Elf

Other mistake: When Buddy's brother is reading Santa's list he reads the newscaster's wish he looks and mutters something about letters meaning they were in alphabetical order. However when he is saying random names he does not turn the page and the names are not in alphabetical order. (01:23:00)

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Suggested correction: After he says each name, it cuts to that person and their reaction. Most of which was done without going back to Michael. Therefore, we can't say he didn't turn the pages.

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Other mistake: When Buddy confronts the department store Santa (Artie Lange), watch the kid sitting on his lap. He's mouthing the words of both Buddy and Santa as they're saying them.

Other mistake: When Buddy's brother gets a skateboard from Santa Claus in Central Park the skateboard trucks are mounted incorrectly. Both are mounted the same direction. The kingpin always faces the inside of the board, but here one is mounted facing outside.

Continuity mistake: In the very beginning, when the nun puts the baby in the crib, she puts a blanket on him he pushes it down to his feet, then the camera goes to the nun walking out of the room, and when we see the baby again the blanket is covering him again. (00:04:25)

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Buddy: We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup.

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Trivia: Will Ferrell actually walked down Lincoln Tunnel in full costume, causing several minor accidents.

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Answer: Yes.

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