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Blades of Glory

Director: Will Speck & Josh Gordon

Cast: Will Ferrell, Jon Heder, Will Arnett, Amy Poehler, William Fichtner, Jenna Fischer, Nick Swardson, Craig T. Nelson

(DreamWorks Pictures, 2007) Rated: PG-13

US DVD release date: 28 August 2007

by Jesse Hassenger

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It takes genuine pros to make the mock-sport movie look like a worthwhile competition. A brisk, disposable amusement.

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