Blades of Glory

Ice skating movie

Blades of Glory is a 2007 comedy film starring Will Ferrell and Jon Heder as rival figure skaters banned from singles competition who exploit a loophole by competing as the first male-male pairs team.

The title plays on the phrase "blaze of glory" while referencing ice skate blades.

We watched Blades of Glory last night.

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Will Ferrell · pairs skating · competitive skating · rivalry · sequins · spandex · skating costumes · triple axel · double axel · Olympics · gold medal · routine · lifts · rink · competition · buddy film · bromance · male bonding

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Blades of Glorydocumentary

Factual film about reality

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comedic tone

Blades of Glorytragedy

Disastrous or sorrowful event

Schindler's List · Shoah · The Pianist · prestige drama · tearjerker

sports film treatment

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1981 Best Picture winner

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Mostly American · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG