Blades of Glory

Saturday 5 February 2011

Director: Josh Gordon, Will Speck
Year: 2007
Stars: Will Ferrell, Jon Heder

Well, this was a pleasant surprise. Another movie that had been waiting some time to be watched, this afternoon Dan wanted a "Saturday afternoon movie". A brightly coloured comedy seemed to fit the bill, even if I was a little sceptical about how much I was going to enjoy it - I'm not particularly known for my love of Will Ferrell.

I needn't have worried. I found this so funny, it had me in fits for half of the movie. It's completely tongue in cheek, knows exactly what it is, and doesn't take itself at all seriously. There's even a plot, if you're willing to pay attention to it. It's simple and involves a new all-male ice skating partnership, but it works. I even found myself rooting for the good guys - something I find easy not to do in many Hollywood movies (especially the comedies).

Rating: 4 out of 5

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