Whip It

  • 2010


MOVIE IS different dramatic original enjoyable engaging
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84 % Certified Fresh
$ 16 Million
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Positive Reviews 115
Negative reviews 21
Average Rating 3.5/5
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2.8
Barrymore strands a loaded cast in roles that dont necessarily require their star power, but then, theyre only a symptom of a film thats too slight to .. Av Club
2.8
Whip It suggests what might have happened if Juno had gone to a high school as poky as Napoleon Dynamites and decided that although her mother wanted .. EW
4.4
Yes, the movie has cliches. Yes, it all leads up to a big game. Yes, there is a characters validating appearance near the end. Yes, and so what The mo .. Rogerebert
4.0
Its a much needed oasis of quiet heartbreak amid the exhilarating cavalcade of sweaty roller girls. Time Out
1.9
Which isnt to say that we dont form a relationship with these creatures.
4.5
But Bliss wants something different for herself she just doesnt know what. Collider
3.5
Teeming with girl power spirit, Barrymores film exudes an all encompassing benevolence rather than strident one upmanship.
5.0
Whip It, the directorial debut of Drew Barrymore, is friendly and fun loving and nurturing, as she seems to be. E Film Critic
3.1
Whip It is the kind of film that you cant quite recommend but certainly wouldnt begrudge other people for liking either. E Film Critic
4.0
As for Barrymore, while I hope and pray that she doesnt give up her day job anytime soon, her work on Whip It suggests that she could do so and make a .. E Film Critic
3.0
Although theres nothing original about it, and although its handled competently rather than with breathtaking lan, its almost impossible to dislike... Telegraph
3.8
For all the hip checks and bloody noses, it doesnt have a mean bone in its body. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
As a sports movie and as a mixed up teen flick, it keeps taking unexpected turns, and unlike so many in the former genre, remembers theres more to spo ..
4.0
Even if she never makes a movie this good again, Barrymore has given the world something wonderful a brazenly feminist film thats a tremendous amount .. Cinema Blend
4.0
Its that happiest of surprises: a multiplex movie that genuinely respects its young audience. Ny Daily News
4.0
Whip It ended up being a total blast. For her first film as a director, Barrymores done a bang up job. JoBlo
3.8
Boisterous, cloying, simultaneously raunchy and innocent, hip and klutzy. The Globe And Mail
3.5
Barrymores movie is as bubbly as she is, and its best feature is the atmosphere of all girl camaraderie that she creates and captures. Philly
4.5
A spunky coming of age dramady about roller derby that boasts another stellar performance by Ellen Page. Spirituality And Practice
4.5
Highlights: Andrew Wilson as the roller girls coach (ah, so theres the Wilson brother who can act) and the roller derby vets (played especially well b .. Village Voice
2.5
Built upon a mountain of clich (C)s, the screenplay wallows in artificiality and, although some of the sports action sequences are well choreographed .. ReelViews
4.4
Cross clever screenplay aims for throwaway jokes and funny asides rather than building up to big laughs. Combust Ible Celluloid
1.9
For a movie about roller derby, theres hardly any of the sport present. Mark Reviews Movies
1.8
Whip It is the kind of movie that could have been good at a tightly edited 80 minutes.
3.1
The end result is a slow yet rewarding endeavor thats been punctuated with a number of genuinely moving interludes, and its ultimately clearer than ev .. Reel Film Reviews
3.5
How refreshing to see a film about female characters where the primary focus isnt men. Eric Ds Nider
4.0
Barrymores goofball girl power gets her through the clunky moments and formulaic sports movie redempion clichs. News Review
3.0
hard not to be moved by the irrepressible sense of fun and optimism on display here. Radio Times
3.1
Screenwriter Shauna Cross dulls the edges of her novel Derby Girl, which the skate action and rockin soundtrack cant disguise. Rolling Stone
4.0
This undemanding coming of age comedy is sharply put together with a bright cast and genuinely infectious energy Shadows On The Wall
1.5
What Whip It does make clear is that all girls are expected to perform, whether expectations are embodied by parents or audiences. Pop Matters
4.5
Whip It! works...and does so sensationally. Apparently, movies can be fun. It just takes someone like Drew Barrymoore to figure out how. Pop Matters
5.0
Easily one of the best films of the year, thanks to a superbly written, cliche dodging script, a fabulous soundtrack and wonderful performances from a .. View London
3.8
When theyre done well, theyre brilliant, but I hate doing them myself. News Day
2.8
Drew Barrymores directorial debut is a larky and ultimately disposable entertainment. Cs Monitor
3.8
Girls just wanna have fun and boy, do they as rough n ready roller derby players in Whip It, Drew Barrymores exuberant and totally winning directing d .. New York Post
1.5
It goes to show what a good cast can do with certain types of material. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.8
In a role that cries out for quirkiness, Barrymore has Page playing it as straight as possible. Since Page is the queen of quirk, this makes little se .. Internet Reviews
3.0
Whip It, set in the roller derby subculture of Austin, is a sweet coming of age comedy, safe, familiar and comforting. Az Central
3.8
Barrymore has so thoroughly laced Whip It with her own lunatic affections for women and the human race in general that it ought to be sold as an antid .. Boston
3.5
Its refreshingly unjaded look at humanity is not something Im prepared to sneer at. Mountain X
4.5
Shes made a movie that is somehow pleasant and prickly at the same time, one full of personality and energy and yet reeling with an effervescent wistf ..
