Ice Castles
Ice Castles

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Ice Castles

2010
Movie
95 min
English

Young, beautiful, talented Alexis Winston comes from nowhere to become a figure skating superstar. But her rise to stardom isn’t easy. She has to push herself, reinvent herself, and most painfully of all, leave her hometown boyfriend behind. When a tragic fall leaves her blind, she needs someone to believe in her, to love her; someone to convince her she has the strength to skate and dream again.

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IMDb4.9/10
Google Users55%
Director: Daniel G. ClasingGenres: Drama, Family, Romance

Plot Summary

A talented amateur figure skater from a small town gets a shot at the Olympics. However, a devastating accident threatens to end her career and shatter her dreams. With the support of her family and friends, she must find the strength to overcome her physical and emotional challenges and fight her way back to the ice.

Critical Reception

The 2010 remake of 'Ice Castles' received a largely lukewarm reception from critics and audiences alike. While some appreciated its earnest attempt to recreate the spirit of the original, many found it to be a pale imitation, lacking the emotional depth and sparkle of its predecessor. Performances were generally considered adequate but not outstanding, and the narrative was often criticized for being predictable and overly sentimental.

What Reviewers Say

  • A predictable and uninspired remake that fails to capture the magic of the original.

  • Performances are serviceable but lack the charisma to elevate the melodramatic story.

  • Visually competent but ultimately a forgettable sports drama.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many finding the film to be a passable, if unoriginal, family drama. Some viewers enjoyed the skating sequences and the positive message, while others felt the plot was too derivative and the characters underdeveloped.

Fun Fact

This 2010 version is a remake of the 1978 film of the same name, which starred Lynn-Holly Johnson and Robby Benson and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song ('Through the Eyes of Love').

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itsogs

A very inspiring movie, the kind of feel good movie that will put a pep in your step and give you hope that anything is possible if you want it bad enough. Awesome cast, great screenplay and a story for all ages.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