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Blades of Glory

Comedy At the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, two rival world-class men’s figure skaters (Will Ferrell and Jon Heder) disgraced their sport with an all-out brawl. Consequently, they were both banned from the men’s singles competition for the rest of their lives. After three long, arduous years away from the sport they love, they attempt to put aside their differences and team-up in an effort to exploit a loophole in their ... [+]
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The Wall Street Journal
"Blissfully silly, triumphantly tasteless and improbably hilarious." POS
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The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter
"One of those rare comedies that puts a goofy smile on your face with the premise alone -- and keeps it planted there right until its wacky finale" POS
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Empire
Empire
"Formula rules, as Ferrell applies his schtick to another sport. But there's enough silly spectacle and eye-popping costumes to compensate." NEU
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Variety
Variety
"This Will Speck-Josh Gordon-directed farce is the triple axel of comedy" POS
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Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
"Fundamentally Blades of Glory works; it's full of laughs both subtle and ridiculous." POS
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ReelViews
ReelViews
"The movie's central flaw: it's not funny enough to be worth the price of admission" NEU
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Boston Globe
Boston Globe
"The film is quick, painless, and more than a little brave: not since John Travolta, Jamie Lee Curtis, and the aerobicizers in 'Perfect' has so much Lycra been so abused for our pleasure" POS
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