Blades of Glory (2007)
NETFLIX SYNOPSIS: When a scandal strips them of their gold medals, two world-class skaters (Will Ferrell and Jon Heder) skirt their way back onto the ice via a loophole that allows them to compete together as a pairs team. Will Arnett (”Arrested Development”) and Amy Poehler (”Saturday Night Live”) co-star as their competitive on-ice rivals who vow to use their triple axel to the fullest advantage.
REVIEW: I wasn’t really looking forward to this film, but I had a coupon at the local video hut and my daughter thought the costumes on the DVD cover looked pretty, so I relented. I’m glad I did! Blades of Glory was much funnier than I expected, aptly skewering the precious spectacle of figure-skating and all its fey trappings. Some of the humor is forced and obvious, like too many other recent humor- deprived comedies, but most of the quips hit their mark. Truly, these guys do put the “bone” in zamboni.
3.5 stars
HAWK
