In DAVID AND THE ELVES, an overworked elf named Albert (Jakub Zajac) doesn’t understand why Santa stays invisible while he delivers gifts. Albert feels underappreciated and wants to witness and prove he has the love of the people, so he runs off to the real world in hopes of witnessing the magic of Christmas. There he runs into a young boy named David (Cyprian Grabowski) who is anxious about his first Christmas in a new home, far from his grandparents. Together they set off to discover what makes Christmas special. Along the way they discover people aren’t grateful for Albert’s magical gifts, and Albert’s powers begin to fade. Will they be able to find the answer to save Albert in time?
Q-tips say: Was ok. We liked it. This movie is a Polish Christmas comedy film directed by Michał Rogalski from a screenplay. Has sub-titles.
Mrs. Q says: Parents need to know that David and the Elves is a Polish Christmas movie dubbed into English. It has a surprising amount of swearing and moderate language. Characters, including kids, use words such as “moron,” “crap,” and “ass.” Santa can be heard using words such as “hell” and “damn” and is seen smoking cigars. The main character David keeps a mostly positive attitude while he faces bullies at school and doubtful parents at home. Santa is attacked by various skeptics, including one knight in armor with a sword he swings at Santa. Various people punch Santa and the elf because they think they’re thieves or scammers. A married couple share a passionate kiss before falling on the bed together. There are scenes of them lying in bed together. Innuendo in a scene that implies a woman was caught having a repeat affair with a man named “Claus.” Though the cast is made up of mostly White male characters, Mrs. Claus and David’s mother play strong, prominent roles in the film, giving clever advice, wisdom, and helping to solve the conflict.
PS- Mrs. Q did not realize that they had “Botox” at the time from the looks of Mrs. Claus.