I LOVE Buddy the *Elf*!!! First time watching!!

[@mcoffroadinaz4075]

"You sit on a throne of lies." I can't tell you how many times, I've used this.

[@chrisangeldones9]

“Keep the baby or eliminate it.” -Vkunia 😂

[@carlosfer2201]

well now we know she's pro- [insert]

[@grumpy_older_man]

"Why is he walking like Bigfoot? He's doing the Bigfoot walk!" This nod to the IRL Bigfoot picture always makes me smile.

[@puffadder92]

Aye, the Patterson-Gimlin footage. They made a similar joke in the 2000 Grinch movie

[@TheRubberDuck77]

Fun Fact: The elf that grades Buddy on his etch a sketch making is played by Peter Billingsley, who also played the lead, Ralphie, in A Christmas Story

[@Tconlon251_2]

Also the lab guy in Iron Man & SM: Far from Home

[@libertyresearch-iu4fy]

Santa was also the voice of Mr Fredricksen in 'Up!'

[@Longshanks1690]

The older I get, the more I’m watching this movie for James Caan’s straight man routine more than Will Ferrell’s crazy one. Every one of his facial reactions is perfect, he knows exactly how to portray this bewildered middle aged businessman exasperated at the presence of this force of chaos that’s been dropped into his life against his will. It’s like he’s portraying a guy who wants to make a drama about a struggling publishing company but the stupid Elf comedy keeps getting in the way. Absolutely perfect casting.

[@Stefi-P]

I've always thought James Caan is underappreciated. Admittedly, he usually plays the same character in everything, but he's good at it. Rollerball, he's tough and confident on the rollerball court, but as soon as he's talking to his boss or the computer guy, he's suddenly out of his element nervous and subservient.

[@jesseatkins9826]

“The yellow ones don’t stop” is my favorite line😂👍

[@Mr.Ekshin]

Who among us has NOT wondered how many cookies will fit in a VCR? I mean... that mouth-like opening is just begging to be fed.

[@Juggler1525]

What is a vcr?

[@Fonny222]

As a child more than once my parents took the broken VCR to a repair shop only to find toys shoved inside.

[@Fonny222]

@@Juggler1525a device that played VHS tapes.

[@tomiyu2297]

I shoved a whole PB&J Sandwich into the VCR.. It looked hungry.

[@rimasmuliolis1136]

​@@tomiyu2297LoL I paid a repair shop to "fix" mine. The tech saved the grilled cheese sammich in a zip lock bag as proof.

[@ceremus]

My favorite fact in retrospect about this movie is that Buddy is the Manic Pixie Dream Girl to Jovie.

[@dustinherk8124]

the Uno reversal

[@the98themperoroftheholybri33]

"like a breath of sunshine" - Vkunia

[@AndyBrazeau-e1c]

And a ray of fresh air!

[@jacksonconley5117]

She’s like a ray of sunshine.

[@YourXavier]

The exact opposite of butt tanning.

[@PixelatedH2O]

Gimbels and Macys used to be competing department stores. Gimbels operated from 1842 until 1987.

[@FrankJReynolds]

When I was a kid growing up in NYC in the 70s, Gimbels was almost as popular as Macy’s. They were just a block or two away from each other. My mom would go shopping at both in one trip, and take my brother and me with her.

[@richarddefortuna2252]

​@FrankJReynolds that rivalry was a core plot point of the movie Miracle on 34th Street.

[@thebatmanbadass30000]

So in this universe it thrived?! That's kind of cool

[@FrankJReynolds]

@@thebatmanbadass30000 It’s common for Hollywood to use department stores that went out of business instead of making up fake ones. In DIE HARD 3, Jeremy Irons blew up Bonwit Teller, but it also had been out of business for years.

[@tomturbo1317]

Gimbel's is a real thing. Or at least it was.

[@spikejr3113jr]

6:17 Just a weird little fun fact when he mistakes that guy for Santa, that was not in the script that guy just happened to be walking in New York in that outfit the day of filming and Will Ferrell saw him and just improved the scene.

[@Phelddagrif1998]

The whole scene of him walking through new york is all improvised most of the people around him aren’t extras. Except the “World’s best cup of coffee” scene. And yes he is actually touch the gum on that railing. I would assume he didn’t actually eat any though.

