Give Buddy the gift of gold statue!
Will Ferrell’s performance as Buddy the Elf in the 2003 comedy filmElfis adored by fans around the world.
But was it worthy of an Oscar?Love Actuallydirector Richard Curtis thinks so.
Will Ferrell as Buddy the Elf in ‘Elf’.Everett Collection
“But it’s the price you pay, as it were.
Comedies tend to make a bit of money, and then you don’t get the prizes.”
Can I just make this very clear?Elf, for me, is the masterpiece.
That’s a film I can’t watch too many times."
But Curtis' admiration for comedic performances isn’t limited to Santa’s no-so-little helper.
Is there an Oscar category yet for “Overlooked Comedy From the Past?”
Academy, get on that.
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