My granddaughter forced me to watch it.She finds it so bad she likes it.
10 Reviews
Awful Movie
ginnynjcil25 December 2018
Horrible acting, bad movie.
greshamben14 February 2013
The movie had premise based on a half-baked plot but the acting on "wee- man's" part is absolutely horrible. Completely obvious he's lost interest in his own character and the movie altogether by the halfway mark. Poor directors can only do so much with what they're given. Fans of Jason Acuna should stick with the Jackass series and look for nothing else of interest out of this guy. Every actor in the movie outshines "Wee-Man" by an enormous amount. The kids in the movie deserve an Oscar in comparison to Jason's acting. This movie is not worth the time it takes to watch it. Children of younger ages might enjoy Elf-Man but I strongly suggest passing this one over in lieu of just about anything else to watch.
One of the worst Christmas movies ever
kiersz3 December 2012
A really bad Christmas movie about Elf who helps a family in trouble. The father is a scientist and has some kind of invention that some bad guys want to steal. The mother pf the family is dead but there is no explanation why or how, just so a there can be a love story involved. This is a real kids movie and not worth seeing for people over 12 years. The story is bad as so is the acting, there is hardly any Christmas feeling and some parts remind of Home Alone but much worse. Not worth wasting time away. Weeman should not quite his day job. Feels like all the actors re reading the lines. The only thing that is OK are the special effect but they look ridiculous in this movie.
Simply awful
jensmartin29 December 2018
People who have given this movie anything more than 1/10 have surely done so sarcastically, right?
Off the top of my head I honestly can not think of a movie worse than this that I have ever seen. Everything about it is terrible!!
Off the top of my head I honestly can not think of a movie worse than this that I have ever seen. Everything about it is terrible!!
Best Movie I've Ever Seen
z-4227711 May 2018
Elf man truly surpasses any movie I've ever watched. When I was forced into watching this five years ago, I had low expectations, but I never expected it to become my favorite movie. I haven't watched it in about five years, but as I remember, the actor playing Ryan was truly amazing. I hope he's doing big things now! I think I saw him in a Geico commercial a few years back. Impressive!
Good family fun...
paul_haakonsen4 December 2012
I must say that "Elf-Man" was actually twice of a surprise for me.
First of all, I hadn't expected the movie to actually be as good as it was. It was honestly a wholesome and great family movie for the Christmas time, much in the likes of "Home Alone".
Secondly, and most importantly for me, was that Jeffrey Combs was in it. I hadn't picked up on that before I was watched the names billed in the intro of the movie. So that was a nice surprise, and somewhat interesting to see him in this kind of movie, and not only in the usual horror movies that he is mostly known for. Always great to see an actor (or actress) diversify and spread out into other genres.
The story in "Elf-Man" is about a family whose Christmas is not looking all too bright, when further tragedy strikes as the father (played by Mackenzie Astin) is kidnapped by three criminals (played by Jeffrey Combs, Dave Coyne and Larry Nichols) who wants to steal the chip that produces electricity that he produced. His children, Kasey (played by Carly Robell) and Ryan (played by Blake Kaiser) is looked after by their grandmother (played by Marty Terry) when Kasey makes a wish upon an old elf figurine. As Christmas is the time of miracles, her wish comes true, and an elf (played by Jason 'Wee Man' Acuña) appears to help the family restore the Yule tide peace.
For a family movie, then "Elf-Man" is quite entertaining, especially if you were amongst the ones who enjoyed the "Home Alone" movies. There is laughter, love, hope, magic and 'danger' all to be had in this movie (of course, on a level where kids can enjoy it). And it is also a movie that tells the story of the value of family, love and the special time of the Christmas time.
So for a family with children, then "Elf-Man" does have potential to become a returning movie on the watch list during the Christmas time.
First of all, I hadn't expected the movie to actually be as good as it was. It was honestly a wholesome and great family movie for the Christmas time, much in the likes of "Home Alone".
