World Cup Figure Skating Champions [VHS]

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Movie Review: A Real Mixed Bag
Summary: 2 Stars

In addition to the pared down skating, the filming leaves a lot to be desired. The cameras, trying for dramatic effect and unusual angles, shift and change focus in the middle of jumps, spins and complex footwork that you naturally want to see. I found this very irritating.

Finally, the commentary by Tai Babilonia and Randy Gardner (themselves exquisite skaters who should have a lot of insight to offer) was dull, sporadic and awkward. At one point, for example, Tai has this to say about the skating of a Russian pair: "What I like about their skating is that it is influenced by ballet." Gee, really? Who would ever have guessed that Russians were influenced by ballet? Likewise, Randy's comment about Caryn Kadavy's skating does little to help the viewer. He says simply that she has really improved in the last year, then lapses into a long silence. He doesn't say how or why she has improved, or what distinguishes her skating from that of other top performers.

All of the problems aside, there is some exquisite skating to be seen. Peter Barna's Tango piece, Elizabeth Manley's immitation of a cat, skated to music from Cats, and the opening ensemble come to mind. However, you can forget about the stunning jumps and throws. There simply isn't room for them on the stage. Had I known what I was getting, I would never have purchased this tape, and honestly cannot recommend it to others.

Movie Review: Amazing Grace - NBC World Cup of Figure Skating
Summary: 5 Stars

Figure Skating Video

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