believe next year will be the 20th anniversary of this film! Absolute home run, thanks for doing this.

[@UnlicensedOkie]

I can’t believe this came out the same year as Old School 🤣 Will Ferrell sure does have range

[@gravypatron]

Wow. Just wow.

[@laurenherda2415]

They made a movie that's perfect for children and adult humor that's not corny at all, it just works it's absolutely amazing Zooey Dachenel is the love intrest she normally is a burnette she's on that show New Girl

[@angelavoigt7758]

I have to come out of lurking to comment because I appreciated the jingle balls joke so much lol. You have genuinely become my favorite reactor and I’m so happy to be a part of your Patreon family! I hope you have a great holiday season! 🎄

[@EOMReacts]

Welcome to the family and stoked you’re here! Appreciate the support!

[@RoseTintMyWorld-cr5zo]

"I never expected a movie to be so silly, but so beautiful" ❤ Yes!! So glad you loved it. A lot of folks don't like this movie and Will gets on their nerves like you mentioned he has in other movies/shows. But this has always been the perfect Christmas movie for me; a mix of kid and adult humor with so much heart! I think I saw it three times in the movie theater when I was around 13 and it was new. Buddy shows us how just a bit of kindness and cheer can make an impact on everyone we meet. Thanks for your great reaction 🥰

[@RetroClassic66]

11:22 It once was a real place, but no longer is. This movie was made in 2003; the once-popular Gimbel’s Department Store had gone out of business in 1987. Although the store had been closed for sixteen years, the New York City location was a primary setting for this film. Exterior shots were filmed at the Textile Building at 295 Fifth Avenue with visual effects added later, while interior shots were filmed in the 34th Street Macy's flagship store. That last part is ironic because Macy’s and Gimbel’s had once been very big rivals for shoppers, particularly in New York City.

[@BigGator5]

"You sit on a throne of lies!" Fun Fact: The elf Ming Ming, who appears briefly in the beginning of the film, is played by Peter Billingsley, who starred as Ralphie Parker in the classic holiday film A Christmas Story (1983). Inspired Costumes Fact: The design for Santa's Workshop as well as the elf uniforms come from Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964). The elf uniforms completely mirror the ones from the television special. Most of the animals in the North Pole are also designed to look like the same form of stop-motion animation used in Rudolph. Guerilla Filmmaking Fact: On the final day of shooting in New York City, it was just director Jon Favreau, Will Ferrell, and a camera man driving around the city looking for locations to shoot. They would jump out and ask pedestrians if they would be willing to be extras for some quick cash, while Ferrell paraded around acting like Buddy. Much of the montage when Buddy first arrives in New York City was filmed then, such as when he is getting his shoes shined, and jumping between traffic. Several minor traffic accidents occurred when Will Ferrell walked through the Lincoln Tunnel in his costume, because people were so surprised (and distracted from their driving) to see him wearing an elf outfit.

[@BigGator5]

To be honest, I don't like this movie much on a personal level. I don't hate it and it's an objectively good, and funny, movie. However the older I get, the more I enjoy situational comedy more over "LOL, I'M SO RANDOM!" humor.

[@msmrsro]

Also, the head Elf is played by Peter Billingsley who played the lead character, Ralphie, in “A Christmas Story”.

[@axx6435]

I’m not a Will Ferrall either, but he was perfect for this role and I’ve watched it every year since it came out.

[@S_047]

The jack in the box was a real reaction. Will didn't know when it would go off

[@russgunter3834]

When he was on the news walking through the park it was like the Bigfoot video from 67.

[@Mike_Oxlong35]

"His balls jingle" JINGLING, RING-TING-TINGALING TOO!!! I gotta stop watching you in public man, people looking at me from laughing too loud, omg 😂😂😂

[@johnnyspaceman1]

The sitting of buddy in the park is like the footage of bigfoot

[@pdubbs13]

Jim Carey was first offered the part of Buddy back in 1993, the project sat around for a while and he was no longer available, so they brought in Will F. Thank goodness they did. 😊

[@shellymarquez9320]

My son literally just told me that last night! I had never known that!😊

[@jjkhawaiian]

Grinch stole Jim

[@silverdoeGirl]

This is my sons favorite movie - he's older now and still loves it. To be fair? So do I lol

[@lordwalker71]

Not sure if you have seen the movie A Christmas story but the actor who played Ralphie in that movie played the elf with the glasses and the six white puffs in his jacket and he also co produced this movie because he has gone on to be a successful movie producer who works a lot with Jon Favreau and they produced Iron man as well. The actor you said you were happy is in the movie is Bob Newhart. Apparently will Ferrell eats very healthy in his real life but he was eating so much sugar in this that he was getting painful migraines from all the sugar. Movie is played by Zooey Deschanel who usually has dark hair. I never realized that was the actor who played big worm lol