[@RyneMurray23]

I just noticed, but Emily is unloading groceries when she notices Michael on the TV. She got Buddy more syrup because she saw how much he loved it.

[@robertdarger9773]

Emily Hobbs played by Mary Steenburgen, is a actress I've always liked, she was in stuff like. What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Step-Brothers, Back to the Future 3, Parenthood(one of my favorite movies), she's just a wonderful actress.

[@adrianaheiler9794]

And I feel she mostly gets to play the supportive mom or teacher. I don't remember seeing her in anything as a grumpy lady. She just has that aura of genuine niceness around her.

[@dnish6673]

@@adrianaheiler9794 Watch her in Justified - villain role. And a lawyer on the wrong side in Philadelphia (TBF she was portrayed as just trying to effectively do her job).

[@TylerDurden-td2yg]

Zoey Deschanel in the 2000´s is the crush of everyone pretty much

[@robertbunting3117]

"He landed right in Central Park." 'That is such good luck.' No, that's Christmas Magic you muggle (Merry Christmas)

[@spaceshiplewis]

What was she expecting? A reindeer hitting a tower?

[@ju2545]

No Santa is not human. He’s also an elf. Elves have an indefinite lifespan which is why he lives so long. He is 1,741-1,754 years old

[@leojamesclune1730]

Its hit or miss between human or elf, depending on the source. But "The Night Before Christmas" calls him an elf

[@Shritistrang]

"He's an angry elf." My favorite line in the whole movie.

[@lachlanmaheux3408]

My mom always laughs.

[@Fonny222]

I feel like Sonny Corleone from The Godfather came out of James Caan a couple times in this movie. Specifically when he pushed Buddy up against the wall and then later when he yells at Buddy to get out of his life.

[@christianwise637]

I'm not sure if this film would've worked as well as it does if it didn't have Will Ferrell playing Buddy. His sense of childlike excitement and wonder is so infectiously charming, his comedic timing is absolutely phenomenal, and his commitment to the part (e.g. eating all those ultra-sweet foods for real and getting really sick afterwards for real) just makes it such an amazing ride. A wonderful Christmas classic.

[@GraemeCampbellMusic]

This reaction really made my Christmas Eve, thanks for doing it 😀

[@MCscarfacematt]

Gimbel Brothers (known simply as Gimbels) was an American department store corporation that operated for over a century, from 1842 until 1987. they are referenced in a lot of Christmas movies in NYC the stot coming out of the Lincoln Tunnel actually caused several car crashes from people slowing down to gawk at what was going on the "santa" or "not santa" was just a guy out for a walk all the street NYC shots were done without a filming permit because they couldn't afford to shut down the streets the cotton balls are just cotton candy with no dye all the junkfood on the spaghetti for breakfast had to be shot twice because will puked in the first take

[@timhibbard4226]

Watching V during the holidays is like a ray of fresh air! 😉

[@joeblankenship377]

Tyrion's an angry elf!

[@AFMountaineer2000]

Call him elf, one more time!

[@bradettinger3380]

🤣

[@Galiant2010]

@@AFMountaineer2000 "All elves are bastards in their father's eyes."

[@dnish6673]

He drinks and he writes kids books.

[@markzilla6895]

Fun fact, that's Ralphie from A Christmas Story as the elf foreman.

[@fusionaddict]

Did you recognize the elf supervisor? That’s Peter Billingsley, AKA Ralphie from A Christmas Story!

[@Chaz22]

if you didn't know, the elf at 3:17 is the kid from A Christmas Story

[@GreatBocaj]

I learned that one after watching a documentary on Elf. It is interesting how the movie almost got scrapped due to lawsuits.

[@Anubis_underworld]

Everyone already knows that

[@kevinL5425]

Santa in this movie (Ed Asner) also voiced the old man Carl in the movie “Up” in 2009. Now you can put a face to the voice, although the animators for “Up” were not far off. He also played Lou Grant on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and the “Lou Grant” spinoff in the 70s.

[@top_gallant]

Buddy and Borat would have been the best duo ever.

