One of my favorite movies is ICE CASTLES, an old movie from the late 70's, I think. They're just released a new version (just in time for the winter Olympics), and I watched it last night. I have to admit that this is a more family-friendly version, but it lacks the emotional depth of the original . . . I always cry buckets in the original, and I think I shed about two tears in the remake.
The writer in me wonders why the difference, and it wasn't because I missed the swear words. It was because they cut a subplot that dealt with the extreme mental pressures involved in such high stakes competition . . . and as any writer knows, the higher the stakes, the more involving the story.
In any case, it's still a fine film, and one you can show to your children (the new version). If you love ice skating, you ought to check out ICE CASTLES.
~~Angie
I remember enjoying that movie when I was in high school. I'll have to look for this one!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the figure skating in the Olympics!
The very first time I went ice skating was in the same rink where they filmed that original movie. It was the old World Arena. It's no longer there.
ReplyDeleteI remember liking parts of the movie. I should watch it again as an adult and see what I think.
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ReplyDeleteAlot of this movie was filmed in the city where I live, Halifax, NS. And the hospital scene where they did the CAT Scan was filmed in the dept where I work. In fact the CT technologist in the scene is one of my co-workers.
ReplyDeleteI loved the old version too. I must check out the new one. At least to see if I can spot Caroline.
I LOVED the original movie. I wasn't able to catch the recent version,so did they keep the original song? I had the song for a voice lesson presentation and although I enjoyed the song,after having to hit the opening first note a billion times, it just wasn't the same again.LOL "Please don't let this feeling end..."
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