[@AyeItsGabo]

The Santa Claus with Tim Allen is also a great movie

[@buffyshellmouthcollection]

This is one of those Christmas movies that I thoroughly enjoy every year. I don’t watch too many will Farrell movies but this one really hit home and it has some Beautiful sentimental scenes that brought tears to my eyes. The humor is spot on and James Caan was fantastic in it as well. Thank you for making this video. So happy you enjoyed it. 😊

[@LordPorkChop84]

Happy Holidays EoM family 💙❤ thank you to everyone in the community for bringing me so many smiles. Blank, thank you for all your hard work ☺ J.L. thank you for your giant heart ☺ and thank you KZbin for connecting me to all these awesome people ☺ I bestow best wishes upon you all. 💙❤😍💙❤😍💙❤😍💙❤😍 TALK TO ME ROMULUS! 😆😎

[@EOMReacts]

Same to you!

[@frederickmiles8815]

One of the best Christmas movies - the king is still National Lampoons Christmas Vacation.

[@kevinsmith4429]

You gonna tell me Santa can go around the WORLD in 24 hrs ? You're thinking too much,it's killin me,smalls!

[@aaronroibeard]

Thank you for this 😂😂😂 The look you gave when Peter Dinklage walked in I died LMFAO. Merry Christmas 🎄 BRO

[@J_EOMReacts]

Lol glad you enjoyed. Merry Christmas

[@aaronroibeard]

@@J_EOMReacts 🙏🏼🤙🏼🎄

[@OneThousandHomoDJs]

Those two elves ARE twins, Pete and Pat Hulne. I've seen Pete doing improv, he was hilarious.....

[@sikksotoo]

Bob Newhart is a treasure 😄

[@julietvelarde3816]

This particular movie makes me laugh so hard! Also, his bit with Christopher Walken on SNL "Don't Fear the Reaper" BOC where Christopher Walken comes in to the sound room and keeps announcing that he needs more cowbell. That, I found, really funny!

[@julietvelarde3816]

I just remembered, Bob Newhart, from the "The Bob Newhart Show" when I was growing up!

[@JohnSmith-wh2ob]

Genuinely one of if not the greatest Christmas movie Will Ferrell is hit or miss but his 3 best are Talledega Nights, Step Brothers, and the Other Guys absolutely classic 😂 hope to see you react to those one day Will Ferrell’s best hair would be blades of glory as chazz Michael Michaels also a hilarious movie

[@ericjonesy71]

Old School will forever be Ferrell's best role.

[@anthonymiele4320]

Another really great movie with Will Ferrell is "Stranger Than Fiction".

[@starbasecarolina3876]

"did she see his south pole???" May be the funniest thing I have heard in a long time! 🤣🤣🤣

[@heoniebee9566]

You’re the first person I’ve ever seen call the ending, where Buddy writes a children’s book! Good on ya, dude!

[@johnnym7575]

It was lovely to watch along with you. This movie caught me off guard as well. It's a nice surprise and a great one to rewatch in later years . So glad you enjoyed. :)

[@bobapjok4241]

The whole setup at the north pole is based on the Christmas movie Rudolph. that's why they all have the hats and outfits like that and the talking snowman that was in the movie

[@candicelitrenta8890]

Gimbles was a real department store in NY. I don't think it's there anymore, but it was very popular once upon a time in the earlier part of the Twentieth Century

[@Solar_sigma_]

Thanks for sharing your unabashed reaction to this movie. It brought a genuine smile to my face the entire time. Merry Christmas JL and the entire EOM community!

[@J_EOMReacts]

Glad you enjoyed. Merry Christmas to you as well

[@johnpittsii7524]

Hope you are having an great and awesome day ❤️

[@The_Rad_Dad3]

I JUST learned the supervisor elf in red is Ralphie from A Christmas Story

[@donkarnage6032]

The news footage where they show Buddy walking through the park is that it is an homage to the famous Patterson-Gimlin Bigfoot sighting. I've always thought that was really funny.

[@The.Pickle]

34:02 Hahahaaa :) Merry Christmas OEM and co-pilots. Merry Christmas everyone.

[@jasonsmith6795]

It's suzie TALKSALOT!! dear lord lol I love everything about you man!

[@msmrsro]

That’s Zooey Deschanel, with dark hair and glasses she’s Jess on “the New Girl”. She also plays the older sister in a favorite movie, definitely worth watching, called “Almost Famous”.

