Elf is an undisputed favourite Christmas movie, but this is a definitive list of why Buddy the Elf and co make the BEST Christmas movie. Come on, any movie with Will Ferrell, Zoeey Deschanel, James Caan, Mary Steenburgen and Peter Dinklage (before his Game of Thrones role) is on to a winner.

“Wow, you’re fast. I’m glad I caught up to you. I waited 5 hours for you. Why is your coat so big? So, good news – I saw a dog today. Have you seen a dog? You probably have. How was school? Was it fun? Did you get a lot of homework? Huh? Do you have any friends? Do you have a best friend? Does he have a big coat, too?” All good stuff for public transport chat.