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Ice Princess
2005 98 min United States of America, Canada G 12+
★6.2
Family, Drama, Comedy
Director: Tim Fywell
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Description
With the help of her coach, her mom, and the boy who drives the Zamboni, nothing can stop Casey Carlyle from realizing her dream to be a champion figure skater.
Budget:
$25M
US Gross:
$24.4M
Worldwide:
$27.65M
Starring
Michelle Trachtenberg
Actor
Kim Cattrall
Actor
Trevor Blumas
Actor
Key opinion
Ice Princess is a formulaic yet genuinely engaging underdog story that resonates through its uplifting message and committed performances. While some viewers criticize its predictable plot and fairy-tale tone, it is widely regarded as a warm, well-executed family film.
| Acting | Michelle Trachtenberg anchors the film with a relatable and compelling lead performance that effectively carries the narrative. | |
| Acting | The supporting cast, particularly Kim Cattrall and Hayden Panettiere, provide strong, credible characterizations that elevate the material. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography and production design successfully capture the grace and elegance of figure skating. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is praised as a motivating, wholesome underdog story, though others dismiss it as a tired, predictable cliché. | |
| Pacing | The film's appeal is divided by its target demographic; fans of light-hearted family dramas find it charming, while other viewers find the pacing slow or the subject matter uninteresting. |