[@hikemartman7971]

Her rendition of Baby it’s cold outside lead me to her side project, She & Him which is 🔥🔥🔥

[@hikemartman7971]

Andy’s girlfriend in Weeds

[@cesar6269]

“Did she see his South Pole” had me weak 😂😂

[@dand9244]

the news footage of buddy walking through the forest was a joke referring to bigfoot sightings, its the same pose/walk on that bigfoot footage

[@barefootanimist]

I'm so glad to hear someone else say there's such a thing as "too much Will Farrell!"

[@bryanmcdonough3558]

Rip James Caan, Ed Asner, Leon Redbone, Ray Harryhausen and Dallas McKennon

[@kevinsmith4429]

My at the time 9 year old nephew dragged me to see this. I bribed him with all the junk food he could if we could stay & watch it again . Great X-mas flick. Merry Christmas to you $ the greatest mutts in the world, your co- pilots.

[@msmrsro]

Just remembered that the wife, Mary Steenbergen, played opposite Will Farrell in “ Step Brothers”

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

A Suzy Talks A Lot is a doll that talks. Kind of like a Chatty Kathy doll.

[@msmrsro]

Santa is played by Ed Asner who voiced the old man in “Up”!

[@Fat_Kids_Jiggle]

I'm genuinely happy you watched this. This is my wife's favorite Christmas movie. And overall a fantastic movie just in generall

[@candicelitrenta8890]

The guy who was in Iron Man, Happy, also directed this movie along with directing Iron Man as well

[@PenTheMighty]

"They ain't shit, they could have built him a bed!" 💀

[@Rhodes84]

Your reaction to the racoon was hilarious

[@Rees2005]

Yay! Love this movie...a modern classic. Your reaction was great J.😊💚

[@Dylan_Platt]

I remember Mondo juices!! You're right, they were the best. All I ever find these days are Kool-Aid Koolers, which are not nearly as good. The little girl at 16:43 says "A Susie Talks-A-Lot", hahahahaha

[@lunarlion7960]

The Jingle balls at the end had me screaming lol

[@julietvelarde3816]

Again, happy, happy birthday to you, well wishes! Thank you for sharing. I may not have the money or knowledge about what a patron is yet, but I appreciate your posts.

[@beekaye1221]

4:24 Santa's favorite cookie is the plain old raisin cookie, because nobody but me ever made them and left them out. Raisin is one of the finest cookies ever made.

[@pthaloblue100]

Merry Christmas JL! 🎄 Will Farrell comedy is kinda hit and miss for me too, I agree he's perfectly cast here.

[@kevincameron8437]

This is the first reaction to Elf, and you hit it out of the park! Great reaction and it’s truly is a great Christmas movie. Thanks for sharing.

[@Airihi]

That "Santa is a stalker" line is going to end up getting you on the naughty list tsk tsk tsk

[@davidmenke7552]

I love that you cry at the moments that make me cry, too. One of my faves. Merry Christmas to you and the copilots!!!

[@BM-hb2mr]

The girl that you may know , if you've even watched "Weeds" she played in it fir a few seasons.

[@adamnaser]

JL, HAHA! She's all, "Give me that Jingle Jangle, Baby, oooohh my gaaaawd" That was amazing.

[@shellymarquez9320]

I’m with you buddy! I’m not the biggest Wil Ferrell fan either….🤷🏻‍♀️

[@user-ne1tb2cm4d]

4:58 bro that killed me lmaooooo

[@jblewis1975]

I was going to say something about your South Pole comment, but when said his balls jingle like jingle bells, I coughed chocolate chip cookies everywhere! 🤣🤣🤣 And you're right, Santa wasn't shit in this movie, lol! Merry Christmas, brother! 😁👊

[@BM-hb2mr]

Bob Newhart, anyone remember, " this my brother Darell and my other brother Darell "? The 3 hick brothers

[@jillk368]

Yes, I heard what the man said about dogs; but - - consider the fact that he is snow, after all. Gimbels was across the street from Macy's in NYC for 76 years, closing its doors in 1986. Have you seen Miracle on 34th Street? The rival store to Macy's in that movie (and at that time IRL also) was Gimbels. Jobs where employees where costumes like that often have locker rooms and showers as well.

[@davidw3281]

In my copy of the movie, Santa crashed at the end! Thanks for singing along and helping save Christmas!

