The Cutting Edge is a 1991 romantic sports comedy-drama set in the allegedly exciting world of Olympic-level figure-skating. Ice maiden Moira Kelly has been reared from birth by her driving father (Stepfather star Terry O'Quinn adding a creepy touch) to be a champion, but is constantly let down because she's so unpleasant that no one wants to be her partner. On the other side of the tracks, macho jock DB Sweeney is invalided out of ice hockey and recruited by Kelly's Russian coach (Roy Dotrice) to team up with her. They hate each other on sight but develop into a potential... winning team, and, in between being nasty to each other, fall in nauseating lurve. The tension builds up as to who is going to win that Olympic gold medal in the finale (guess!) and whether the leads will be able to hold off strangling each other in time for the big last-minute clinch. The whole thing is a stew of mismatched couple and underdog-triumphs-in-sport clichés, directed by ex-Starsky and Hutch star Paul Michael Glaser, but it really falls down because Sweeney and Kelly obviously can't skate for toffee. The on-ice sequences, choreographed by medal-winning Robin Cousins in an only-job-he's-fit-for turn, employ doubles and tricky editing, which means the climactic struggle has to be quite literally skated over. On the DVD: The Cutting Edge comes to DVD in an anamorphic widescreen print thats in good shape but with that slightly feathery colour common in pre-digital transfers. There are English, German, French and Italian tracks; plus a single measly trailer.--Kim Newman [show more]
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Figure skater Kate Moseley (Moira Kelly) has lost a succession of partners because of her primadonna-ish attitude and unless her coach can find someone to work with her, she might have to give up her dream of reaching the Olympics. A solution is found in the form of Doug Dorsey (D.B. Sweeney), a blue collar ice hockey star who is capable of holding his own against the demanding Kate. The pair argue continuously, but as the Olympics draw closer, the chance of love arises between them.
Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. Moira Kelly and D.B. Sweeney star as polar opposites who unite on the ice for a shot at Olympic gold in this inspirational romantic comedy from acclaimed director Paul M. Glaser. Brimming with wit, charm and plenty of breathtaking sports action, 'The Cutting Edge' is a real winner! She's a rich and refined pairs figure skater whose prima donna attitude has her skating solo. He's a brash, blue-collar hockey champion with a new injury and no future. With nothing in common but their dream of reaching the Olympics, Kate and Doug are each other's last resort. Reluctantly, they join forces, but its not long before the barbs - and sparks - start flying as the unlikely pair skate towards the opportunity of a lifetime: a chance at a medal and a chance at love... Actors Moira Kelly, D.B. Sweeney, Roy Dotrice & Terry O'Quinn Director Paul M. Glaser Certificate PG Year 1992 Screen Widescreen 1.85:1 Anamorphic Languages German, French, Italian, Spanish, English - Dolby Digital (2.0) Stereo Subtitles English For The Hard Of Hearing ; German For The Hard Of Hearing ; French ; Italian ; Spanish ; Dutch Duration 1 hour and 37 minutes (approx)
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