On Edge (2001)

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Release Date: Dec 31, 2002 Wide

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The world of competitive figure skating takes a pratfall in this satiric comedy. Professor Robinson (Chris Hogan) is a documentary filmmaker whose latest project presents an in-depth look at three figure skaters hoping to someday rise from the lowest rungs of amateur competition into the ranks of the U.S. Olympic Team. Robinson's subjects are Veda Tilman (Barret Swatek), a high-strung young woman who suffers from an eating disorder; J.C. Cain (A.J. Langer), a chain-smoking trailer-park refugee

R, 1 hr. 32 min.

Comedy

Directed By: Karl Slovin

Written By: Karl Slovin, Laura Wolf

In Theaters: Dec 31, 2002 Wide

On DVD: Mar 23, 2004

MGM Home Entertainment

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...the characters eventually become endearing enough to keep us engaged through the film's many unsuccessful moments of comedy.

March 13, 2004 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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Very very funny and perceptive mockumentary on the figure skating industry. The performances are dead on perfect, great pace, finely directed and a highly entertaining movie. Definitely a must see!

October 29, 2006

James Higgins

:rotten: On Edge was a disappointment. I don't even know what I thought it was gonna be. Basically it's making fun of figure skating. It would have been better if the jokes were actually funny. :fresh: Shattered Glass was very good. This movie follows the rise and fall of Stephen Glass who was exposed as a fraudulent

March 25, 2004