The Cutting Edge

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Summary: I know a classic when I see it
Review: If I can love a movie at fifteen and continue to love it and twenty-five then it's a classic to me. Apparently I'm not alone considering the soundtrack for this great film was finally realeased a couple years back after much demand. I'm so happy to see that this great film is FINALLY available on DVD!

I've been a fan of romance movies forever, epsecially films in which two characters from different backgrounds find each other and fall in love. Moira Kelly and D.B Sweeney made their roles as stubborn primadonna and a just as stubborn former hockey player so believable that when they finally do get together all you can do is cheer them on.

I liked how the film showed that both characters were pushed into their dreams; Kate always feeling that skating was the only way to make her father love her and that winning a gold medal was the only way to answer her mothers dying wishes. Then there is Doug; growing up in a family of Hockey players and having to feel as if he let them down when he could no longer play professionally.

Both characters learned to believe in themselves and along the way believe in one another, and end the end falling in love, all thanks to one little thing known as a toepick.:)

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Summary: A romance film for the rest of us
Review: From the start, The Cutting Edge is more watchable to a wider audience than most of the romance genre because it's not entirely a romance. In part it's also a sports film--it's about training for the ultimate goal.

D.B. Sweeney and Moira Kelly, both highly underrated actors, breathe charm and life into their characters. Not in spite of but because of their flaws these characters are likeable: Doug Dorsey for his coping with having his dream snatched out from under him, and Kate for all her focus and hard work bent towards a dream that isn't even hers. As they both grow into their new roles, both the romance and the team develop. Because they pull no punches with each other, neither the bond between them nor their performance as a team feels false.

On top of everything else, it's a great winter film. For some reason, watching winter sports (like the winter Olympics, in this case) really takes the edge off the winter blahs and makes the snow and ice seem fun again. This is one of those movies that was perfect for a January DVD release; watch it yourself and see why.

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Summary: You'll Love this movie. Hockey & Figure skater team up !
Review: This is a loveable, romantic, warm, fun story about a spoiled rich girl, an unsuccessful Olympic figure skater (Kelly) and a fallen ex-Olympic hockey player (Sweeney) who are both at the end of their careers without winning a medal. With fate bringing them together, providing the opportunity, a last chance to claim Olympic Gold in, "Believe It Or Not", the figure skating pairs. A movie you'll watch over and over again just for the emotional rollercoaster ride. Widescreen version provides larger than life viewing. Exceptional value. I love this movie. If you want an upbeat, happy experience get "The Cutting Edge!"

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Summary: Snot-noses
Review: Basically, I had trouble enduring this movie because the two main characters are so unlikeable. Sure, they soften up by the end, but do you care by then? I didn't. At least they fall in love with each other, rather than inflicting themselves on others. (When it pops up on cable from time to time, I find it curiously watchable, because it has the innocuous blandness and careful inoffensiveness of a good TV show, and sometimes I'm just in the mood for that. It seems much better suited to the small screen than to a movie theater.)

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Summary: I don't even like figure skating but I liked this!
Review: I have seen this movie countless times on TV and am glad it is finally making its debut on DVD like so many other movies. What can I say about this one. I felt it was inspirational and certainly was more about the romance between the two main characters than it was about the figure skating. The main memory I have of this is the fateful 'pemchenko twist' or something like that. The most daring figure skating move ever to hit the ice. With all of the comedy that was presented with the movie and certainly with the atheletic ability of the actors this movie was definately a good choice. I have watched this at least 5 times and will watch it again. It was first released relatively clsoe to the winter olypmics in '92 and certainly caught some spark from that but generally was a sleeper hit. At least to me. I enjoyed it and so will you.

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Summary: Very cool... :)
Review: I'm not a big fan of hockey or figure skatting but you don't need to be to enjoy this true delight of a movie. It will lift you up, make you laugh, cry, gasp and cheer. I don't know what else to say, except to go see it, if you haven't already!

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Summary: Nice.
Review: Normally, I cannot even tolerate cute, funny, romantic movies. I had no idea that I would get hooked on The Cutting Edge. I feel it's different than most generic "chick flicks" in that it actually has plot....it was not predictable or boring in any way. I would especially like to mention Moira Kelly's performance; she plays the part of a wealthy ice-skater perfectly. Sadly enough, this movie is not for everyone. In order to enjoy it, the viewer should have an avid interest in figure skating, and of course be in the mood for a romantic film. But all in all, The Cutting Edge is a good movie.

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Summary: Excellent Casting
Review: Moira Kelly and D.B. Sweeney were terrific in this movie, you could not ask for a better couple! Of course I am a BIG fan of Moira Kelly.

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Summary: A good bet.
Review: This movie, though it's no longer my favorite, is kind of a classic in my world. I saw it in the theatre, loved it, and bought it as soon as it was affordable. It's got great lines, some aimed at adults and some at the general audience. There isn't too much focus on the skating or on the interpersonal relationships; a really nice balance exists between the worlds on and off the ice.

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Summary: You can't turn this movie off. It's hypnotic.
Review: This movie has the right blend of smart ass remarks and story to keep you going. It's hard to turn it off. It's like Heart and Souls or Off Beat. It's one of those movies that a lot of people haven't heard of but should. Corny??? Yes. Cheesy at times???? Of course. Guilty pleasure??? Absolutely.

Dig it.