6.9 of 10. An amusing, funny sequel, but it lacks the depth and insight of the first. It still works in many ways as a gross-out comedy and satirical critique of the Christmas industry.
Like the 2003 original, it's probably still too much for the typical holiday film viewer. Gross out humor has come a long way and become much more the norm, but it's far from family viewing cartoons with Santa's elves.
As to elves, 13 years later, little people/elves are also at the peak of their popularity. Even tiny hands seem to be big. But they are definitely not heroes in this film, though they definitely get to show off their skills - as do the fat, overfed fastfood kids.
Like the 2003 original, it's probably still too much for the typical holiday film viewer. Gross out humor has come a long way and become much more the norm, but it's far from family viewing cartoons with Santa's elves.
As to elves, 13 years later, little people/elves are also at the peak of their popularity. Even tiny hands seem to be big. But they are definitely not heroes in this film, though they definitely get to show off their skills - as do the fat, overfed fastfood kids.