Two disgraced figure skaters find whimsical redemption on the ice as an absurd, crowd-pleasing pairs team.
Absurdist, with big broad humor. A comfort watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Paramount+, Kanopy (free) and Hoopla (free).
Some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language, about what a PG-13 should carry.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.
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When a much-publicized ice-skating scandal strips them of their gold medals, two world-class athletes skirt their way back onto the ice via a loophole that allows them to compete together as a pairs team.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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