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Ice Princess (2005)

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Reviews Counted:100

Fresh:52

Rotten:48

Average Rating:5.6/10

Consensus: This likable Disney film gets points for effort, but can't stick the landing when it comes to originality.

Rated: G

Runtime: 1 hr 39 mins

Genre: Childrens

Theatrical Release:Mar 18, 2005 Wide

Box Office: $24,381,334

Synopsis: A teen misfit who never thought she'd fit in discovers her personal edge when she risks it all to pursue her dreams of figure skating, in Disney's inspirational family comedy, ICE PRINCESS. Rising... A teen misfit who never thought she'd fit in discovers her personal edge when she risks it all to pursue her dreams of figure skating, in Disney's inspirational family comedy, ICE PRINCESS. Rising star Michelle Trachtenberg ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "EuroTrip") stars as Casey Carlyle, the brainy bookworm who gives up a life devoted to schoolwork for a thrilling new world of axels, sit spins, best friends, boyfriends and cutthroat competition as she finds herself in the unlikely position of skating for gold. Daring to attempt what she thought was impossible, the once shy and awkward Casey discovers how to literally take flight. Casey is just trying to please her hard-working single mom (JOAN CUSACK), who's got her daughter on the fast track to Harvard, when she decides to do a report on the physics of figure skating. Having fantasized on her backyard pond about becoming an Olympic champion since she was a little girl, Casey is ecstatic, and nervous, to finally have a chance to meet the elite skaters at her local rink. What she doesn't know is that her whole existence is about to be sent for a wild spin when it turns out that Casey's smarts have helped her become a skating prodigy. Now, as she gets the chance to train with champion-in-the-making Gen Harwood (HAYDEN PANETTIERE) and Gen's famously tough coach and mother, Tina (KIM CATTRALL), Casey sets off on a fun, comedic and life-changing adventure that takes her into a world she never expected to experience. Not only does she get a crash course in the glamour, sweat and tears of skating competitions, she also gets her first taste of romance as she falls for Gen's teenage brother, the rink's hunky Zamboni driver, Teddy (TREVOR BLUMAS). As she trains with gritty determination, Casey's confidence begins to soar—but with the big championship looming, she is about to find out if she really has what it takes to leave her old life behind and truly become an ICE PRINCESS. Actors become skaters and skaters become actors in ICE PRINCESS, as Michelle Trachtenberg and Hayden Panettiere are joined on screen by such world-class athletes as five-time World Figure Skating Champion Michelle Kwan and Olympic Gold Medalist Brian Boitano in cameo roles. Walt Disney Pictures presents ICE PRINCESS, directed by Tim Fywell ("I Capture the Castle") from a screenplay by Hadley Davis based on a story by Meg Cabot ("The Princess Diaries") and Davis. Bridget Johnson produces. Karen Glass and Kristin Burr oversaw production for Walt Disney Studios. William W. Wilson III is the executive producer. -- © Walt Disney Pictures [More]

Starring: Michelle Trachtenberg, Kim Cattrall, Joan Cusack, Hayden Panettiere

Starring: Michelle Trachtenberg, Kim Cattrall, Joan Cusack, Hayden Panettiere, Trevor Blumas

Director: Tim Fywell

Director: Tim Fywell
Story: Hadley Davis
Screenwriter: Hadley Davis
Producer: Bridget Johnson
Composer: Christophe Beck
Studio: Buena Vista Pictures

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  • Ice Princess
  • From Walt Disney Pictures, the studio that brought you THE PRINCESS DIARIES, ICE PRINCESS is a hilarious and heartwarming coming-of-age story featuring popular teen star Michelle Trachtenberg (TV's BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, EUROTRIP). Though she longs to become a graceful champion figure skater, gawky Casey Carlyle (Trachtenberg) has always been just a brainy high school misfit. And with a strong-willed mother (Joan Cusack -- RAISING HELEN) pushing her toward a top university, it seems as if she'll never get the chance to be like the elite skating prodigies she sees at the rink. But when Casey uses her head and follows her heart, she'll find herself transformed beyond her wildest dreams! Also starring Kim Cattrall, it's an uplifting and laugh-packed story your whole family will flip for!
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    This dumb-as-a-stump teen girl coming-of-age movie envisions a high school physics geek (Michelle Trachtenberg) who turns into an ice skating pro as a result of her knowledge of physics.