3.8
PG Whip It, Drew Barrymores fledgling outing as a director, stars Ellen Page in an engaging, affirming tale thats more sk8r grl saga than hell on whee .. Toronto Star
3.5
Drew Barrymores feature debut is not a great film but its highly enjoyable, a light, amusing, offbeat chick flick about a relatively new milieu (rolle .. Emanuellevy
3.0
Drew Barrymore makes her directing debut with a join the dots sports outing thats so brightly played and so essentially sweet natured that its manifes .. Guardian
4.5
It doesnt reach for an epic scale but is comfortable in its humility, and that makes it all the more stellar. Cinema Crazed
4.5
Drew Barrymores directorial debut blasts in some girls who just want to have fun and youll be happy to join them. Eye For Film
1.5
The saving grace of the film is the disarmingly appealing Ellen Page who escapes unscathed.
4.0
Written by Shauna Cross, the engaging coming of age story celebrates friendship and camaraderie while artfully delineating the struggle within familie .. Susang Ranger
4.5
Best of all, Ellen Page isnt being all smart alecky and Junoish here and not one person uses the word empower. Movies
3.5
Best of all, Ellen Page isnt being all smart alecky and Junoish here and not one person uses the word empower. Movies
4.5
Even if a tale of female empowerment through roller derby is not your particular cup of tea, Barrymore delivers it with such a giddy good sense of fun .. Time
2.0
Omid Djalili is likeable and provides some amusing physical comedy but struggles with an awkwardly conceived character who doesnt have a clearly defin .. Express
3.5
It doesnt change the fact that Barrymore has created a film almost exclusively for women, but just because theyre more likely to relate to Whip It doe .. Bullz-Eye
2.5
Okay, Bliss mom doesnt approve of roller derby, and her best friend (Shawkat) starts feeling a little left out. Las Vegas Weekly
5.0
isnt about falling in love forever with a bloke you cant shag, its about falling in love right now, with a bloke you can shag. Total Film
3.5
For the most part, the 34 year old Barrymore, with much of her life spent in front of the camera and more than a few impressive producing credits alre .. Calendar Live
2.0
This film is so boring that after an hour I was ready to bolt. It picked up a little in the last 50 minutes, but not enough to recommend. Tony Medley
3.8
While unsurprising and more than a tad familiar, this is nonetheless one of the more exuberantly entertaining pictures Ive seen this Fall. Movie Freak
3.8
Drew Barrymore has successfully directed a generally fun roller derby movie that never loses sight that the main characters journey should always be k ..
2.5
Instead, it just recycles ideas from quirkier indie comedies (the beauty pageants, the schlocky minimum wage jobs) and more mainstream young romances .. Nj
3.0
I didnt love Whip It, but I found myself enjoying it, almost against my will. 7M Pictures
3.8
In a movie full of pleasant surprises, maybe the most pleasant is how confident Drew Barrymore is as a director. Oregon Live
4.0
Barrymore has made a highly promising debut behind the camera and created a first rate, funny, heart filled and totally winning entertainment that not .. Boxoffice Magazine
3.8
The 180a Second Opinion: Watching a movie thats all about loud, obnoxious behavior can get a bit tiresome. E Online
3.8
A classically constructed coming of age story that fully embraces its girl power attitude. Film School Rejects
3.0
She proves adept at generating an upbeat vibe and scoring big laughs from Bliss bumpy ride. The Age
1.5
Neither as consistently funny nor as charming as it would like to think; yet Pages sincere performance brings some extra gravitas to an otherwise unre .. Cine Vue
4.5
Despite its predictable narrative ebb and flow, the cast are likeable and the ride so entertaining that it doesnt really matter. Digital Spy
4.5
The women, however, dont fit romantic convention, and theyre not submissive. Abc
2.0
If the film were any more brainless, it would be a lump of rock. But if it were any less brainless, it might be less fun. Ft
3.8
Never less than sheer fun, Whip It enlivens Bliss touching journey and makes roller derby seem so much cooler than boring old football or basketball. Dustin Put Man
4.5
Thankfully, unlike many shows in the genre, it doesnt get dragged in the melodramatic weeds by overly emoting every beat. Stuff
3.8
Protective gear is worn along with fishnet stockings, bloomers, pigtails, ribbons, pleated skirts, and whatever else strikes the whimsy of the skaters .. Christianity Today
1.5
Page is ill served by Barrymore, whose only directions apparently were shrieks of Cuter! No, even cuter!...turgid, predictable and not particularly fu .. Hollywood And Fine
4.0
Barrymore makes her directorial debut her with an astute eye for the complex emotional passage being experienced beneath Blisss crash helmet. Killer Movie Reviews
3.2
It isnt long before Barrymore cant make up her mind what to do with Bliss. Brian Or Ndorf
5.0
Plus, Barrymore shows an atmospheric flair for the rowdy rink, growing pains and, not surprisingly, daffy comedy. The Filmy Ap
4.4
Maggie simply isnt particularly interesting or memorable as a character, and Angela Sarafyan, the actress who plays her, doesnt have the charisma or s .. Nyc Movie Guru
2.5
Roller derby is more than women in fishnet stockings on roller skates. But Whip It isnt. Js Online
3.0
An enjoyable treat thatll have you rolling out of the cinema experiencing a mild sense of dj vu but ultimately feeling rewarded for your investment. Sky
4.5
Into this explosive mix of oestrogen and energy arrives Bliss Cavendar (Ellen Page), a Bodeen, Texas native with an untapped rebellious streak, who do .. Sbs
3.0
This is a sweet, comic drama, which seems to hail from another time. Entertainment Times Online ..