[@codym5236]

Buddy's supervisor, when he's making toys, is actually the boy that played Ralphie in "A Christmas story"

[@darrenp2096]

The Bigfoot walk cracks me up every time 😅😅

[@KevDaly]

From one point of view since Santa was originally an historical figure (St Nicholas, from the 4th century) he's definitely human.

[@AlexPBenton]

My mom always makes spaghetti with syrup in the sauce. It’s genuinely great, it cuts the acidity and doesn’t mess with the flavor

[@lainsechoes]

Rest in peace Bob Newhart, who played Papa Elf.

[@corymorrison2200]

3:36 Will Ferrell was actually afraid of the jack-in-the-boxes. Can't blame him.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

They were remotely controlled and he had no idea when they would or wouldn't pop up. His jump scare was genuine.

[@ACU_misfit]

"Im singing. Im in a store, and im singing!" 🎶🎵

[@trouari7825]

There's no singing in the North Pole! 😆

[@evansanchez8919]

Yes, there is!

[@trouari7825]

@@evansanchez8919 no there's not!

[@evansanchez8919]

We sing all the time!

[@troy34bronze]

Smiling is my favorite

[@GrilloTheFlightless]

It’s strange - I’ve never really liked this film and I only watched it when my kids were younger. But I’ve watched three reactions to this film this year and really enjoyed the reactions! Merry Christmas to you and a Happy New Year!

[@naythonmeadows]

25:39 "you better believe, or you'll regret it."

[@jamesmin]

19:00 I lived and worked in Manhattan 2002-2003 (and the 2000s) and rent was much cheaper than it is now, and I had friends who worked service jobs and lived in the city. Though the quality and size of the apts is of course exaggerated in movies. I often walked by the filming of this movie, because I worked in midtown and hung out in KTown often, and saw them filming at the Empire State Building close by. I remember it was such a treat. Nothing like Christmas in New York!

[@Depre666]

Merry Christmas ❤ 🎄

[@joshuawells835]

RIP Bob Newhart, Ed Asner, and James Caan. My high school news broadcast used to play the "SAAAAAANNNNNTTTAAAAA!!!!!" clip a lot.

[@dnish6673]

James Caan.

[@joshuawells835]

@ Thanks

[@RyneMurray23]

Buddy gets along well with kids because in elf years he is the same as a child elf. All of the adult elfs are in there 80s and 100s.

[@thefallofoscar]

Given this took place in the early 2000s. Zooey's character could have afforded that apartment in Manhattan. To a certain extent lol

[@Tconlon251_2]

I’m thinking it was her parents’ place and even though they moved to Florida long ago they kept their names on the lease for rent control purposes

[@dnish6673]

She was behind in utilities - theyn turned off the hot water.

[@Nemnex]

This is the movie my family watches every Christmas season, always a good time.

[@TerryAllenSwartos]

No, Santa isn’t human. Clement C. Moore said, “He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, and I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself.”

[@dggydddy59]

If you've ever seen the animated movie "Up," the actor who did the voice for the main character, the old guy Mr. Frederickson, is the same actor playing Santa in Elf.

[@zedwpd]

She works in Manhattan, I'm not so sure she lives there.

[@enurtsold3296]

We got White Christmas! ☃ 1:56 Ya look like Zooey Deschanel 🤣 5:20 The Snowman and the toys are inspired by the old Christmas classic *_"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and The Island of Misfit Toys"_* (1964) 😄 11:20 _Fun fact:_ It's major social faux pas in Japan to send lingerie as a gift, no matter the situation. The more you know 🌈 23:22 The Central Park rangers are the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (Conquest, War, Famine, Death) 👹 25:34 Didn't ya hear? Already, a Grandma got run over by a reindeer walking home Xmas eve 🤔 _Yet another fun fact:_ The actor who played the Dad (James Caan, RIP) also played the first mafia son Santino in *_"The Godfather"_* films 😁

[@jimbaker5110]

Oh yea and there is this movie made in 1984 by Steven Spielberg (famous director) - it’s called “Gremlins” - kind of a Christmas movie. But it can stand on its own like a movie like Back to the Future can. It’s a creative movie. Watch that one.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

Fans of the series "Northern Exposure" know that there's a portal in the Arctic that leads to NYC.

