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Elf: Buddy the Elf gets excited to see Santa again: Notes: There were many references to other holiday films and specials in this movie...I definitely recall the George Bailey reenactment of Buddy the Elf walking on the bridge; the Island of Misfit Toys reference when the animals are floating on the broken ice float, and even the park rangers paid homage to Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings, I believe. I know there are others, but thus far, my Google searches have been fruitless. What others have you seen? Please comment below. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: Clark Griswold lights it up A Christmas Story: Ralphie's least favorite christmas gift

10) Prancer What starts out as a syrupy, whiney melodrama, as dark as "The House Without a Christmas Tree", with similar themes, turns out to be very Grinchlike as townspeople rally to save the spirit of Christmas. A predictable storyline won't stop children from loving this movie. It might even make some people well up in the old eye sockets... 3 out of 4 elves recommend this christmas movie! 9) Santa Claus: The Movie This movie was so hyped up. I was a freshman in college, and with a buddy of mine who was also a christmas freak, and we drove 40 miles to see the premiere. It was supposed to be "Santa Claus" as if done by George Lucas - special effects abound, and it was, visually, pretty darn impressive. What I didn't like was Dudley Moore - never a personal favorite. Like "The Grinch", perhaps the hype and the expectations were not met. 3 out of 4 elves recommend this movie! 8) The Santa Clause It's hard to imagine Tim Allen as Santa. After a...