    Full Review Source: ColeSmithey.com | comment Comment
    06/06/09
    Cole Smithey
    Cole Smithey
    ColeSmithey.com
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    08/16/07
    Trevor Johnston
    Trevor Johnston
    Time Out New York
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    Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | comment Comment
    05/26/06
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
    Combustible Celluloid
    N/R

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    Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
    02/09/06
    Time Out

    Pure formula, but nevertheless an enjoyable triple klutz.

    Full Review Source: Bangor Daily News (Maine) | comment Comment
    11/18/05
    Christopher Smith
    Christopher Smith
    Bangor Daily News (Maine)

    It's not a masterpiece by any stretch of the imagination, but neither is it a sustenance-free afternoon at the Ice Capades

    Full Review Source: Film Freak Central | comment Comment
    08/22/05
    Bill Chambers
    Bill Chambers
    Film Freak Central

    A história e a protagonista têm seu charme, mas a direção esquemática de Fywell e o roteiro repleto de clichês praticamente anulam o potencial do filme.

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    08/13/05
    Pablo Villaca
    Pablo Villaca
    Cinema em Cena

    ...things are so routine we can guess every action a cliché in advance.

    Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment Comment
    07/20/05
    John J. Puccio
    John J. Puccio
    DVDTown.com

    ..while star Michelle Trachtenberg delivers a sincere, engaging performance, there's not a whole lot here to hold the interest of anyone outside the film's target demographic.

    Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews | comment Comment
    07/17/05
    David Nusair
    David Nusair
    Reel Film Reviews
    N/R

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    Full Review Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch | comment Comment
    07/05/05
    St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Seems like a lot we have seen before, but it is still a good clean movie of finding your dream? Come and find out as she battles with the best.

    Full Review Source: Entertainment Spectrum | comment Comment
    04/14/05
    Vince Koehler
    Vince Koehler
    Entertainment Spectrum

    It’s formulaic stuff, but the film treats the conflicts seriously and possesses a sweet demeanor.

    Full Review Source: Reel Times: Reflections on Cinema | comment Comment
    04/13/05
    Mark Pfeiffer
    Mark Pfeiffer
    Reel Times: Reflections on Cinema

    Though Disney's incessant promotion of Hilary Duff has made casual moviegoers run from teen-girl flicks as fast as they can, Ice Princess may bring a few back.

    Full Review Source: New Times | comment Comment
    04/08/05
    Luke Y. Thompson
    Luke Y. Thompson
    New Times

    Little girls may go for this sort of thing. They won’t notice the clunky pacing or the drippy dialogue or the limp plot or the stiff, awkward cameos.

    Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
    04/05/05
    David Cornelius
    David Cornelius
    eFilmCritic.com

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    Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle | comment Comment
    03/27/05
    Kimberly Jones
    Kimberly Jones
    Austin Chronicle

    While Ice Princess doesn't exactly deliver any surprises -- you can easily guess how it will end -- the movie doesn't always go where you expect it to, either.

    Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | comment Comment
    03/27/05
    Shlomo Schwartzberg
    Shlomo Schwartzberg
    Boxoffice Magazine

    The Ice Princess is exactly the kind of film Disney made its reputation on...

    Full Review Source: Talking Pictures (U.S.) | comment Comment
    03/25/05
    Tony Toscano
    Tony Toscano
    Talking Pictures (U.S.)

    Ice Princess, though somewhat clichéd, combines the fire of passion for a dream with the frost of unscrupulous reality.

    Full Review Source: San Antonio Express-News | comment Comment
    03/25/05
    Larry Ratliff
    Larry Ratliff
    San Antonio Express-News

    Rife with cliches and sentimentality.

    Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
    03/24/05
    David Noh
    David Noh
    Film Journal International

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    03/24/05
    Peter Sobczynski
    Peter Sobczynski
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