[@swordmonkey6635]

Santa, according to songs, is a "Jolly old elf".... so he's an elf.

[@alicestevens8291]

I overlooked the quality the first time but wasn't really paying attention then. The detailed work put into everything in this is admirable and gives it that living storybook flavor. The physical comedy and especially prop is, well what made for the memorable scenes and is great work to. Reminds of National Lampoons which used a lot of that and getting every drop out of the props. The settings both generated and real are just. I have a thing for that method and especially when they know to take their time and let us get a full panoramic view in as if we were being taken on ride. Then to use that scope to highlight other scale, Buddy's and in comparison, then tight spaces like the bathrooms, workplaces and offices and how they are sort of diminished of life and it's fullness. I mean that right there is a lot of legwork and smart thinking. Over to the expression work to credit the rest of the cast since everyone knows the deal with Will. Having them be softer to emphasize how stark Buddy is and more often story telling through facial acting. I don't think there is even a still that does not tell a story. It is much more than the light goofball comedy it's made out to be.

[@Clambamthankyoumam]

I hope you had a merry Christmas Vicky and that you have a Happy New Year! 🎁🎄🥰❤️💖

[@iminumst7827]

I just rewatched this with my family, but I don't mind going again lol. great movie.

[@jamesjones8482]

Great reaction! Hope you had a merry Christmas, and wish you a happy New Year! 👍👸❤

[@Scott_Forsell]

Gimbel's used to be a department store chain. Out of Milwaukee, I believe. Had a big store in Manhattan.

[@marlounbayari1288]

This is a classic that’s been playing Christmas Day in my household since the beginning. :)

[@ericjohnson6120]

4:11 Funny you should mention that. Will Ferrel is in basketball movie called "Semi-Pro."

[@jonathanross149]

Macy's and Gimbel's were classic New York department stories. Gimbel's closed in 1987. Have you seen Miracle on 34th St?

[@Ryan_Dye-r]

Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas!

[@NetanelWorthy]

16:06 Can you even get fired if you never worked there to begin with? 😂

[@mastervodo6840]

"Like a breath of sunshine". As opposed to.... what? A fart of Darkness? I've had those.

[@smavtmb2196]

Love it. 🎄 It's hard to believe Elf is 21 years old.

[@Tconlon251_2]

I find it hard to believe that in those 21 years, Jon Favreau helped start the biggest media franchise in history and reinvigorated the third biggest media franchise

[@chrismeulen8108]

"I believe it's the 20th year anniverary...yeah....2003" VKunia still living in 2023 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@KennyMrTerrellThisIsTheWay2024]

Merry Christmas Vicky. 🎄🎁🥛🍪🎅🏼☃️ I enjoy your reaction to Elf💚. Love Will Ferrell and Zooey Deschanel and peter dinklage, Jon Favreau, Mary Steenburgen.

[@soad2rox]

Such a fun Christmas film 😊

[@bobapjok4241]

Not a play on Macy's, Gimbles was around for a very long time. Similar type store, but it was real. Gimbles was my mothers favorite store.

[@JoshuaWhitney-pj4su]

Rip to all the actors that was in this movie, especially to Bob Newhart who just recently died in July 18, 2024. It's kind of sad because I was looking this up about a year ago and it said he's still alive, now it just hurts me even more now that I just looked that up. And I'm really sad that James Caan died in July 6, 2022. It's a shame we lost a lot of good actors.

[@dutch90skid70]

Zooey is at her most prettiest EVER in this movie... Like how Scarlett was in Lost in Translation.

[@Anubis_underworld]

"Most prettiest ever"? You need to practice your sentence structure.

[@D0nut42]

Santa is Odin. Every Yuletide, he rides throughout Midgard on his *eight* legged horse, Sleipnir. He hunts down the dishonorable people who would prey on families during this sacred time, his fur cloak stained red by the end of his ride. This is one tale of one small part of the amalgamation of mythical and historical figures that make up Santa Claus....plus the total overhaul the Coca Cola corporation forced on him in the 50's.

[@eastportland]

Next year: Bad Santa, maybe?

