Blades of Glory

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Blades of Glory

PG-13

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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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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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

There is a steady stream of laughs and narrative interest. Blades isn't quite as funny as Zoolander or Dodgeball, but it deserves a solid score from the judges.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 7, 2007

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Emma Clark-Dow

The Post 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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Ebba R

Still feels like an iconic movie 18 years later. Brought it to movie-day at school when I was 9. It was a great success. Watched it again and remembered why.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/04/25

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bob t

Chazz Michael Michaels!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/02/25

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Koi P

Lots of silly laughs and good feels.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/29/25

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W S

Will Farrel comedies are not for everyone but if you like his style this movie is a must-watch.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/17/25

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mark g

This has everything you want from a Will Ferrell movie. Memorable lines, great supporting cast, screwball scenes. Not sure how anyone didn't find this enjoyable.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/30/25

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Ben S

Michales and MacElroy ARE figure skating. There's better comedies out there, but this one is stupid funny.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/18/25

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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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