Review of Blades of Glory (2007) by Dawdlingpoet — 23 Nov 2021

I enjoyed this movie, although I did feel that it was perhaps a bit too predictable near the end and perhaps they could have thrown in a bit more in the way of twists towards the end. However, this film is really more about some cheap laughs and an hour and a halfs fun, light hearted entertainment, which you get quite alot out of, I feel, so its not something to watch for a particularly original storyline really.

The interaction between the two main characters was quite amusing, at times the things they said were pretty funny. Both John Heder and Will Ferrell did well in their roles, Will portraying the sex fiend Chazz and John the lighter than light and wispy blonde haired Jimmy in somewhat of a wacky but amusing way. Yes you do get to see them perform on the ice (so to speak) and there is some pretty good footage of that. I haven't looked into whether the actors themselves did all of the moves, I'd guess the more complicated ones would have required a stunt double or professional of sorts, there's a very complicated and scary looking move they perform towards the end and that looked pretty neat in the film... although the movie isn't entirely filled with moves, there are some and they are pretty cool.

This is a good movie to see to get a good laugh from and enjoy the wackiness, if you like rather over the top, wacky comedies with characters that over emphasise their characteristics or personalities I suppose, then you should really enjoy this. I guess it proves I like all kinds of movies, from serious dramas and action movies to thrillers and black comedies to Zoolander, Dodgeball and this... and if anyones interested it seems the link between the 3 movies is Ben Stiller. As you might have noticed in the credits listed above, Ben is credited as being a producer of this movie too.

I enjoyed this movie as a light hearted and zany/wacky comedy and thats what to expect if your going to see it. As long as you don't think too much or over analyse the story or expect it to be anything serious then you should enjoy this. If your not fond of Ferrells other similar comedies (Old School, Anchorman, Elf etc.), then you won't be keen on this either.