Rating: B- -- As holiday newcomers go, this is much better than socks and underwear from Grandma. Just don't expect a shiny new train set. Full Review

It's too much of a rehash of the original, superior Elf and the songs by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin while fine, won't stick with viewers for a minute after the program concludes. Full Review

Rating: 4/5 -- Animated version of much-loved tale invites younger viewers. Full Review

Rating: 4/5 -- Every little once in a while, a television special reminds us that the Christmas spirit can make the impossible come true. In Elf, for example, the goofiest guy on the planet gets kissed by a beautiful blond. Now that's what I'm talking about. Full Review

The story is sweet, and the special is still a good choice for family viewing. Full Review

Clever enough for adults, sweet enough for young kids and musically inventive enough to please the worst Scrooge. Full Review

Rating: B -- Marrying that source material to the stop-motion components of the original Elf, Buddy's Musical Christmas won't supplant its big-screen inspiration-but it sure is a sight to behold. Full Review