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Ice Princess
2005
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Ice Princess
Positive Reviews
36
Negative reviews
12
Average Rating
3.1
/5
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1.5
Beyond that, well, there are no talking animals in Ice Princess, so thats something.
Av Club
3.0
All the other females around Casey know exactly what they want. And each is gently but firmly punished for it, as if such desire were unladylike.
EW
3.8
Shes pretty but doesnt know it, and so shy I cant talk to anyone I havent known since kindergarten.
Rogerebert
2.5
Even for an ugly duckling makes good fairy tale, Ice Princess seems to stretch believability a tad too far.
4.5
Trachtenberg is thoroughly believable, an unspoiled charmer. Her rise from clumsy girl to someone brimming with confidence and the author of one hecku ..
1.5
The movie does have a strong sense of the special charisma and beauty of these young demons of grace who ride the thin line between dance and sport wi ..
2.5
This tweener fantasy of athletic glory frantically tries to balance a decent sense of values against a market savvy awareness.
The New York Times
1.0
Little girls may go for this sort of thing. They wont notice the clunky pacing or the drippy dialogue or the limp plot or the stiff, awkward cameos.
E Film Critic
2.5
The story leaves behind childish plot points and annoying plot holes in favor of much more real, engaging conflicts.
Cinema Blend
1.9
Harvard President Lawrence Summers recently touched off a firestorm by speculating on why more girls dont display an interest in science. He might con ..
Ny Daily News
3.0
Ice Princess is carried by the subtle and shining performance of Michelle Trachtenberg.
Spirituality And Practice
3.0
Pre teen girls may very well enjoy Ice Princess, but as I dont belong to that particular demographic, it pretty much left me cold.
One Guys Opinion
4.5
The surprisingly twisty plot skates along with zero friction, giving new meaning to Disney on Ice.
Village Voice
2.0
The films utterly predictable dialogue and plot developments will leave most viewers cold. Ice struck preteens are, of course, the exceptions.
Tv Guide
3.0
...may have a preposterous premise, but it should appeal to the same mother/daughter audience that flocked to the similarly titled Diaries.
3.0
Disney Too bad the key conflict feels forced, because its a worthy topic for a film aimed at tweens and young teens.
Usa Today
2.5
..while star Michelle Trachtenberg delivers a sincere, engaging performance, theres not a whole lot here to hold the interest of anyone outside the fi ..
Reel Film Reviews
2.0
It doesnt stand out at all from the pack of similarly themed movies but, then, maybe Im wrong.
Eric Ds Nider
4.5
Corny as it must be, Ice Princess is bolstered by Trachtenbergs appealing mix of eagerness and grace.
Pop Matters
2.5
Unfortunately, the contrived plotting in Ice Princess is so implausible that even the most undemanding movie audiences will have a hard time swallowin ..
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.0
Though formulaic, this one has dazzling exhibitions of ice skating with characters who are neither all good nor all bad.
Internet Reviews
3.1
The movie paints such a gentle picture of the figure skating world that neither we nor Joan can stay resentful for long.
Boston
3.5
That Casey is a skater at heart whos pushed by an academically minded mother is one thing.
Mountain X
3.8
The characters have a depth that is missing in most clichd sports films.
Star Tribune
1.5
Was the world really crying out for The Mighty Ducks meets The Princess Diaries
3.1
Watching this weeks world figure skating championships in Moscow, one wonders why the scriptwriters went to such artificial lengths. Theres drama enou ..
Toronto Star
4.5
Another rising star, Hayden Panettiere (Raising Helen) also delivers an impressive performance here.
Reel Talk Reviews
3.1
Ice Princess sticks closely to the mold of other sports flicks, but there is a tenderness and refreshing lack of compromise assembled from its spare p ..
The Movie Boy
3.5
Although this is the kind of entertainment designed to send its audience home happy, Ice Princess has its share of stinging moments and has a good dea ..
Calendar Live
1.9
The Mouse House factory churns out more cute with Ice Princess...you may have to go get our teeth checked for fear of getting cavities from all the sy ..
