Glorious Ferrell.

Rating: 7/10 (29 May 2015)

Blades of Glory (2007): Dir: Josh Gordon, Will Speck / Cast: Will Ferrell, Jon Heder, Will Arnett, Amy Poehler, Jenna Fischer: Very funny comedy that takes jabs at figure skating and same sex couples. Will Ferrell and Jon Heder play professional figure skaters whom are banned when their differences result in a catastrophe. A loop hole allows them to reenter as a pair. Great setup delivers on background but it skates on predictable circumstances and formula. Directors Will Speck and Josh Gordon are backed with flashy production that mirrors and makes fun of figure skating. To their credit both directors were involved in two projects called Culture and Angry Boy. This marks their biggest marketed film to date. Ferrell plays a sex craving brute who is good at what he does but must put his ego aside if he is to regain glory on the ice again. Heder is abandoned by his adoptive father and struggles with insecurity. Both leads are funny but it isn't difficult to predict the union and the outcome. Will Arnett and Amy Poehler portray a scandalous sibling team who will attempt to sabotage the duo. Jenna Fischer factors in when she is used to sabotage the skating duo with sex but she will soon realize the errors of her ways. It plays off society's obsession with celebrity as well as the sensation surrounding the sport itself. Figure skating satire plays off in its vulgar yet hilarious glory. Score: 7 / 10