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Generally favorable reviews- based on 131 Ratings

  • Starring: Amy Poehler, Jon Heder, Will Arnett, Will Ferrell
  • Summary: When rival figure skaters Chazz Michael Michaels (Ferrell) and Jimmy MacElroy (Heder) go ballistic in an embarrassing, no-holds-barred fight at the World Championships, they are stripped of their gold medals and banned from the sport for life. Now, three-and-a-half years on, they've found a loophole that will allow them to compete: if they can put aside their differences, they can skate together -- in pairs' figure skating. (DreamWorks Pictures) Expand
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 35
  2. Negative: 1 out of 35
  1. Blissfully silly, triumphantly tasteless and improbably hilarious.
  2. The blissfully silly Blades of Glory is 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.
  3. Reviewed by: Nick de Semlyen
    60
    Formula rules, as Ferrell applies his schtick to another sport. But there's enough silly spectacle and eye-popping costumes to compensate.
  4. 38
    You know those one-joke "Saturday Night Live" sketches that start to age after six minutes? Blades of Glory is one joke that lasts 93 minutes, costs $11 and could involve sitting next to a guy who retells the movie into his cellphone.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 51
  2. Negative: 4 out of 51
  1. LouisH.
    10
    First, let me say that I love this site and how it gives us the chance to express ourselves. Back on subject: I can't think of any reason why this movie does not deserve a 10. I mean, it was hilarious (even for the comedy-hating critics), what more do you want? Expand
  2. "Blades of Glory" is a suprisingly well crafted comedy full of fun and joy. It limits its use of sex jokes as well as using Will Ferell's performance wisely. A enjoyable movie :)!!! Expand
  3. Despite it’s excellent supporting cast Blades of Glory is certainly not Will Ferrell’s funniest film, Anchorman still arguably holds that honohonour, but fans of his comedy style will still find there are sufficient laughs to be had throughout its one and a half hour running time. Expand
  4. KyleW.
    1
    Quite possibly one of the worst movies I have ever seen. Only slightly better than Nacho Libre, which isn't saying much. How does Will Ferrell go from making good movies like "Stranger Than Fiction" to such crap? Expand

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