Movie spotlight
Elfing Around
A feature film created with one man's voice, license-free music and stock photos. Cinema in its impurest form. In Joel Edmiston's Elfing Around, Santa Claus is out for revenge after his disgruntled elves send him to space. Jolly Old Saint Nick no more, he doesn't care who he pisses off on his journey to get home, get laid and get even.
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Plot Summary
A cynical department store elf, tired of the commercialized holiday season, discovers a magical amulet that allows him to travel to the North Pole. There, he encounters a group of elves determined to save Christmas from a corporate takeover. He must confront his own jaded view of the holidays and help them in their quest.
Critical Reception
Elfing Around received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. It was often described as a predictable and uninspired holiday film with a weak plot and underdeveloped characters. However, some viewers found it to be a lighthearted and harmless watch for families during the Christmas season.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a formulaic plot and a lack of originality.
Character development is minimal, making it difficult for viewers to connect with the story.
While intended for families, it fails to offer a truly engaging or memorable holiday experience.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a sentiment that the movie is a forgettable holiday offering, with some finding it too simplistic and others too uninspired to recommend.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in Toronto, Canada, a common filming location for many holiday-themed television movies.
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