Hollywood
2.0
We get that the heroine is geeky (laying groundwork for the duck to swan transformation), but must she babble physics formulas at parties
Seattle Pi
2.5
But Gen isnt thrilled because her mother is such an ogre that Gen doesnt have time for her boy friend.
Tony Medley
3.0
This dumb as a stump teen girl coming of age movie envisions a high school physics geek (Michelle Trachtenberg) who turns into an ice skating pro as a ..
Coles Mithey
3.8
Funny how things never work out like you think they should. Ice Princess isnt just a surprise, its a wonder, and I couldnt help but bask in blissful h ..
Movie Freak
3.8
But the delight of Ice Princess is that theres more to almost every character than meets the eye.
Spliced Wire
2.5
If you like a big slice of Disney cheese, youll have fun. If not, stay home.
7M Pictures
3.8
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it.
Film Freak Central
2.5
While Ice Princess doesnt exactly deliver any surprises you can easily guess how it will end the movie doesnt always go where you expect it to, either ..
Boxoffice Magazine
2.0
May not be Olympic gold, but its message scores no matter whos judging.
E Online
3.8
Its not the most original of concepts I know, but Trachtenberg is so likable in the lead role, that you cant help but root for her.
Three Movie Buffs
3.1
Enjoy Ice Princess for the female fantasy comes true it is, and save the bigger discussion for the car ride home.
Kansas City
3.1
You will be able to predict every twist and turn, but director Tim Fywell doesnt make it painful.
Waffle Movies
2.5
Poor, suffering child; if something doesnt change, and fast, she might wind up studying physics at Harvard.
Chron
3.0
A film about teens discovering and pursuing their dreams. Its an oldie but a goodie as far as film ideas go.
Guide Live
3.0
The acting is at a higher level than in most teen flicks, thus giving Ice Princess the chance to land a triple Lutz and please its femme fans.
Jam! Movies
2.5
...things are so routine we can guess every action a clich in advance.
Movie Metropolis
2.0
Among chick competition movies, Bring It On still takes the gold; Ice Princess would be lucky to place
Filmcritic.com
3.1
Seems like a lot we have seen before, but it is still a good clean movie of finding your dream Come and find out as she battles with the best.
Entertainment Spectrum
4.5
a comedy drama that will charm young girls and may even amuse their somewhat older chaperones.
James Sanford on Film
4.5
Ice Princess is a delight. Both entertaining and enchanting, Ive got to score this a Perfect 10.
4.5
Falls on its butt as often as it lands a perfect turn, but its perseverance ultimately pays off with a win not only for the film, but the audience as ..
IGN Movies
3.0
An agreeable, unexpected charmer. It cannot snap clich in two, but at least it has the desire to bend formula a little.
Film Jerk
2.5
OK, heres how were going to do this: Ill describe the central characters in Disneys new ice skating flick, Ice Princess, and you guess the plot. Multi ..
Chicago Tribune
2.5
Its formulaic stuff, but the film treats the conflicts seriously and possesses a sweet demeanor.
Reel Times: Reflections on ..
3.8
...they do what you should as filmmakers, which is to entertain your target audience...sufficient fare for little girls.
Supercala.com
1.5
Theres nothing wrong with that old fashioned, squeaky clean Disney formula. When its well done, it can be a refreshing break from the crude comedy of ..
Associated Press
2.5
You probably could sit down right now and, were you so inclined, re create the script to a word, and if you changed a few lines, that would be no grea ..
Miami Herald
3.5
Ice Princess is pretty decent as a schlocky tween empowerment movie...
Chud
3.0
For young girls and their parents oh, lets be honest: their moms the fact that you go in pretty much knowing how its going to end is part of the comfo ..
2.5
If you want the real deal, stay home and catch the world championships on ESPN this weekend.
Seattle Times
3.0
Call it an upset or a pleasant surprise, but Ice Princess will leave you far from cold.
Now Playing Mag
3.0
Might have better served the young girls who will love it, and their pushy parents, if Casey had been a little less perfect.
Access Atlanta
2.5
a few conflicts ... but none the girl power fairytale script cant solve with clichs.
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