Blades of Glory Review

There was quite a bit of hype leading up to this one. Ever since Old School, I've loved Will Ferrell and ever since Napolean Dynamite, I've liked Jon Heder. This seemed like a pretty good match up for a movie. I was a little put off by the PG-13 rating but it didn't seem to take away from the movie at all.

Plot: When two of the best skaters in the world of ice skating tie for a gold medal, they end up fighting on the podium and getting banned from singles competitions. When a loophole is found that will let them compete again, they must get past their differences and skate as a pairs team.

I found this movie hilarious. Will Ferrell was the perfect choice for his character and Jon Heder turned out to be a good choice for his. Ferrell really knows how to use his emotions for the best comical effect. Will Arnett, Amy Poehler, Jenna Fischer, Craig T. Nelson, and William Fitchner all do wonderfully and really bring their characters to life. The story is well written with some pretty good humor thrown in. There's also quite a bit of actual skating in it, which looks pretty tough for someone like Will Ferrell to do but he manages to pull it off.

There's not much else to say about Blades of Glory. This is a typical Will Ferrell movie. It's hilarious with some cool effects and a great story. Check this one out if it's still playing near you. If not, the DVD will be out August 28th.

MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for crude and sexual humor, language, a comic violent image, and some drug references)

Runtime: 1 hour 33 minutes

Year: 2007

Rating(out of 10): 8

Side Note: Even though this is rated PG-13, it's probably not appropriate for ages under 16.