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Movie Name:	"Ice Angel"
Genre:	Comedy
Release Date:	February 29, 2000
Production Company:	FOX Family Television Studios
Director:	George Erschbamer
Story:	Paul Valentine
Teleplay:	Scott Sandin Rob Kerchner
Choreographer:	Karen Magnussen
Cast:	Nicholle Tom .... Sarah Bryan Tara Lipinski .... Tracy Hannibal Aaron Smolinski .... Matt Clark Alan Thicke .... Coach Parker Gwynyth Walsh .... Mrs. Bryan Andrew Johnston II .... Mr. Bryan Brendan Beiser .... Allan Thomas Calabro .... Ray Judy Tylor .... Danielle Nancy Kerrigan .... Julie Joseé Chouinard .... Kelly Elvis Stojko .... Doug Rosalynn Sumners .... Skating Commentator Peter Caruthers .... Skating Commentator Erin Elbe .... Background Role
Skating Double:	Keyla Ohs

Plot:
A famous hockey player named Matt dies and is reborn in the body of a woman figure skater named Sarah. Sarah has to learn how to figure skate to win the Olympics, which was Matt's dream. Along the way she becomes friends with a fellow figure skater and rival named Tracy. Tracy helps Sarah make it to the Olympics and become the skater she once was.

Nitpicks/Bloopers:
• When Sarah is in her room picking out clothes to wear for her first day of skating practice she pulls a pink shirt out of her closet and then throws it on the bed. The camera then goes back to Sarah as she throws another shirt onto the bed. When they show the second shirt being thrown down, the pink shirt, which was just shown dropping on the bed, is gone.
• When Tracy is outside the rink talking to her friends you may notice that a certain friend looks a little familiar, maybe kind of like Erin Elbe? Erin had a short walk on role in the film but says acting is definetly not her thing.

Reviews:
"I myself thought that this film was great and witty too, its one of a few movies that Tara Lipinski (an Olympic Gold medalist) has appeared in but hopefully more to come because she is a rare talent and i think that this movie was really good."

"Nicholle Tom's performance is awkward, yet entertaining in this TV movie. She is outshined by her co-star, Professional figure skater Tara Lipinski. Lipinski's acting is sincere and is the only truly believable or natural acting in the movie. She shows good comedic timing as she tells Tom's character Sarah to stay away from her. Lipinski also shows good emotion in her guilt scene. The other skaters give much weaker performances in the film. Nancy Kerrigan's delivery is sometimes flat (but her role was limited), Josee isn't quite believable in line delivery and Elvis is okay. The supporting cast at times overdoes it, but as a kid's movie Ice Angel is entertaining."

"A wonderfully entertaining and delightful movie. Nicholle Tom was very persuasive in her role as Matt Clark / Sarah Bryan. A convincing portrayal of how one very macho man slowly comes to grips with his/her new persona and destiny and, along the way, gently guides the destinies of those he/she loves most. Use your imagination, something many of us have lost over the years. Put yourself into the role. How would you react if this happened to you? I for one found the entire movie thoroughly captivating and delightfully enjoyable! If this was available on video, I would be first in line to buy it! Watch it! I highly recommend it! "

"No this movie isn't the best I've ever seen, but it is cute and has a unique story line.. The tie ins and ending of the movie are great even if slightly predictable. I would recommend this movie as a sit at home no date Saturday night movie, just for the fun of it."

"I have seen this movie several times. However, I agree that Nancy Kerrigan should have been featured more, though she had more than a bit part. Tara Lipinski seemed to be more famous, in that she was featured more. Tracy was her role. Tara delivered it quite well. I enjoyed this fantasy film because after the hockey player "died," it returned to become a woman. Does that ever happen in real life? I am not sure. Sometimes we all wish it did. Nicholle Tom played her part of Sarah, excellently. All in all, it was very entertaining and worthwhile to see. "

"I myself thought that this film was great and witty too, its one of a few movies that Tara Lipinski (an Olympic Gold medalist) has appeared in but hopefully more to come because she is a rare talent and i think that this movie was really good."

"Comparing it to Heaven can wait, which was made on a major motion picture's budget, at the pace of a feature film (twice as much time to film as a tv movie) is hardly fair. This film is quite nice for a low budget film produced for a cable network. The lead actress was good in her role. Her performance was on a par with Ellen Barkin in Switch, as a friend of mine commented. The pace of the story is good, and the fantasy elements are kept believable by the writing and acting skills. There were some performances that were simplistic, but mostly for secondary performances, not those of the lead characters. The parents did border on being parodies of dumb parents however in a few scenes. Skating scenes were also believable. The film may not be an Oscar winner, but it had heart and soul, and relied on more than cliches to tell the story. (Not that there were no cliches!) But it was a good, enjoyable film I would watch again."

"I saw this movie and was excited how Nichole Tom plays her role as woman/male act! she is excellent!!!!!! than the role of Tara Lipinski how she still skates!!! It is a film for the whole family, with the up and downs behind the scenes!! for me it is an excellent movie to let children and adults let know of the up and downs of figure skating! but see it and tell yourself what you think about it. I saw Nichole Tom in one of here best roles, also Tara Lipinski!!!!!! "

Thanks to Kristin for helping me get this information.