As guys, we've all experienced that moment where you are hanging out with the guys and suddenly realize that you've done something completely gay. And in the awkward moments that follow, and the inability to make it go away by ignoring it, there is the inevitable heterosexual act to throw it back into equilibrium. Generally, that act is something a caveman would do, like crush a beer can on one's forehead or startle the local seismic center by having the loudest release of flatulence. If you're a guy, you know exactly what I mean, and if you're a girl, you'll just have to trust me. Unfortunately, if you're the one doing the act, it is highly embarrasing; but on the other hand, if you're not the one doing the act, it is extremely humorous.
Blades of Glory is the story of rival male figure skaters played by Will Ferrell and John Heder. These two skaters are banned from the sport after fighting during the medal ceremony in which they tied for the gold medal. The only loophole they see to get themselves back into the sport is to compete in pairs figure skating. And the only partners they can find to compete with, is each other. What follows are moment lined up after moment of the awkward gay slip up and the heterosexual echo as described earlier, with a few moments of first date awkwardness and gross out comedy thrown in for good measure. For those of us not involved, as always, it was awfully funny. (Pun intended.)
I won't ruin the movie by trying to describe any of these moments, because the shock value is half the fun. Just know that at the end of the show you'll feel like you were a bagger at the grocery store, who has spent the past two hours catching cans, bags, and packages of gay/hetero. And as you walk to the car with your mind full of images of Will Ferrel both in, and out, of sequin laden spandex, you may wonder if you should go watch Die Hard to make up for seeing it.
3 Stars
Blades of Glory is the story of rival male figure skaters played by Will Ferrell and John Heder. These two skaters are banned from the sport after fighting during the medal ceremony in which they tied for the gold medal. The only loophole they see to get themselves back into the sport is to compete in pairs figure skating. And the only partners they can find to compete with, is each other. What follows are moment lined up after moment of the awkward gay slip up and the heterosexual echo as described earlier, with a few moments of first date awkwardness and gross out comedy thrown in for good measure. For those of us not involved, as always, it was awfully funny. (Pun intended.)
I won't ruin the movie by trying to describe any of these moments, because the shock value is half the fun. Just know that at the end of the show you'll feel like you were a bagger at the grocery store, who has spent the past two hours catching cans, bags, and packages of gay/hetero. And as you walk to the car with your mind full of images of Will Ferrel both in, and out, of sequin laden spandex, you may wonder if you should go watch Die Hard to make up for seeing it.
3 Stars
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