Brokeback Mountain on Ice!

Rating: 6/10 (6 October 2007)

I am in no way a Will Ferrell fan, I know that sounds bad, but he just doesn't make me laugh. So I had hesitations about seeing Blades of Glory, not to mention that it had Jon Heder in it, once again, another actor who doesn't make me laugh. But my mom wanted to see Blades of Glory so badly, so I rented it and we watched it together, I really have to admit that I actually laughed. Over all, Blades of Glory is a fun movie with some fun laughs and gags. Will and Jon actually clicked very well and were a perfect combo, it seemed like they really enjoyed working together. Also, I think the thing that worked for me is that they broke out of their typical characters that they play, they were no longer the leading role, but actually worked as partners. The story was definitely entertaining and reminded me of Zoolander, only with... synchronized skaters.
Chazz Michael Michaels is a former porn star turned ice skater and is also a sex addict, but he's doing very well in the Olympics along with his component Jimmy MacElroy, an orphan adopted by a rich millionaire who is also a champion skater. They both are fighting like crazy and end up loosing their medals due to their constant battles. But when they want to return so badly to the ice, they are allowed only if they have a partner, and they get one, only this time, they're the partners to turn in the most exciting performances. But the duo they're competing against, the Waldenburg siblings are going to make sure that they fail and fall flat on the ice.
Blades of Glory is a fun comedy that I have to admit was a lot better than I thought it was going to be. The scene that definitely got me is the chase sequence between Chazz and Stranz, when they have their skates on and they're on the marble floors was just priceless. I think I would recommend this, definitely if you enjoy comedies like Zoolander, this is right up your alley. Will and Jon were terrific together, the only thing that really makes me laugh is how Brokeback Mountain bothers people, but they can watch Blades of Glory easily.
6/10