Free Skate (2023)
79%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: NA
Veera W. Vilo’s Free Skate is a triumphant and inspiring film that showcases the power of perseverance and determination. The film’s unapologetic heroine’s journey is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the ability to overcome even the most traumatic experiences. Vilo’s performance is nothing short of a tour de force, and her real-life experience as a gymnast adds an authenticity to the film that is both refreshing and captivating. While some may find the narrative style to be a bit obscure, the film’s message is clear: it’s never too late to become the best version of yourself. Free Skate is a must-see for anyone looking for a film that will leave them feeling inspired and empowered.
Free Skate is a film that tells the story of a young Russian figure skater who jumps across the border to Finland. While some critics found the storytelling style to be gimmicky and clumsy, others praised the film for its inspiring message and outstanding performances. As a casual viewer, I found the film to be a fun and engaging journey of self-discovery and empowerment. The lead actress, Veera W. Vilo, delivers a powerhouse performance that left me cheering for her character’s triumph over trauma and abuse. Overall, Free Skate is a must-watch for anyone who loves a good underdog story and wants to be inspired to become the best version of themselves.
Production Company(ies)
Foreign Language
Distributor
Indiecan Entertainment
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
NR
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:2h 0m
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Language(s):English, Finnish, Russian
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Country of origin:Finland
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jan 27, 2023 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 28, 2023
Genre(s)
Drama/Mystery & thriller
Keyword(s)
Free Skate, drama, mystery, thriller, 2h 0m, Finnish, Roope Olenius, directed by Roope Olenius, Veera W Vilo, Teea Siltanen, Miikka J Anttila, produced by Roope Olenius, Veera W Vilo, Teea Siltanen, Miikka J Anttila, written by Veera W Vilo, Leena Uotila, Karoliina Blackburn, Saara Elina, Jevgeni Haukka, Miikka J Anttila, reviewed by Tony Asankomah, Alejandro Turdo, Tim Brennan, Alan French, Federico Furzan, Roger Moore, Indiecan Entertainment, box office performance, budget, MPAA rating, figure skating, Russia, Finland, trauma, abuse, heroine’s journey, inspiring stories, gymnast, Veera W Vilo, Leena Uotila, Karoliina Blackburn, Saara Elina, Jevgeni Haukka
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Budget and Earnings Details
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Leena Uotila – Leena Uotila
Karoliina Blackburn – Karoliina Blackburn
Saara Elina – Saara Elina
Jevgeni Haukka – Jevgeni Haukka
Miikka J. Anttila – Miikka J. Anttila
Director(s)
Roope Olenius
Writer(s)
Veera W. Vilo
Producer(s)
Roope Olenius, Veera W. Vilo, Teea Siltanen, Miikka J. Anttila
Film Festivals
Berlin
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (6) | Fresh (4) | Rotten (2)
You can’t tell if the film is let down by the screenplay or the narrative style used in telling the story. Nonetheless, it is a decent film that can be enjoyed by anyone who gives it a chance
February 5, 2023 | Rating: 5/10
Tony Asankomah
GhMovieFreak
Free Skate delivers an unapologetic heroine’s journey. A story about fighting back trauma and abuse by becoming stronger and moving on, knowing that it’s never too late to turn into the best version of oneself.
February 3, 2023 | Rating: 8/10
Alejandro Turdo
Hoy Sale Cine
Free Skate is thoughtful and brave filmmaking. It shows us an individual journey that spectators and athletes can surely relate to. This is an outstanding film.
January 30, 2023
Tim Brennan
About Boulder
Vilo delivers a powerhouse performance. That alone makes Free Skate an early surprise of 2023.
January 28, 2023 | Rating: 7/10
Alan French
Sunshine State Cineplex
Written by Veera W. Vilo, a real-life gymnast who also plays the lead role, Free Skate is illuminating enough for its statement to be absorbed by an audience who’s hungry for inspiring stories, even if they feel distant from a cultural point of view.
January 27, 2023 | Rating: 3.7/5
Federico Furzan
Movie-Blogger.com
A gimmicky, obscurant and clumsy style of storytelling spoils what could have been a gripping story about a young Russian figure skater who “jumps” across the border to Finland
January 19, 2023 | Rating: 1.5/4
Roger Moore
Movie Nation…
Plot
A young Russian figure skater flees to Finland after being beaten and frostbitten, and with the help of her Finnish grandmother, she tries to recover and re-establish herself in the world of figure skating, but her troubled past threatens to hold her back in “Free Skate.”
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