Borat Subsequent Moviefilm: Delivery of Prodigious Bribe to American Regime for Make Benefit Once Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan. Wondering if Blades of Glory is OK for your kids? Talladega was a big step up form Anchorman, and Blades is almost on par with Ricky Bobby. Was this review helpful to you? We were unable to submit your evaluation. Maybe the funniest movie I've ever seen and gets better each time you watch it, kind of like all his movies. Director(s) Josh Gordon,Will Speck Approved Running time 89m 18s . Ron Burgundy is San Diego's top-rated newsman in the male-dominated broadcasting of the 1970s, but that's all about to change for Ron and his cronies when an ambitious woman is hired as a new anchor.

Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century. Plot Keywords. Ferrell is loudly ridiculous and oversized, both figuratively and literally -- he gained weight for the part, with his eyes receding into his fleshy face and his belly stretching his spandex costumes. A video is played of a skating couple doing a difficult move where the male cuts off the female's head with his skate blade by accident. No "f" words that i can recall, except for 3 middle finger gestures. Back on subject: I can't think of any reason why this movie does not deserve a 10. I almost threw up twice because I laughed that hard!

Guilty-pleasure '90s romance you can skate to. | It's all meant to illustrate Chazz's prodigious ego and appetites. Directed by: Will Speck, Josh Gordon.

Cocky ice-skating superstar Chazz Michael Michaels Will Ferrell shocks the sports world when he teams up with pretty boy and acclaimed men's singles champion Jimmy (Napoleon Dynamite's Jon Heder) in BLADES OF GLORY, a veritable "Odd Couple On Ice." Blades of Glory has funny moves even when its characters can barely move, but the film seldom gets past its one basic laugh: that a real man figure-skating is a contradiction in terms. Two people I thought would have been able to shine in larger roles were Andy Richter and Rob Corddry. 89 of 184 people found this review helpful. Add your rating.

Directed by Josh Gordon, Will Speck. I let my Older child-almost 12, watch this on the reviews given, but there were at least 3 occassions I wished I hadn't-I even fast forwarded it on one occ... same Will F., different title to a movie. A group of misfits enter a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament in order to save their cherished local gym from the onslaught of a corporate health fitness chain. Katie Van Waldenberg, Self /

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Parents and caregivers: Set limits for violence and more with Plus, Parents need to know that this Will Ferrell comedy has lots of verbal and sight jokes about sex, homosexuality, drinking, and drugs. Products listed on the sides of the rink and otherwise visible include Verizon, 7/11, X-Box, Nationwide Insurance, Cup O' Noodles, Mane 'n' Tail shampoo, Foot Locker, Subway, and Fruit Loops. If you chose to provide an email address, it will only be used to contact you about your comment. At the beginning at the national skating federation Chazz says to a girl "Are you an official here?

Our ratings are based on child development best practices. To see seemingly reg'lar guys utterly stripped of dignity and defense is cruel enough, but crueler still is the laughter that you cannot seem to stop from rupturing your lungs and aorta. (DreamWorks Pictures). Craig Cox (story),

See our. When rivalry between the world's best men's figure skaters - sex addicted, improvisational Chazz Michael Michaels and germophobic, precise Jimmy MacElroy - breaks into a fight on the awards platform, they're banned from the event for life. Very entertaining. In 2002, two rival Olympic ice skaters were stripped of their gold medals and permanently banned from men's single competition. I can't stand Jon Heder, so thank god Ferrell carries the movie. Fans of figuring skating will enjoy much of the silliness, however, because its better moments have fun lampooning all the hoopla that surrounds the sport and there are cameos from the likes of Dorothy Hamill, Nancy Kerrigan, Brian Boitano, Peggy Fleming and Sasha Cohen. Will Arnett is a nice up-and-comer. Which do you like best? $33,014,202 A scene where Chazz is working out on a treadmill he sings a few lyrics from the Black Eyed Peas song "My Humps", which is a song filled with dirty lyrics that use sex-related terms and references to people having sex. Showing all 6 items Jump to: Summaries (5) Synopsis (1) Summaries. Blades of Glory has funny moves even when its characters can barely move, but the film seldom gets past its one basic laugh: that a real man figure-skating is a contradiction in terms. I thought it was a pretty funny movie. 1 April 2007, 22 October 2020 More a series of gags than a properly plotted story, Blades of Glory does offer a couple of very funny bits, including one in which a speedy chase on skates down a frozen river leads Chazz and Stranz to the shore. Three friends attempt to recapture their glory days by opening up a fraternity near their alma mater. Share this Rating. Jeremy Kramer Hired as President of Paramount Players. While standing on the medal platform, Chazz and Jimmy start bumping and slightly pushing each other, resulting in Chazz falling off. Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.

