Moira Kelly (Dangerous Beauty, “The West Wing”) and D. B. Sweeney (Roommates, Memphis Belle) star as polar opposites who unite on the ice for a shot at Olympic gold in this inspirational romantic comedy from acclaimed director Paul M. Glaser (The Running Man). Brimming with wit, charm and plenty of breathtaking sports action, The Cutting Edge is a real winner!
She’s a rich and refined pairs figure skater whose prima donna attitude has her skating solo. He’s a brash, blue-collar hockey champion with a new injury and no future. With nothing in common but their dream of reaching the Olympics, Kate and Doug are each other’s last resort. Reluctantly, they join forces, but its not long before the barbs – and sparks – start flying as the unlikely pair skate towards the opportunity of a lifetime: a chance at a medal…and a chance at love.As far as ice-skating movies go (or those that prominently feature the cold-bladed sport), this romantic movie is one of the best, thanks to utterly charming performances by underrated actors D.B. Sweeney and Moira Kelly. The couple play, respectively, a washed-up hockey player and a prima-donna skater who end up in doubles figure skating together at the Winter Olympics. Of course, the mismatched pair fall in love. In between, there’s a lot of verbal sparring, talk of toe picks, and surprisingly skillful directing by Paul Michael Glaser (Kazaam, The Air Up There). Direction here is critical–unlike in Flashdance, where the dancing was done in the shadows, face and feet obviously shot separately–and credibly highlights the actors and their professional stand-ins. This is such a fun, sweet story that the facts the film takes liberties with–including the alacrity with which a hockey player takes to Olympic-level figure skating–are easily forgivable. –N.F. Mendoza
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April 27, 2008
#1
The alchohol scene had no place at all in a PG movie. Some underaged friends of mine intentionally mimicked the lemon-drop shooters scene, to a degree that almost lead to the death of one of them. The movie is boring, predictable, and irritating. Both Moira’s character and her trainer have got to go.
The Redwings had the right idea but rejecting the character, played by DB Sweeney in the movie. We all should have rejected the entire movie.
April 27, 2008
#2
Having done figure skating for many years of my life, I was looking forward to seeing a movie about the sport, but this one definitely failed to deliver. When it origianlly premiered in the movie theaters back in 1992, I was 12 and thought it was the best thing since sliced bread, so about 10 years later I decided to buy it on DVD. That was definitely a mistake! This movie lacks a lot of the sophistication that an adult viewer may appreciate. After seeing it again as an adult I realize how unrealistic, over dramatic and predictable this film is. I mean to start with, how and why did an Olympic level pairs skater become partners with an injured hockey player to begin with? In real life that would obviously never happen. The movie has a few funny moments, however it’s very cheezy. Truly a disappointment. If you insist on seeing this movie, I would highly recommend renting it first.
April 27, 2008
#3
I’m surprised that the many who have reviewed this movie haven’t pointed out that, while it is supposed to show Olympic-level skating, it does not.
First off, the head-banger, where D.B is swinging Moira by her ankles, is illegal in Olympic competition. There are only a few professional pair skaters who even attempt this move. In addition, anyone who has ever studied physics will tell you that flinging Moira into the air will NOT result in her completing several in-air rotations in a position that will enable her to land on her feet in a proper landing position. She’ll only slam into the boards, if she doesn’t sail right over them.
Also, why was the competition conducted under spot lights? I’d love to know when the last Olympics was that was conducted in spot lights in an indoor rink. The only time you’ll see spots at an Olympic-style event is during the exhibitions, not the actual competition.
The other big flaw is the implication that a hockey player can be transformed into a pair skater in only 4 years. It takes far longer than that to learn the proper skating, jump, lifting and throw-jump techniques needed in pair skating.
April 27, 2008
#4
I REALLY wanted to like this movie but didn’t. It was terrible.
I do not see how hte characters could fall in love. She was a total heartless *itch the whole movie. He wasn’t that good himself.
I lvoe figure skating, but the movie is not good at all. They focus on the “love” story for most of the movie- what love story? The ending was not any good either.
This is the worst movie I have seen in a while. If I could I would give it no stars, but htat is not possible. I am so glad my college was playing on our movie channel. I would definitly want my money back if I had rented it.
and yes- I am a girl who loves chick flicks, but this movie is terrible!
STAY AWAY FROM THIS MOVIE! FOR YOUR OWN GOOD!
April 27, 2008
#5
You better believe Dave Young has a big problem with this movie. Now chick flicks are all well and good, and for all I know they may serve some kind of purpose. But this is simply going too far. This dude (if I can even call him that) goes from being a hockey player to an ice skater!!??? What kind of giraffe poo is that? What this film failed to show is the severe beating that he had coming to him and definitely would have received from other hockey players for being such a pansy. The least he could have done was given the female lead a Cleveland Steamer to redeem himself on some level. Instead he chose to prance around in his ice skating uniform looking for something to snoggle.