Will Ferrell + Jon Heder + Ice Skates = Love
By Erin Steele
March 30, 2007
So may I just say that I couldn't be more excited about this week's film releases, specifically "Blades of Glory," which stars my comedy crush Will Ferrell.
Not everyone is as excited, however -- the film isn't doing great on rottentomatoes.com (though it could be worse). Still, I'm going to declare that 60 percent of the time, Ferrell's comedic genius works every time.
The plot, according to imdb.com: "In 2002, two rival Olympic ice skaters were stripped of their gold medals and permanently banned from men's single competition. Presently, however, they've found a loophole that will allow them to qualify as a pairs team."
Why it will be awesome: Unlike "The Cutting Edge," it's supposed to be funny. Plus, Ferrell is in it. Neato, gang!
Other films opening this week:
THE LOOKOUT
Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Matthew Goode, Jeff Daniels, Isla Fisher
The story: A once promising high school athlete has his life permanently altered after a tragic accident leaves him with a brain injury. He takes a job as a janitor at a bank, where he ultimately finds himself caught up in a planned heist.
Why it's pretty good: See review.
MEET THE ROBINSONS
Starring the voices of: Angela Bassett, Laurie Metcalf
The story, according to imdb.com: "Lewis is a brilliant inventor who meets mysterious stranger named Wilbur Robinson, whisking Lewis away in a time machine and together they team up to track down Bowler Hat Guy in a showdown that ends with an unexpected twist of fate."
Why it could be good: Early reviews are strong, and breakthroughs in animation should make this one for film buffs to see.
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