The Cutting Edge 3: Chasing the Dream is a TV movie that follows the 2006 direct-to-video release movie,The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold.It was shown on ABC.It stars Matt Lanter and Francia Raisa.Christy Carlson Romano,the star of the second The Cutting Edge,is among the supporting cast.Zach Conroy and Celeste Mercier are the hottest couple on and off the ice.Then a nasty spill knocks Celeste out of competition. Zach has to quickly find another partner for the Paris championship meet. In glides Alejandra "Alex" Delgado, a beautiful,tough-talking hockey player with fierce moves and a fearless skating style. Zach is willing to give her a chance, but his coach, Bryan, is hesitant. However after a fight almost erupts between Bryan and Alex's brother he quits in a huff to train Zach's biggest rivals, Cindy Halgyord and Jason Bright. This leaves Zach with a newbie partner and no coach.Then Jackie Dorsey steps in and puts Zach and Alex through their paces to remain focused on practice in spite of their continuous fighting and bickering.What is also bothering them is their growing attraction to one another.When Alex sees a photo with Zach kissing Celeste she feels hurt and leaves but with the help of her brother and Zach they get back together right in time for their performance. Right before they are about to get their turn at the competition,Zach profess his love for Alex and both give a flawless performance.The End.Just like the The Cutting Edge 2 movie,this third film follows the same thematic plots and elements of the first film such as one being a hockey player only this time the woman happens to be one instead of the male and professing the partners love for one another that leads to winning performance in the first Cutting Edge.Do I need to even mention that Zack and Alex are going to do the same Pamchenko twist that Kate and Doug did after professing their love to one another?Too bad that is is practically a blatant rehash for the Sweeney- Kelly starrer.Many of the events in the screenplay is taken from the original.The only good thing about it is that the leads,Matt Lanter and Francia Rais,have decent chemistry and more energy.Although it is a better film compared to The Cutting Edge 2,it still does not hold a candle to the first classic film.Only younger viewers or viewers who aren't familiar with classic Cutting Edge movie would probably appreciate it.

I loved this movie, however, I am forced to recognize other people's comments as valid. And just a historical fact the Winter Olympics are only held every for years. The end of the movie they win the Gold. This was supposed to be them at the Olympics right? And someone mentioned the line delivered by Christy Carlson Ramono about it being 5 years since seeing each other at the last Olympics and they still had like 5 weeks before qualifying point is time-lines for all three movies are off. From The Cutting Edge to Going For The Gold, she was an adult in the movie yet like another person mentioned it would have been impossible for her to be but 13-14 years old mathematically. And the transition to the 3rd movie is mentioned as 5 years, but the banner says 2006, which means it had to be 2 years. IF you can overlook the time-line, I think all 3 movies have their upsides and their drops. It's a toss-up for me whether the original or the third is better. I think the third is more appealing to the younger crowd, but the first one will definitely be the classic.

I love this movie and it is better than any of them. the music is great, especially the one named "it's to late to apologize" and the last song played at the final skating scene. The pan Chen jump is the sweetest skating move i've ever seen. This movie is a masterpiece you have to see and buy on DVD.!!!! I love this movie and its so engaging and it will make you want to get up and skate. The people in this movie are good looking and great extraordinary actors. I wish I was one but over all this movie is a one of a kind a thriller Its an exhilarating ride for Ice skate lovers everywhere!!!!! O MY GOD i love this movie really.

I LOVE the original CE. And the second was okay too. But the 3rd just doesn't cut it. So they set up two new lead male and female characters, and bring back Christy Carlson Romano, switch a few MINOR details, and yet it still didn't make me feel a thing. They brought a new male skater who is really hot and a good actor and skater. But the girl just couldn't carry her performance along his side. The chemistry between the two leads fells almost forced. But Romano does give a more solid job in this movie as their badass coach. The love story AND ending is SHOCKINGLY similar, just with more drama regarding the male character's previous relationship. Oh, and there is an engagement in this part too. This movie is nothing special but will help as mindless entertainment.