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Summary: Keep the Kleenex handy!
Review: "Ice Castles " is a heartwarming, emotional story about triumph over tragedy and love conquering all. When Lexie Winston (Johnson) a talented figure skater with her mind set firmly on the five rings is blinded in a freak accident, her career appears over, and she hides herself from the world, unwilling to face or accept what has happened to her, but bolstered by the love, support, and faith of her childhood sweetheart Nick (Benson), her father (Skerritt), and her first coach (Dewhurst), she makes a triumphant return to life, and in extension, to figure skating. Excellent performances, excellent scenery, and excellent skating make this movie a perennial family favourite which can never be watched without shedding tears.
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Summary: I love this movie...
Review: "Ice Castles" is the type of movie that isn't made much by Hollywood anymore (the one exception I can think of off the top of my head is "Awakenings"). The "Triumph over Adversity" genre seems to have died with the innocence of the 70's and 80's, and the start of the cynical 1990's. It's really too bad, because many are just too cynical anymore to enjoy an innocent, heartwarming tale. Gorgeous photography, excellent acting by most in the movie (I could do without Robbie Benson) and ultimately a story so moving that it will make anyone not jaded by the world start weeping. Oh, did I mention that the soundtrack is terrific as well? If you can find it, rent it. It's a slice of the past, a slice of life and contains some positive messages, as well as being pure entertainment and a wonderful love story. Never a throwaway, if you like it you'll be able to watch it over and over. Oh, and throw away your copy of "Edward Scissorhands," because this one beats it hands down and all over the place.
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Summary: Keep the Kleenex handy!
Review: "Ice Castles " is a heartwarming, emotional story about triumph over tragedy and love conquering all. When Lexie Winston (Johnson) a talented figure skater with her mind set firmly on the five rings is blinded in a freak accident, her career appears over, and she hides herself from the world, unwilling to face or accept what has happened to her, but bolstered by the love, support, and faith of her childhood sweetheart Nick (Benson), her father (Skerritt), and her first coach (Dewhurst), she makes a triumphant return to life, and in extension, to figure skating. Excellent performances, excellent scenery, and excellent skating make this movie a perennial family favourite which can never be watched without shedding tears.
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Summary: I love this movie...
Review: "Ice Castles" is the type of movie that isn't made much by Hollywood anymore (the one exception I can think of off the top of my head is "Awakenings"). The "Triumph over Adversity" genre seems to have died with the innocence of the 70's and 80's, and the start of the cynical 1990's. It's really too bad, because many are just too cynical anymore to enjoy an innocent, heartwarming tale. Gorgeous photography, excellent acting by most in the movie (I could do without Robbie Benson) and ultimately a story so moving that it will make anyone not jaded by the world start weeping. Oh, did I mention that the soundtrack is terrific as well? If you can find it, rent it. It's a slice of the past, a slice of life and contains some positive messages, as well as being pure entertainment and a wonderful love story. Never a throwaway, if you like it you'll be able to watch it over and over. Oh, and throw away your copy of "Edward Scissorhands," because this one beats it hands down and all over the place.
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Summary: A great love story on ice
Review: A wonderful film about a figure skater who endures several tragic events and the hockey player who brings hope and love back into her life. Highly recommended for anyone who loves skating or just good storytelling. Add a star if you skate yourself!!!
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Summary: INCREDIBABLY SAPPY
Review: About a blinded young skatetress who goes off to the races anyway. Jealous boyfriend hockey type can't decide if he should help her or hurt her. So why not do both? Love attempt is often nauseating as Daddy thinks sheshould give it up too! A KLEENEX ALERT! for all the wrong reasons.
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Summary: Hate to be a kill-joy
Review: Although I loved the movie's positive messages of triumph, I had a hard time with the fact that Lexie was only 16, yet was romantically involved with the newscaster,Brian, who was obviously in his twenties or more, and also with Nick who was college-age. This constitutes statutory rape, and I don't think that aspect of the movie is a positive influence on an impressionable young girl at all.I mean, this is the kind of movie today that draws all kinds of criticism for it's politically charged content. Imagine that movie coming out today!! Back when I watched it 25 years ago, the statutory rape thing was not an issue like it is today, but it is a very real problem. Because of this, I don't know if I would let my teen daughter watch it. I may, but preface it with, "Now, this part is wrong, but just get the good messages out of it"....but that seems somewhat hypocritical. So at this point, I am undecided.
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Summary: It grows on you...
Review: Although I was terribly depressed that I spent $ dollars on this movie and didn't really like it the first time, I kinda like it now. It really does grow on you. I recommend it to anyone who likes a VERY 70's type atmosphere, interesting story line, and, of course, the one and only ROBBY BENSON! If you don't like it the first time, give it another chance! :)
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Summary: charming, inspirational drama; Lynn-Holly Johnson is lovely
Review: Heartwarming and inspirational drama, starring the lovely Lynn-Holly Johnson (THE WATCHER IN THE WOODS) and Robby Benson (BEAUTY AND THE BEAST), and featuring the Oscar-nominated theme song "Through the Eyes of Love" by Marvin Hamlisch and Carole Bayer Sager.
Alexis `Lexie' Winston (Lynn-Holly Johnson) is a promising young 16-year-old ice skater, living in Iowa with her widowed father (Tom Skerritt). She receives her training from Beulah (Colleen Dewhurst) a former ice skater, now the owner of the ice-rink and bowling alley. Beulah knows that Lexie won't achieve her full potential until a proper trainer takes her on. So when renowned coach Deborah Mackland (Jennifer Warren) offers the chance of a lifetime to Lexie, she leaves small-town life behind and begins her quest to become a champion ice skater...until a freak accident shatters her dreams.
Now with the help of her father and Beulah, and the guidance of her boyfriend Nick (Robby Benson), Lexie sets out to overcome her adversity and skate one last time...
Filled with excellent performances and the soaring, emotional music of Hamlisch, ICE CASTLES is a satisfying movie experience. Colleen Dewhurst and Tom Skerritt provide exceptional supporting performances. Lynn-Holly Johnson, in her movie debut, gamely rises to the challenge in the demanding role of Lexie. Robby Benson turns in a solid performance as Nick. Only Jennifer Warren, as coach Deborah Mackland, seems cold and aloof (though this is mainly due to the character).
ICE CASTLES is highly-recommended!
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Summary: Simply an awesome movie...
Review: I am a competitive figure skater, and this movie is what got me started in the sport. It has a very powerful and important message about not giving up on your dreams even when everything turns against you. My Mom bought me this movie when I was about 5 and I watched it every day, 2 or 3 times a day. I started skating soon after that, and now I am a very successful World level skater. This movie has beautiful music and "Through the Eyes of Love" will just capture you. I would highly recommend the movie and the soundtrack, they will take your breath away!!
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