| | | The King of the Rink is about to meet America's Ice Queen.
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Once the star of the United States Olympic Hockey team but blindsided by an opponent, losing his peripheral vision, Doug Dorsey (D.B. Sweeney) now skates on his local small-town hockey team, his life punctuated by apologetic rejection letters from once-beckoning NHL teams. Kate Moseley's (Moira Kelly) talent and grace have spotlighted her as one of the most talented and beautiful pairs figure skaters in the world. Off the ice, however, her sharp tongue, prima donna behavior and hopelessly high standards have made it impossible for her to keep a partner. Her coach has reached the bottom of the barrel, so he looks in another barrel...and finds Doug. The pairing of Moseley and Dorsey changes the face of figure skating forever. In a sport that demands harmony and cooperation, the only thing these headstrong athletes do in unison is fight. Through the rigorous training and tedious prractices, to the scenic drama of the 1992 Winter Olympics competition, a medal-winning "rink rat" rivalry of comedic and romantic proportions ensues.
"...an enjoyable lark." James Berardinelli's ReelViews
"...skillfully made and well-acted." Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Editor's Note
Straight blades meet toe-picks in this hilarious and heartfelt story about the attraction of opposites. After an accident at the Olympics cuts his professional career short, a handsome ice hockey player named Doug (D.B. Sweeney, EIGHT MEN OUT) is paired with Kate (Moira Kelly, WITH HONORS), a talented but bitter figure skater whose dreams were also dashed at the Olympics. Her prima donna attitude sends most prospective partners running, but the initial clash between Kate and Doug gives way to a feisty, ice-melting romance that could take them both to victory. Made up of equal parts old-fashioned rom-com and modern movie romance, THE CUTTING EDGE is a lively sports dramedy co-starring LOST's Terry O'Quinn. It's also an endearing early departure for versatile screenwriter Tony Gilroy (MICHAEL CLAYTON, THE BOURNE IDENTITY).
Plot Summary
A rough and tumble ex-hockey player is paired with a frosty ice skater to form a dynamic amateur skating team. A powerful skater he has to put down his stick after an eye injury and learn the grace and discipline of the new sport. Reluctantly, he learns the ropes from his new partner who is a driven perfectionist. Their skating passion turns to romance as they race for the gold.
| Features | English Track | | French Subtitles | | Widescreen Version Enhanced For 16x9 TVs | | Original Theatrical Trailer | | Spanish Subtitles | | French Track | | Spanish Track |
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Release Information
| | Studio: MGM |
| Release Date: 1/9/2001 |
| Running Time: 102 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1991 | | Catalog ID: 1001454 | | UPC: 00027616857743 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English, French Dubbed, Spanish Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
| Cast & Crew
| Memorable Quotes| "A love--skate relationship" from film's advertisement. |
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| | Professional Reviews | Rolling Stone
"...Kelly and Sweeney have a charm that's easy to root for..." 04/30/1992 p.65New York Times
"...Snappily paced and unusually well acted....Effectively bolstered by a chugging pop score..." 03/27/1992 p.C21 Los Angeles Times
"...[A] crowd-pleaser of sufficient wit, vitality and intelligence....Kelly and Sweeney are evenly matched..." 03/27/1992 p.F10 Chicago Sun-Times
"...The actors bring it a certain freshness. Kelly is effective....Sweeney is likable..." 03/27/1992 p.42 Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide 6 of 10
...Cute, if predictable, comedy with Sweeney and Kelly building believable sexual tension as they're forced to work together, sniping all the way.
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