Elves are kind of - you know those stained glass saints in Catholic churches and such places? Like that, only without the religious overtones, if you understand what I mean. But as Sam says, they're a bit above my likes and dislikes. (I like 'em anyway....)
Outside of Elves being immortal - which they didn't achieve on their own - I don't see where they are any better than Men. Their culture is stagnant and they live in the past. They'd rather leave than rebuild.