[@ploppill34]

Good to see the better half of tenacious D in this movie😂

[@michaelwhite4608]

I’ve seen this film every year and i never realised that was Big worm crazy New sub love the channel and the pups happy hols everyone

[@JohnSmith-wh2ob]

That’s one of Jon favreau’s boys in real life

[@empirestateluvr9592]

Fantastic movie with a lot of great people but can we also talk about how Artie Lange was Santa in this ?!? 😂😂😅😅 and your line of “big worms ankles cold” that killed me lol! Great channel here man !!

[@Iamjulez27]

Dudes a champion fella. Keep doin what ya doin… Look forward to watching lots of movies 🍿. 😎

[@audiogarden21]

25:07. That there's Kyle Gass. One half of the dynamic duo that is Tenacious D.

[@laurakali6522]

She was in the TV show New Girl and the movie 500 Days of Summer amongst many other movies. Zooey Deschanel.

[@Karen-nx6wg]

I love your reactions. Merry Christmas.

[@christhornycroft3686]

If Santa has good taste, his favourite cookie is probably the ginger snap with real ginger. My kittens, Agnes and Winnie, can't get enough of your puppy behind you.

[@TechnicallyTexan]

Stepbrothers is Will Farrell’s best movie. And as an added bonus, you get the hilarity of John C. Reilly and others as a bonus too! Mary Steenburgen (the mom in Elf) is in it and also hilarious.

[@madeincda]

I love calling out the "shut up" before it happens. This movie jump scared you more than some horror flicks! Lmao

[@claytonskids6764]

Hi 🤗 LOVED your reaction to this movie !…First time on your channel but it didn’t take long for me to appreciate your style and insights. Thanks for sharing and making me feel welcome 👍 and for sharing your sweet dogs ✨

[@circletrack7538]

You are just so different and unique and hilarious !!! Look at the camera and then a pause "Shut up" !!! I just busted my side with laughter !!! You'll get about 20 shut ups if you watch "SIGNS" and some long pauses !!! That's a movie you have to prepare yourself a little like watching the thing !!! That movie still creeps me out !!!

[@endoraismygma]

I'm so glad you reacted to this, I knew you would like it 😁. Merry Christmas Happy Holidays ✌🎄🎅

[@woodedlane]

Kiss the puppies. One of my favorite Christmas movies is 'It Happened On Fifth Avenue.' ♥

[@gmunden1]

The building used as Gimbel's in this film used to be the luxury department store B. Altman and Company which also closed its doors(1990).

[@andieolson5693]

It took me a few watches before I began to enjoy Elf, but it's not something I make a point of watching during the holidays like I do to other movies. Love the reactions and Happy Holidays 💜🖤💜

[@eddyspecter]

I don't think you meant it to be so, but I think the phrase, "I wonder what Santas favorite cookie is, you might say it's chocolate chip, but I believe it's an oreo." is a hilarious joke for stand up comedy. Can I steal it and credit you when asked?

[@EOMReacts]

Def would be okay with that. LoL

[@candicelitrenta8890]

The girl Buddy likes was in Almost Famous other films. She really is a brunette, not a blonde like in this film. She was also in the Yes Man with Jim Carrey if you have ever seen that. She also had a TV show called The New Girl but always had dark hair

[@teenystudioflicks1635]

Another movie (comedy) about parent/child finding each other is 'Delivery Man Starring: Vince Vaughn; ‎Chris Pratt'. Surprisingly funny/great!

[@ploppill34]

I love that you laugh at your own jokes😂😂👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@laurabryannan]

Your jingle balls comment made me LOL. Hope you and yours have a Merry Christmas!

[@drewbear1969]

Careful putting Santa on the "ain't sh!t" list, he may start going to the reindeer stalls for your stocking stuffers 😄 I feel exactly the same as you about Will Ferrell, his humor's always so hit and miss for me, usually a miss. I loved him in _The Lego Movie_ though, I need to watch that one again because it's so amazing, and like Jim Carrey he's actually a good actor. Wasn't sure I'd like this film but, I did! It's funny and it's sweet 🎅 Great casting choices too, and I loved the Rankin/Bass "Rudolph" aesthetic. This was a great reaction, loved that it even got you singing! Thanks for everything you've all done this year, and Merry Christmas! 🎄🥳

[@vicegamer6944]

The secretary at 10"25 was Jerri Blank from Strangers with Candy and also in the new boss baby movie. Tina I think her character's name is.

[@ChakasCave]

Y’all make a new KZbin logo? Or am I going crazy. Looks great!!

[@giannag4581]

Thank you for reacting to this movie. I want to wish you and your co-pilots a Merry Christmas.⛄🎄

[@johnathanstruble1064]

🎄🎅🦌...love your reactions..to you , Blank, and the co pilots, MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[@EOMReacts]

Same to you!