Families can talk about Will Ferrell's appeal. In 2002, two rival Olympic ice skaters were stripped of their gold medals and permanently banned from men's single competition. While the movie does give Jimmy the requisite heterosexualizing girlfriend (The Office's Jenna Fischer), all that really matters is the pair. He then trips Jimmy, the two struggle, a punch or two is thrown, and a free-standing torch is knocked over and catches a costumed character on fire. Presently, however, they've found a loophole that will allow them to qualify as a pairs team. Blades of Glory is a 2007 American sports comedy film directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck and starring Will Ferrell and Jon Heder as a mismatched pair of banned figure skaters who become teammates upon discovering a loophole that will allow them to compete in the sport again. Blades of Glory (2007) Plot. Presently, however, they've found a loophole that will allow them to qualify as a pairs team. Now, three-and-a-half years on, they've found a loophole that will allow them to compete: if they, 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. age 11+ Based on 70 reviews. I thought it was a pretty funny movie. Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist. Read full review Jeff Cox (story), ANyway, go see this one. | Beat's Anchor Man hands down! Will they make it? (Video 2007). Blood is shown, but it's obviously fake. MPAA: Blades of Glory. For an enhanced browsing experience, get the IMDb app on your smartphone or tablet. But seriously, how can Frankie say that Anchorman was his worst. Rated PG-13 for crude and sexual humor, language, a comic violent image and some drug references. At least 7 "s" words, 4 slang terms for sex ("bone," "get busy" and "tapped"), 3 using male genitals ("boner," "dongs" and "wiener"), 2 for breasts ("boob" and "jugs"), 12 asses (1 used with "hole"), 9 damns, 1 bastard, 7 hells (1 written), 2 craps, 1 S.O.B., 4 uses of "Oh my God," 2 of "God" and 1 use each of "G-damn," "For God's sakes," "Oh God," "Swear to God" and "Sweet Jesus." age 14+ Based on 18 reviews. Michael Gross Takes Us to Shrieker Island in Tremors 7 [Exclusive], 20 October 2020 He then says that Jimmy is flat in the front, just like Ken (the doll). 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. Please try again later. Spandex, stereotypes, and Will Ferrell on ice. Looking for a slightly scary movie to watch this Halloween? A girl gets her head decapitated during a dangerous skating move (played for laughs), but it may be disturbing towards little kids. (2007). © Common Sense Media. Spandex, stereotypes, and Will Ferrell on ice.

And Chazz is drunk during his performence. Three years later, desire for a gold medal and a careful reading of the rules lead them to compete as skating's first male-male pair. Parents: Set preferences and get age-appropriate recommendations with Common Sense Media Plus. Craig Cox (screenplay), At the end of his career, a clueless fashion model is brainwashed to kill the Prime Minister of Malaysia. Check box if your review contains spoilers, 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. Off ice, his sex addition results in the constant discussion of sexual themes. Add your ratingSee all 18 parent reviews. Title: Blades of Glory (2007) 6.3 /10. In 2002, two rival Olympic ice skaters were stripped of their gold medals and permanently banned from men's single competition. I don't know why everyone says not as funny as Anchorman, but funnier than Talledega.

Both actors played the type of character I expected from them. Ferrell's material here could have been better but he works it while Arnett, Fischer and Heder are more enjoyable and convincing.Overall then, a simple "making of" promo piece but with an acerbic and irreverent twist to it that it makes it actually worth a look. |

One of the main characters does an emu pose and the other guy said 'Get that bird out of my face or ill break its neck' (Meaning the guys wrist). Self / Chazz says he should be the man because he's stronger and doesn't have a vagina. Anchorman was easily the best Ferrell movie to date. Comedy, Sport.