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      Stick It

      PG-13 Released Apr 28, 2006 1 hr. 45 min. Comedy Drama List
      32% 98 Reviews Tomatometer 73% 250,000+ Ratings Audience Score Haley (Missy Peregrym) is a naturally gifted athlete but, with her social behavior, the teen seems intent on squandering her abilities. After a final brush with the law, a judge sentences her to an elite gymnastics academy run by a legendary, hard-nosed coach (Jeff Bridges). Once there, Haley's rebellious attitude wins her both friends and enemies. Read More Read Less

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      Critics Consensus

      Director Jessica Bendinger is unable to transfer her winning Bring It On formula to the world of gymnastics, despite Missy Peregrym's strong lead performance.

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      Kaley C Such an underrated film. Great soundtrack. Inspirational/aspirational Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/21/24 Full Review Rachel B This movie is every lesbians origin story. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/30/23 Full Review Bella B Stick it was a fairly good movie I would recommend to older gymnasts it was definitely not your average cringey gymnastics and as a teen gymnast I guarantee you will get a good laugh and and a whole lot of unique moments Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/13/23 Full Review Audience Member After 15 years it almost still holds up Haley has potential but she's gotten in trouble several times She even forfeited the VGA national championship years back because she was tired of being judged despite giving her best So when the judge sentences her Hayley is sent back to the VGA to make something better of herself; it's tough though because she cost all her teammates a big victory and is still getting flack She'll need to win back the trust of her coach Burt and her fellow gymnasts not to mention push herself harder than ever This didn't get the best reception when it came out The script could've used more polishing But it has become a cult hit, it's managed to portray the sport itself correctly, the International Gymnastics Federation had made a significant change to sport’s scoring—it had ended the iconic Perfect 10 score The movie featured the now obsolete scoring system This was my first introduction to Missy Peregrym, her performance really makes the movie One of my favorite soundtracks too Even a gymnast can get tired of the cookie cutter idea of achieving perfection and living up to the ideal body image Being judged by your performance can get very straining so it's refreshing to actually control the results for a change Today it feels very cathartic given the changes to the sport and with the gymnasts taking on the unjust system Glad the movie did something right tackling troubled coaching and toxic body image Plus the best parts about gymnastics: the sheer strength you garner physically and mentally, the support of fellow teammates with a healthy dose of competition, and the freedom to fly Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/29/23 Full Review Jace E So much angst! This movie has a lot going for it. The cinematography is surprisingly strong at points, the plot is simple, and the characters are interesting. The main character, Haley, is both super likable and frustratingly unlikable at the same time. While there was a depth to Haley and the other girls, we barely scratched the surface of their lives. The story was a little underdeveloped in spots and I would have liked to see the ramifications of their actions in the finale. That being said, I enjoyed watching these girls "stick it". Best Character: Mina Best Scene: Scratching Best Quote: "I'm so pissed at that kid. We were totally gonna throw drinks on you. I feel so upstaged." - Frank Best Piece of Score: "Hittin' the Bars" Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/22/23 Full Review Larry B The show is convoluted. Star Maggie twice,in two straight weeks, yells at the actual killer from full block away and don't you know it they get away. Where is the FBI protocol that says all FBI agents needs to scream at suspected killers from full block away and each time lose them.. why not get closer and save the lives of other potential victims? Poor cinematography for sure. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/01/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Neil Smith BBC.com 'This sport is a total joke!' fumes the spunky gymnast heroine of Stick It, a sentiment that will be shared by anyone who wastes their hard-earned on this silly teen comedy. Rated: 2/5 Oct 17, 2006 Full Review Anna Smith Time Out Star Missy Peregrym shows more promise in her first feature, despite the fact that her teenage years are clearly behind her, and her charismatic screen presence enlivens an otherwise dull film. Oct 14, 2006 Full Review Robert Hanks Independent (UK) Rated: 2/5 Oct 14, 2006 Full Review Marcianne Miller Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) As a shameless medley of Flashdance, Rocky, Busby Berkeley routines and hip-hop videos, Stick It is a glorious, over-the-top girl-power fantasy. It's also a thrilling insider look at the obsessive world of elite gymnastics. Rated: 4/5 Aug 26, 2018 Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com A message of competitive independence permeates debut director Jessica Bendinger's spunky movie about Haley Graham (Missy Peregrym) a headstrong gymnast-disguised-as-rebel who learns to embrace her talents by way of careful coaching from Jeff Bridges. Rated: B- Apr 19, 2009 Full Review Tricia Olszewski Washington City Paper Like most sports movies, Stick It has a message: Unless they're equipped with loads of sass-back and a pile of band T-shirts that announce their hardcoreness, female gymnasts are really, really stupid. Mar 6, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Haley (Missy Peregrym) is a naturally gifted athlete but, with her social behavior, the teen seems intent on squandering her abilities. After a final brush with the law, a judge sentences her to an elite gymnastics academy run by a legendary, hard-nosed coach (Jeff Bridges). Once there, Haley's rebellious attitude wins her both friends and enemies.
      Director
      Jessica Bendinger
      Executive Producer
      David Crockett, Louanne Brickhouse, Kristin Burr, Nina Jacobson
      Screenwriter
      Jessica Bendinger
      Distributor
      Buena Vista
      Production Co
      Spyglass Entertainment, Walt Disney Pictures
      Rating
      PG-13 (Some Crude Remarks)
      Genre
      Comedy, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Apr 28, 2006, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Aug 10, 2016
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $26.9M
      Sound Mix
      Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
      Aspect Ratio
      Flat (1.85:1)
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