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MPAA Rating: R Movie Release: 2001 DVD Release: 03/23/2004 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV,Pan and Scan - Closed Captioned Audio Tracks: English Subtitles: English, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 33 mins Studio: MGM Total Copies: 10 Genres: Comedy, Satire, Mockumentary, Sports Comedy

The world of competitive figure skating takes a pratfall in this satiric comedy. Professor Robinson (Chris Hogan) is a documentary filmmaker whose latest project presents an in-depth look at three figure skaters hoping to someday rise from the lowest rungs of amateur competition into the ranks of the U.S. Olympic Team. Robinson's subjects are Veda Tilman (Barret Swatek), a high-strung young woman who suffers from an eating disorder; J.C. Cain (A.J. Langer), a chain-smoking trailer-park refugee with more than her share of attitude; and Wendy Wodinski (Marissa Winokur), whose rotund build would make her seem like an unlikely contender for a skating championship. As Veda, J.C., and Wendy train for their next match, seen-it-all Zamboni driver Phil (Jason Alexander) offers his perspective on the action. On Edge features cameos from noted comic actors Kathy Griffin, Michael McKean, and Wendie Malick, as well as appearances by real-life skating champions Scott Hamilton, Kristi Yamaguchi, Tai Babilonia, Randy Gardner, Steven Cousins, and Peter Carruthers. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Jason Alexander - Zamboni Phil
John Glover - Yuri Muskvin
Scott Hamilton - Ricky Metford
Chris Hogan - Professor Robinson
A.J. Langer - J.C. Cain

This satiric look at the lower rungs of competitive figure skating has been given a sturdy presentation for its release on DVD. On Edge has been given two transfers to disc for this edition: a letterboxed version in the widescreen aspect ratio of 1.85:1 and a pan-and-scan transfer in the full-frame ratio of 1.33:1. The audio is mastered in Dolby Digital Surround. The dialogue is in English, with optional subtitles in English and Spanish. Bonus material includes a selection of deleted scenes and a short documentary profiling the stars of the movie. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide