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      Whip It

      PG-13 Released Oct 2, 2009 1 hr. 51 min. Comedy Drama List
      85% 192 Reviews Tomatometer 74% 100,000+ Ratings Audience Score Bliss Cavendar lives in small-town Texas and yearns to break free of her mother's world of beauty pageants and conformity. She sees her chance when she meets the Hurl Scouts, a roller-derby team; she tries out for the team and wins a slot, lying to her parents about her new hobby. Bliss finds friendship and freedom with her teammates, but a conflict between a championship game and the Bluebonnet beauty pageant threatens to spill her secret. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Aug 01 Buy Now

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      While made from overly familiar ingredients, Drew Barrymore's directorial debut has enough charm, energy, and good-natured humor to transcend its many cliches.

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      Jeff M I really expected to like this film a lot considering the talent involved. And even though I tried valiantly to get into the groove of it, it just didn't gel with me. And I can't really explain why. The cast is wonderful, and their good spirits are contagious - Kristen Wiig is a particular standout. And if likability were enough to create a good movie, this would be a 5-star winner. But the film was predictable, most of the characters you've seen a hundred times before, the love interest subplot was uninvolving and disposable, and I just didn't find myself laughing that much - or even smiling. Not exactly a disaster but certainly less than what I was expecting. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/04/24 Full Review Nicolas D "Empowering and Enthralling! "Whip It" is a breath of fresh air in the world of coming-of-age films. Drew Barrymore's directorial debut Ellen Page's magnetic performance as Bliss adds depth and relatability to her character's journey of self-discovery. The film flawlessly captures the essence of rebellion, showing us that it's okay to break free from expectations and forge our own paths. The camaraderie among the roller derby team members is infectious, leaving you cheering for their victories both on and off the rink. "Whip It" is an absolute triumph. A must-watch for anyone seeking a dose of inspiration, laughter, and unbridled fun! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/19/23 Full Review Lexe I really liked this movie, I gave it 3.5 stars, something very different, but very good. The main character plays a vulnerable but sassy role, and the rest of the cast are fantastic Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/09/23 Full Review Madie R I haven't seen this movie in a long time. It's a great directorial debut by Drew Barrymore. "Whip It" is a movie that inspires others to "be your own hero in life". Strong performances by Page, Wiig, Stern, and Lewis. Also, I completely forgot Jimmy Fallon was in this movie. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/21/23 Full Review CJ S Oh my gawd! It's so quirky and alternative. It's also a pretty great feel good film. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/13/23 Full Review David L Drew knocks it out of the park for her first direction! Casting is also perfect. I missed this when it came out, but it's a solid coming of age story with no cheese to be found. Just a great soundtrack and lots of real and genuinely funny moments. Every character threw down, and some had take-downs to boot! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Nell Minow Movie Mom Rated: B Feb 18, 2012 Full Review Xan Brooks Guardian Drew Barrymore makes her directing debut with a join-the-dots sports outing that's so brightly played - and so essentially sweet-natured - that its manifest cliches come up smelling of fresh paint. Rated: 3/5 Apr 9, 2010 Full Review Sukhdev Sandhu Daily Telegraph (UK) Although there's nothing original about it, and although it's handled competently rather than with breathtaking élan, it's almost impossible to dislike... Rated: 3/5 Apr 8, 2010 Full Review Joe Lipsett Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast An enjoyable directorial debut from Barrymore, carried by the charm of a very game cast and anchored by a rock solid lead performance by Page. Whip It is just plain fun Rated: 3.5/5 May 6, 2022 Full Review Alex Behan Stuff.co.nz It's a funny, feel good, feminist film that throws elbows, pulls no punches and features a fantastic food fight. Oct 1, 2021 Full Review Yasmin Omar Harper's Bazaar Whip It blends training montages, team spirit and retro glamour. Rated: 3/5 Jun 25, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Bliss Cavendar lives in small-town Texas and yearns to break free of her mother's world of beauty pageants and conformity. She sees her chance when she meets the Hurl Scouts, a roller-derby team; she tries out for the team and wins a slot, lying to her parents about her new hobby. Bliss finds friendship and freedom with her teammates, but a conflict between a championship game and the Bluebonnet beauty pageant threatens to spill her secret.
      Director
      Drew Barrymore
      Executive Producer
      Peter Douglas, Nancy Juvonen, Kirsten Smith, Nathan Kahane, Joseph Drake, Chris Miller
      Screenwriter
      Shauna Cross
      Distributor
      Fox
      Production Co
      Flower Films, Rye Road, Vincent Films
      Rating
      PG-13 (Drug Material|Crude Dialogue|Language|Sexual Content)
      Genre
      Comedy, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Oct 2, 2009, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Oct 14, 2014
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $13.0M
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