The Cutting Edge: Chasing the Dream (2008)

Why so much hype?

This is a tender, generous movie that likes its characters and presents them as real people, full of flaws and strengths.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

The Cutting Edge 3: Chasing the Dream is a TV movie that follows the 2006 direct-to-video release movie,The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold.It was shown on ABC.It stars Matt Lanter and Francia Raisa.Christy Carlson Romano,the star of the second The Cutting Edge,is among the supporting cast.Zach Conroy and Celeste Mercier are the hottest couple on and off the ice.Then a nasty spill knocks Celeste out of competition. Zach has to quickly find another partner for the Paris championship meet. In glides Alejandra "Alex" Delgado, a beautiful,tough-talking hockey player with fierce moves and a fearless skating style. Zach is willing to give her a chance, but his coach, Bryan, is hesitant. However after a fight almost erupts between Bryan and Alex's brother he quits in a huff to train Zach's biggest rivals, Cindy Halgyord and Jason Bright. This leaves Zach with a newbie partner and no coach.Then Jackie Dorsey steps in and puts Zach and Alex through their paces to remain focused on practice in spite of their continuous fighting and bickering.What is also bothering them is their growing attraction to one another.When Alex sees a photo with Zach kissing Celeste she feels hurt and leaves but with the help of her brother and Zach they get back together right in time for their performance. Right before they are about to get their turn at the competition,Zach profess his love for Alex and both give a flawless performance.The End.Just like the The Cutting Edge 2 movie,this third film follows the same thematic plots and elements of the first film such as one being a hockey player only this time the woman happens to be one instead of the male and professing the partners love for one another that leads to winning performance in the first Cutting Edge.Do I need to even mention that Zack and Alex are going to do the same Pamchenko twist that Kate and Doug did after professing their love to one another?Too bad that is is practically a blatant rehash for the Sweeney- Kelly starrer.Many of the events in the screenplay is taken from the original.The only good thing about it is that the leads,Matt Lanter and Francia Rais,have decent chemistry and more energy.Although it is a better film compared to The Cutting Edge 2,it still does not hold a candle to the first classic film.Only younger viewers or viewers who aren't familiar with classic Cutting Edge movie would probably appreciate it.

I loved the first Cutting Edge, and as a figure skater myself, it's fun to watch movies all about the sport I love.When the second CE came out, I immediately wanted to watch it. But as I watched it, I became more and more disappointed. First of all, Kate and Doug weren't played by the regular actors, which saddened me. Second, the movie was slow and confusing at times. It seemed like the only thing they did was fight! Finally, when Chasing the Dream was announced, I was excited, yet skeptical. I didn't know what to expect, since the second one was a disappointment. I didn't watch it on ABC Family, but I came across it at the video rental place and rented it.I watched it and I immediately decided that it was better than the second CE. I could feel the chemistry between the main characters, and even the actors. I was very excited that they brought back the deadly Pamchenko twist, too. Even for a few minor goofs, it was still and awesome movie, and I want to buy it on DVD now so that on a boring day I can liven up by watching my new favorite movie! I recommend this to every Cutting Edge fan, and even those who don't like the Cutting Edge films, because even they could enjoy this fantastic, dramatic, romantic movie that makes my heart melt every time I hear Alexandra say "Yes, I will skate with you...always."

I love this movie and it is better than any of them. the music is great, especially the one named "it's to late to apologize" and the last song played at the final skating scene. The pan Chen jump is the sweetest skating move i've ever seen. This movie is a masterpiece you have to see and buy on DVD.!!!! I love this movie and its so engaging and it will make you want to get up and skate. The people in this movie are good looking and great extraordinary actors. I wish I was one but over all this movie is a one of a kind a thriller Its an exhilarating ride for Ice skate lovers everywhere!!!!! O MY GOD i love this movie really.

Man, this movie should've been called "Wasted Talent" because that's what it is, I'm not gonna hold back because Christy Romano is a Talented Actress that has yet to bust loose because of a certain "Transformers" actor & I DON'T MEAN OPTIMUS PRIME OR MEGATRON!. This is a hack & slash job of a Bad movie. Christy can do ANYTHING in the world & I'd still love her work, but this is by & large the biggest mess of a movie. It just took the worst of the first two films & pasted it together. Christy had nothing to do & what's worst I had more fun watching cheese age. I'd rather be paid money to watch Ben Affleck & J.Lo in Gigli. With only one exception that Christy Romano is awesome talent this movie shouldn't have been made.