Ice to see.

Rating: 7/10 (30 August 2007)

You know exactly what to expect when you walk into a Will Ferrell film, and Blades of Glory is no exception.
Weird, slightly askew jokes? Check. Will Ferrell walking around in his Y-fronts? Check. An underdog taking on the world (with the occasional beer in his hand?) Check. A sex drive that seems slightly frightening? Check.
Blades dishes out this familiar recipe in spades, which to my mind can only be a good thing. After all Will Ferrell is a comedy genius. Proof: he has no humility. This is the same guy who ran through the streets butt-naked in Old School. In this film, he shows no fear wearing very tight spandex suits whilst slicing the ice. And admitting his sex addiction. "It's my cross to bear." Yet with all these loopy goings-on he shows no hint of "yeah, I know, I'm FUNNY." A brilliant showman, and one who despite his one-joke appearance, continually surprises us with his ability to make a show of himself. That does take skill.
Jon Heder annoyed the hell out of me in Napoleon Dynamite (but then, so did the film.) In this he's actually very likable. Yes, he's relegated to the role of sidekick (but then he doesn't make 20 million a film...) but plays the character true whilst still maintaining a certain level of weirdness (the flowing blond hair is just disturbing on so many levels.)
Craig T Nelson, where have you been all my life? I love this guy. he brings such a sober style of comedy to the film. He plays it straight-faced all the time, and yet I cracked up every time he showed. Yes, he plays the same kind of role that Rip Torn played in Dodgeball (plus there's many similarities between the two, but more of that later). But he's just such a cool actor that it doesn't matter.
Will Arnett and Amy Poehler. When God laughs, it's because he watches them. they are the greatest comedy duo in a long while. So dry. If you're a fan of Arrested Development, you'll recognise Arnett as the egocentric GOB, and Poehler as his random wife. They're married in real life. In this, they're brother and sister...with slight intimacy issues. To say more would spoil the little moments that litter this film with giggles.
All in all a great film.
Upside: Funny cast, no-brainer plot line. Downside: A little too long, the ending???
Overall: See it if you're a stoner/need a giggle/love Ferrell.