Blades of Glory

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Blades of Glory

PG-13

Released Mar 30, 2007

1h 33m

Comedy

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Figure skaters Chazz Michael Michaels and Jimmy MacElroy take their intense rivalry too far during the Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City; both are banned from competition after a nasty brawl. After several years out of the public eye and hungry for glory, the men decide to set aside their feud and exploit a loophole that allows them to compete as a pair.

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Critics Consensus

Thanks to the spirited performances of a talented cast - particularly Will Ferrell and Jon Heder as rivals-turned-teammates -- Blades of Glory successfully spoofs inspirational sports dramas with inspired abandon.

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Ben Kenigsberg

Time Out

Rated: 4/5

Nov 17, 2011

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

The result proves sadly under-choreographed. And choreography is everything in a film that leans as heavily on slapstick as this one.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jun 23, 2007

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David Fear

Time Out

After Ferrell's manchild partners with a fey figure-skating rival (Heder), it's strictly uninspired buddy-comedy bickering.

Rated: 2/6

Apr 7, 2007

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Emma Clark-Dow

Stuff.co.nz

Blades of Glory is a classic, laugh-out-loud film, and is perfect for when you’re looking for something mind-numbingly hilarious.

May 3, 2022

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

A routinely amusing blend of infantile scenarios and daffy characters that matches Ferrell's string of send-ups on various professions and sports.

Rated: 7/10

Nov 24, 2020

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

One of Ferrell's greatest gifts as a comic is the perfectly timed spontaneous gesture, facial expression or random action.

Rated: 2.5/4.0

Sep 3, 2020

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David S

I saw this film once around the time it came out - I do recall laughing several times and Jenna Fischer was in this - who I enjoyed immensely from the office! Ok!?

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/23/24

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Jace E

"Blades of Glory" is a fascinating comedy film. There are moments that made me genuinely laugh out loud, but it's mostly full of ridiculous, unfunny antics. Will Ferrell is in full-blown cheese mode and Jon Heber sputters his way through. The supporting cast has moments of hilarity, but for the most part the movie is just over-the-top nonsense. This film is very similar in tone to "Balls of Fury" but it sticks the landing much better than that terrible movie. For some reason, "Blades of Glory" is highly re-watchable, but mostly for its mindless comedy and mind-numbing plot. Best Character: Coach Best Quote: "No one knows what it means, but it's provocative." - Chazz Best Scene: The Iron Lotus Best Piece of Score: Blades of Glory

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/16/24

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Larry K

One of the best comedies ever

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/23/24

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Warren M

Mid-2000s comedy with childish, over-the-top acting, laughless writing, cringy dialogue, and visual gags that leave you with no idea what to think? Sounds like a Will Ferrell movie, alright.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

06/17/24

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Brady R

A classic example of an early 2000's comedy, this movie is made all the more enjoyable thanks to its wit, humor, and onscreen chemistry between Will Ferrell and Jon Heder and is definitely worth a rewatch or two.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/31/24

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Matt J

Takes a silly premise and makes it feel real. Perfectly casted and well-written. Don't like the last minute ending, felt out-of-place. But overall it was a great film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/23/24

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Blades of Glory: Official Clip - The Iron Lotus

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Synopsis

Figure skaters Chazz Michael Michaels and Jimmy MacElroy take their intense rivalry too far during the Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City; both are banned from competition after a nasty brawl. After several years out of the public eye and hungry for glory, the men decide to set aside their feud and exploit a loophole that allows them to compete as a pair.

Director: Will Speck, Josh Gordon
Producer: Ben Stiller, Stuart Cornfeld, John Jacobs
Screenwriter: Jeff Cox, Craig Cox, John Altschuler, Dave Krinsky
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Red Hour Films, Smart Entertainment, DreamWorks Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Crude and Sexual Humor|A Comic Violent Image|Language|Some Drug References)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 30, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 11, 2016
Runtime: 1h 33m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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