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Ice Princess

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Casey Carlyle (Michelle Trachtenberg) is supposed to go to Harvard, just like her mother (Joan Cusack). While Casey has the grades to get into her mom's alma mater, what she really wants to do is pursue her passion: figure skating. Both Casey's mom and Gen (Hayden Panettiere), the captain of the local team, scoff at the idea of Casey on the ice. But Casey soon finds an unlikely ally, and coach, in Gen's mom, Tina (Kim Cattrall), a former skater trying to live down mistakes from her past.
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This likable Disney film gets points for effort, but can't stick the landing when it comes to originality.

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David Germain Associated Press There's nothing wrong with that old fashioned, squeaky-clean Disney formula. When it's well done, it can be a refreshing break from the crude comedy of most family films today. Yet Ice Princess is not particularly well done. Mar 22, 2019 Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media Sweet, inspiring story tween girls will love. Rated: 4/5 Dec 24, 2010 Full Review Kimberley Jones Austin Chronicle Rated: 3/5 Mar 27, 2005 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies ...Ice Princess goes above and beyond the clichés and gives us an entertaining film set in the competitive world of figure skating. Feb 1, 2022 Full Review Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens Ice Princess is a delight. Both entertaining and enchanting, I've got to score this a Perfect 10. Nov 9, 2019 Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com This dumb-as-a-stump teen girl coming-of-age movie envisions a high school physics geek (Michelle Trachtenberg) who turns into an ice skating pro as a result of her knowledge of physics. Rated: D Jun 6, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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Joel H When my daughter picked Ice Princess as the movie she wanted to watch with the family, I wasn’t overly enthused. However, I ended up enjoying it. It’s a cheesy Disney movie and that’s okay. Michelle Trachtenberg is a likeable protagonist, and both Kim Cattrall & Joan Cusack are acting as if this is a regular dramatic role instead of a teen flick. There also aren’t as many one-dimensional characters as I expected. I missed a part in the middle because I had to drop another kid off at a football game, but I ended up going back and watching that part on my own, which I think proves I liked Ice Princess. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/04/24 Full Review Sarah M Very cute movie for all the figure skating fans! 5 stars! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/12/24 Full Review Dale R A science geek blooms as a figure skater in this coming of age story. This movie is targeting the young teenage girl demographic, that I am not a part of. There is some solid acting in this movie from Joan Cusack, Kim Cattrall and Hayden Panettiere. The lead played by Michelle Trachtenberg has a few quality moments as well. There were some surprising character moments in this movie as the plot took them in different directions then what I was expecting. The writing was fine until about the third act when all the characters needed drama and became really mean spirited. There was some cinematography that did not hide the stunt doubles very well. The lead character’s best friend disappeared for the middle half of the movie and I felt that was a loss of possible character development. I did enjoy watching this film and would recommend it, but the problems mentioned above most likely means it will not be for everyone. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/07/24 Full Review Chynna B I loved this film. It was entertaining. It had some funny moments. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/21/23 Full Review SkyRo P This Disney film falls into the category of being just okay, where viewers find themselves intermittently engaged and disconnected from the story. It's a puzzling experience where it's hard to pinpoint exactly what works, but easier to identify aspects that don't quite hit the mark. Disney's transition from successful cartoon shows to live-action sitcoms and movies often results in a shift towards corny and unreliable storytelling. The magic that Disney captures in its animated works doesn't always translate effectively to its live-action ventures, leading to a sense of cheesiness and inconsistency in their productions. The casting choice for the lead actress, Michelle, also contributes to the film's shortcomings. While she may excel in certain roles, her performance in this Disney movie feels off, adding to the overall sense of disconnect and confusion among viewers. Michelle's relevance in the industry has waned over time, leaving audiences questioning her suitability for various roles and impacting the overall viewing experience. In conclusion, this Disney film struggles to find its footing, oscillating between moments of engagement and detachment for viewers. The blend of corniness, unreliable storytelling, and a misfit lead actress detracts from the film's potential and leaves audiences feeling underwhelmed by the overall execution. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/11/24 Full Review Rosana B Aquele filmezinho de superação bem bonitinho e quase impossíveis, clichê e com mensagens bonitinhas no final, rivalidade feminina e a ambição materna exacerbada me incomodam, a quedinha que eu tenho pela Hayden Panettiere desde a série "Heroes", eu passo o pano... "Não mamãe, eu estou desistindo dos seus sonhos, vou atrás do meu!" Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Casey Carlyle (Michelle Trachtenberg) is supposed to go to Harvard, just like her mother (Joan Cusack). While Casey has the grades to get into her mom's alma mater, what she really wants to do is pursue her passion: figure skating. Both Casey's mom and Gen (Hayden Panettiere), the captain of the local team, scoff at the idea of Casey on the ice. But Casey soon finds an unlikely ally, and coach, in Gen's mom, Tina (Kim Cattrall), a former skater trying to live down mistakes from her past.
Director
Tim Fywell
Producer
Bridget Johnson
Screenwriter
Meg Cabot, Hadley Davis, Leslie Dixon, Jennifer Konner
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co
Walt Disney Pictures
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 18, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$24.4M
Runtime
1h 38m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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