Will Ferrell is back

Rating: 6/10 (30 March 2007)

If you're looking for a mindless, insane series of ridiculous jokes that aren't connected to any people, characters, plot, or political incorrectness, then you've come to the wrong place. Blades of Glory boldly has a story line, some heart, some fun, some innovative techniques, subtle humor, and yes, yes, they do light a mascot on fire for all of you fart joke enthusiasts out there. Will Ferrell is very solid, but it's Amy Pohler, Will Arnet, and Jenna Fischer who dare to use subtlety and irony to make you laugh. Blades of Glory is not only tolerable, it's enjoyable, something that cannot be said of some of Will Ferrell's other movies to date. It also dares to be ironic and smart in a way that we haven't seen since Anchorman. Unlike Anchorman, this time, Ferrell doesn't carry the day, he merely lives in it.