Secondly, and most importantly for me, was that Jeffrey Combs was in it. I hadn't picked up on that before I was watched the names billed in the intro of the movie. So that was a nice surprise, and somewhat interesting to see him in this kind of movie, and not only in the usual horror movies that he is mostly known for. Always great to see an actor (or actress) diversify and spread out into other genres.
The story in "Elf-Man" is about a family whose Christmas is not looking all too bright, when further tragedy strikes as the father (played by Mackenzie Astin) is kidnapped by three criminals (played by Jeffrey Combs, Dave Coyne and Larry Nichols) who wants to steal the chip that produces electricity that he produced. His children, Kasey (played by Carly Robell) and Ryan (played by Blake Kaiser) is looked after by their grandmother (played by Marty Terry) when Kasey makes a wish upon an old elf figurine. As Christmas is the time of miracles, her wish comes true, and an elf (played by Jason 'Wee Man' Acuña) appears to help the family restore the Yule tide peace.
For a family movie, then "Elf-Man" is quite entertaining, especially if you were amongst the ones who enjoyed the "Home Alone" movies. There is laughter, love, hope, magic and 'danger' all to be had in this movie (of course, on a level where kids can enjoy it). And it is also a movie that tells the story of the value of family, love and the special time of the Christmas time.
So for a family with children, then "Elf-Man" does have potential to become a returning movie on the watch list during the Christmas time.
An unexpected Christmas tradition
bmswine24 December 2015
Warning: Spoilers
Bursting at the seems with every imaginable trope and cliché, this film will entertain parts of you that you didn't know existed. With a weak plot and worse acting, this movie proves to be so terrible that it's hilarious. It brings countless new treasures to the Christmas movie genre, from the magically alive fruitcake to the power of mistletoe (hint: it's not what you expect). In an unprecedented mash-up of Christmas magic and superhero action, Elf-Man provides an cinematic experience like no other. This film is sure to join our family's list of traditional Christmas films, and to be enjoyed every year with a stiff glass of eggnog and countless bouts of laughter.
A word of warning: at a few unfortunate points, the movie does have some intentional comedic moments. Simply grimace at these and move on to laugh at the rest of the film.
A word of warning: at a few unfortunate points, the movie does have some intentional comedic moments. Simply grimace at these and move on to laugh at the rest of the film.
'You think I haven't dealt...with Elves before?'
stevencarthur3 December 2018
First off- is this a serious movie? Nope. But it achieves what it sets out to do- which is a funny, ridiculous, and sometimes absurd holiday movie. The comedic timing is pretty good- Wee Man's acting isn't great (it works)- but the other cast members all have shining moments in the film that have the potential to make you laugh. It's more fun with a buddy- or kids. I watched with a pal- and we laughed throughout it. So if you're looking for something silly- watch this. PS- I love Jeffrey Combs- and he's zany fun in this. Totally commits to the role and it's awesome.
An Exceptionally-Rare, Bright, And Cheerful Christmas Film.
vitreous-3969722 April 2022
This film has it all:
Kindness
Acceptance
Redemption
The Value Of Family
Good-Natured Humor
The Magic Of Christmas
Uplifting, Bright, And Colorful Special Effects
This film is of the rare class of films to be watched each Christmas and every Christmas.
Kindness
Acceptance
Redemption
The Value Of Family
Good-Natured Humor
The Magic Of Christmas
Uplifting, Bright, And Colorful Special Effects
This film is of the rare class of films to be watched each Christmas and every Christmas.
I'd rather watch Elf!
adamjohns-4257529 October 2020
To start with it seemed like a cheap version of "Honey I Shrunk The Kids" at Christmas. A neglectful inventor Father and his motherless children trying to enjoy the season and then these terribly acted Elves turned up and I turned it off.
I assume that some of these made for TV films are meant to be watched with the kids at the weekend. I certainly don't seem to be the target audience though and I love kids films. Give me a proper romance without all the nonsense and silliness or a well made children's story.
Unrated as unfinished.
I assume that some of these made for TV films are meant to be watched with the kids at the weekend. I certainly don't seem to be the target audience though and I love kids films. Give me a proper romance without all the nonsense and silliness or a well made children's story.
Unrated as unfinished.
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