The Cutting Edge 3: Chasing the Dream (2008)

An ice skater (Matt Lanter) and his new partner (Francia Raisa) develop feelings for each other while training to compete in Paris.

Director:

Stuart Gillard

Writers:

Randall M. Badat (teleplay) (as Randall Badat), Susan Estelle Jansen (story) (as Susan Jansen)

Stars:

Matt Lanter, Francia Raisa, Sarah Gadon

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Matt Lanter	...	Zack Conroy
Francia Raisa	...	Alejandra 'Alex' Delgado
Sarah Gadon	...	Celeste Mercier
Stefano DiMatteo	...	Bryan Hemmings (as Stefano Matteo Colacitti)
Benjamin Hollingsworth	...	Jason Bright
Luis Oliva	...	Bobby Delgado
Aly Purrott-Armstrong	...	Misha Pressel (as Alycia Purrott)
Christy Carlson Romano	...	Jackie Dorsey (as Christy Romano)
Stephanie Valois	...	Cindy Halgyord
Rod Black	...	TV Commentator
Lori Graham	...	TV Commentator
Marcela Pizarro	...	Mama Delgado
Marco Ledezma	...	Papa Delgado
Lucinda Davis	...	Reporter
Danny Blanco Hall	...	Reporter (as Danny Blanco-Hall)

Storyline

Rich, handsome, courteous Seattle golden boy Zack Conroy's figure skating partner Celeste Mercier is disabled for months in a training accident. Like their coach Bryan Hemmings, she insists he takes a temporary partner to go on to the national championship, his ticket to the world championship in Paris. Zach and his temper discard all candidates from the circuit, but after an alteration with an ice hockey amateur team he shares to ice with to train, he sets his mind on their only girl, taco joint daughter-waitress Alejandra 'Alex' Delgado. She's unacceptable to Hemmings, who dumps Zach and starts an affair with Celeste, to whom he finds another partner. Zach and Alex's worlds keep clashing, but determination, her brother and another coach see them trough.

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Plot Keywords:

training | ice hockey | figure skating | wheelchair | hugging | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance | Sport

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some sexual references

Did You Know?

Trivia

Skating doubles Fred Palascak (for Matt Lanter) and Melanie Lambert (for Francia Raisa) are husband and wife and both appear in the UK TV show Dancing on Ice (2006). Also appearing on the show is Olympic gold medal winner, Robin Cousins, who had a cameo appearance in the first film of this franchise, The Cutting Edge (1992). (Robin, who is British, was dubbed by an American actor for his role.)

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Goofs

After Alex drove Zach home, they went for a run outside. At first, Zach was wearing a gray jacket. Then his gray jacket magically disappeared at the end of the run.

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Quotes

Alejandra Delgado: I hope you don't mind me bring nosy. But, your girlfriend! Is she ok with what were are doing ?
Zack Conroy: You know that is hype, about us being a couple! That was a long time ago.
Alejandra Delgado: Zack, I know what my eyes tell me that she cares for you more than just a friend.
Zack Conroy: Well, your partner is more than a friend. You sweat and hurt, you win and lose together. And most of all you have to trust each other with your lives. But that's just coming from a spoilt rich kid. So what do I know!

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Connections

Follows The Cutting Edge (1992)

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Soundtracks

Salsa La Reggeton
Written & Performed by Curtis S.D. MacDonald
Published by Grandcascade Music
Courtesy of Eversound/ CMMP Records

User Reviews

Addictive and Motivating

I can describe this movie in one word "Addictive". I loved the first Cutting Edge, and I liked the second but I can not remember the last time a movie has had such an impact. Matt and Francia were wonderful actors and along with the whole cast, they brought this movie to life and made it seem real. It reminds me of the start of mine and my husband's relationship. When I found out this movie was coming on TV I had to record it and have watched it every night since. The story line, the music and the skating draw you in and make you feel a part of this movie. If you are a skater, ice or roller you will be "Motivated" to go skating after this movie. If you like Romance and Skating this is definitely a Must See Movie and Must Have DVD.

Details

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 March 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Cutting Edge 3: Chasing the Dream

Filming Locations:

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min 90 min (TV)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1