The Cutting Edge: Fire & Ice

2010 1h 30m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 170

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Synopsis

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After her partner's career-ending injury, a former figure skater shifts gears to become an instructor. Later, she finds the strength to return to competitive skating by partnering with an unconventional and notorious speed skater.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Francia Raísa
Alexandra 'Alex' Delgado
Brendan Fehr
James McKinsey
Russell Yuen
Mr. Wan
Zhenhu Han
Zhen Zheng
Stephen Amell
Philip Seaver
Marcela Pizarro
Alex's Mom
Anthony Lemke
James Agent
Dan Jeannotte
Angus Dwell

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Stephen Herek
Writers: Holly Brix
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 16 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "The Cutting Edge Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Stephen Herek, shot by Pierre Jodoin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Bennett Salvay. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Seth Flaum shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Francia Raísa and Brendan Fehr and Russell Yuen carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Stephen Herek directs. Pierre Jodoin behind the camera. Bennett Salvay scores. Seth Flaum cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 16 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
4Part of the "The Cutting Edge Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Directed by Stephen Herek, shot by Pierre Jodoin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Bennett Salvay. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Seth Flaum shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Francia Raísa and Brendan Fehr and Russell Yuen carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt1600058 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.