Blades of Glory
In "Blades of Glory," the world of figure skating takes a hilarious and unconventional turn when two fierce rivals, Chazz Michael Michaels (played by Will Ferrell) and Jimmy MacElroy (played by Jon Heder), find themselves banned from men's singles competition after a disgraceful brawl at the World Winter Sport Games.
However, hope emerges when the two skaters discover a loophole that allows them to compete as a pair in the newly introduced figure skating category: same-sex pairs. Reluctantly teaming up under the guidance of their former coach, Coach Persimmons (played by Craig T. Nelson), Chazz and Jimmy embark on an outrageous journey to become the first male-male figure skating duo.
The movie also gives some spotlight to the Van Waldenberg twins - Stranz and Fairchild. As the national champion pairs, these two emerge as the major villain against both Jimmy MacElroy and Chazz Michael Michaels, holding a particular grudge against Chazz throughout the film.
"Blades of Glory" delivers a perfect blend of slapstick humor, absurdity, and tender moments, making it a delightful yet heartfelt sports comedy that leaves audiences in stitches and rooting for the most unorthodox skating duo in history.
Release: 2007
Stars: Will Ferrell, Jon Heder, Amy Poehler
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 70%