[@swordmonkey6635]

Santa wasn't aiming for the crowd. The reindeer were bolting and slightly out of control. Santa was just trying to avoid crashing. I think Santa pulled up to get more air and the extra magic kicked in to leap into the sky over the crowd.

[@Ian-xx1xb]

Merry Christmas vicky thankyou for everything youve done this year have a fantastic day and may it be everything you wished it to be 🎄🧑‍🎄🎁 shall be watching this later today with a drink or two 🍷

[@Anubis_underworld]

She hasn't done anything

[@3DJapan]

2:46 The shoes are all trick photography, with Will Ferrell being closer to the camera to look bigger.

[@tremorsfan]

Will Ferrell actually threw up on the first take of the spaghetti eating scene.

[@Scott_Forsell]

Entirely forgot that Kyle Gass was in this. Me, and KG. "That's me!" Tenacious D

[@joshpeveto805]

Just banger after banger! Girl you're on a damn roll right now keep it up with these epic, amazing movies!

[@brandonbullington]

Merry Christmas, Vicky! 🎄❤️

[@UncleQue]

Perhaps the main reason this became so beloved is because Ferrell played the role straight. By that I mean that there’s no “wink” to the camera so to speak. Buddy actually believes he’s an elf. It’s probably his most loved movie. It’s not uncommon for people that normally don’t like him to enjoy this one. It’ll remain a classic for years to come.

[@jeffthompson9622]

Thanks for sharing your reaction to "Elf." I've liked it since seeing it in the theater. This, "Stranger Than Fiction," and "Megamind" are my favorite Will Farrell films. I've liked Mary Steenbergen since "Time After Time."

[@knockoutking3764]

Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

[@paul_is_here5813]

Merry Christmas V!

[@SurvivorBri]

There was supposed to be a sequel but Favreau and Farrel did not get along at all, so it was scraped. Lots of behind the scenes drama. James Caan talked about this in an interview years later. Personally, I think this movie stands fine on its own.

[@dustinherk8124]

we dont talk about crashing in New York.

[@burkeiowa]

Watch Miracle on 34th Street (old and new versions) to see Gimbel's store in another movie.

[@Noah_playzFN]

Hey V, just wanting to wish a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you!

[@rogertemple7193]

Merry Christmas Vicky.🎄🧑‍🎄🎄

[@geody3001]

If you like Peter Dinklage you should watch The Station Agent, if you haven't seen it already. It is from the same year as Elf, 2003, but Dinklage is the star. He's awesome in it and it's a great movie, in my opinion.

[@AwesomerSupreme]

Merry Christmas!

[@SweenyTodd98]

12:25 I wonder if you noticed that she’s Clara from Back to the Future part 3?

[@3DJapan]

She was also a main character in the 2015-18 show The Last Man on Earth.

[@corymorrison2200]

Plus the mom in Step Brothers

[@accident12123]

25:09 radioman!!!!!!!!!

[@JedHead77]

V, the secretary you’ve seen in The Mandalorian.

[@Darth_CZR]

Fun fact: The mom is Clara from Back to the Future 3 and the elf that sent him to the toy testing is Ralphie from a Christmas Story 😊

[@Anubis_underworld]

That isn't a fun fact. It's pretty well known

[@Darth_CZR]

@Anubis_underworld yeah, but probably she doesn't know given the fact it's her first time watching this movie

[@Anubis_underworld]

@@Darth_CZR she had mentioned seeing the movie in a previous video from over a year ago. The reaction is fake

[@gregmaestas2069]

Will Ferrell is on the commercials

[@oscarjavierguerrerocontrer8562]

OMG! Vee is SO beautiful!! ❤❤❤❤

[@thevideoends617]

1:43 what is this famous sound called? edit: It's X files.

[@theawesomeman9821]

Merry Christmas!!!!

[@vincenzobonadonna4556]

15:24 The similarities between this and Step Brothers are palpable.

[@hunteradams2123]

Also, Mary Steenbergen reunites with Will Ferrell as his mother in Step Brothers.

[@aaronlewis4369]

merry Christmas Vicky.

[@danlayne9436]

Santa is a jolly old elf...