J.R.R. Tolkien conceived Glorfindel as an Elf hero to rival champions like Aragorn and Legolas, so it was a shame he got left out of Peter Jackson's movies. Arwen actually ended up taking his place.

Buddy is a hero and savior of Christmas in "Elf," there is no denying that, but he could have also been his own champion. Instead, his implied disability is an afterthought in the film ...