The Cutting Edge

Right now you can watch The Cutting Edge in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. 423 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. D. B. Sweeney's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Cutting Edge is worth clearing space for. The Cutting Edge gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Two former Olympians, one a figure skater and the other a hockey player, pin their hopes of one last shot at Olympic glory on one another. That is, of course, if they can keep from killing each other in the process... D. B. Sweeney and Moira Kelly lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 1992. The timing in The Cutting Edge is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in The Cutting Edge. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. D. B. Sweeney is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.