3.1
A feel good, if formulaic, dramatic comedy set in the full contact world of roller derby and boasting a very Drew Barrymore blend of good humor and pu .. No La
3.8
Where some films might underestimate the importance of the mother/daughter relationship and instead focus on more violent girl on girl action, Barrymo .. Scene Stealers
4.5
This doesnt feel like a bullshit vanity piece; Barrymore is a skilled, efficient director. Dvd Talk
5.0
Barrymore nails the big derby action with clarity and the intimate moments with precision, elevating an already captivating story to a deeply human le .. Or Lando Weekly
4.5
The directorial debut of Drew Barrymore is a light and entertaining slice of girl power with another strong performance from Ellen Page. Bowling Green Daily News
1.5
treats its mostly female cast of characters with respect, and this is (sadly) a rare treat in cinema. Hannah Montana may be this generations Spice Gir .. Streaming Quickflix
1.0
A tragedy.Its right on the border, a broad Jewish joke that morphs into a jeremiad, a tale of woethat keeps you wondering if the punch line, when it c .. Ny Mag
3.8
A small scale movie that feels like it was a lot of fun to make. It has a rambunctious charm, a considerable amount of heart and a steady supply of la .. M Tv
3.8
Packs the same unfiltered jolts of grrrrrly girl empowerment Barrymore likes to embrace in her acting gigs. Tiny Url
3.5
With Page easily handling what little dramatic weight there is, the support players are free to focus on being funny, and they give it their all. Future Movies
4.4
She doesnt liven the portrayal up and her multiple breakdown scenes are overwrought and frustrating. Cinema Sight
4.0
As youd expect from free spirit Barrymoore, her debut has indie sensibilities coursing right through it, and with a thoroughly honest and charming scr .. Fan The Fire Magazine
3.5
Though its a ball bearing or two shy of relating to guys, Barrymores flick will hit the target audience.Her point: its tough to be a teenage girl. Tri City Herald
4.5
As a screenwriter, Cross has done a magnificent job melding Mrs. Cavendars 1950s pageant world with Bliss 21st Century roller derby.
1.9
The roller derby action is as listless as the comic back and forth and the smarmy sentiment, but Barrymore at least proves shes no more mediocre than .. Boston Phoenix
3.2
Has verve to spare, not to mention a message ... refreshingly delivered with more blood and sweat than tears. Nicks Chager
3.5
You should placate your parents when you can if you have something really important youll need to fight for. Can Mag
2.2
Whip It looks like it was a fun movie to make. Unfortunately, its not all that fun to watch. Detroit News
3.0
Just sort of rolls by, with a lot of attitude but little that adds to the heap of stories about rebellious kids, close minded parents and underdog spo .. Metromix.com
4.5
When a movie is this carefree, and this surprising, and this much fun, and makes you feel this glad to be a woman, its easy to forgive a lot of faults .. Critics Notebook
3.5
You admire it for the care that went into fleshing out its characters, the camaraderie that grows between them, and the thrill of watching a few harro .. Week In Rewind
4.4
An excellent freshman feature, I can hardly wait to see what Barrymore picks for her sophomore effort. Crazed Fan Boy
3.1
Wiig has always been a delightful and inventive entertainer; here, for the first time, shes a surprising human being. Articles Baltimore Sun
0.5
Its a surprisingly boring, hopeless sports drama with a flat narrative that dissipates as quickly as the tracks of a roller skate on asphalt.
3.5
Barrymore gently sells the niceness of it all. It turns out that roller girls just wanna have fun and that the sisterhood of the traveling skates is o .. Movie Mom
3.0
The film contains a tremendous spirit but for the most part Barrymores lacklustre direction stifles that spirit. Cinema Autopsy
1.5
Though Whip It celebrates risk taking ladies, its plot turns gently from one formulaic moment to the next. The only surprise is just how much sillines .. OutWeek
4.4
Set in the rocky world of roller derby, Whip It proves Ellen Page can carry a good script without Kimya Dawsons songs and Michael Ceras sensitivity. 2 The Advocate
4.4
Hip but not smart aleck, the film is not afraid to wear its heart on its sleeve as an invisible accessory to the pads, helmet and embarrassing Barbie .. Gomemphis
3.2
The feminist coming of age sports dramedy has a sweet and sunny disposition bolstered by a proud independent streak. Reel Times: Reflections on ..
4.0
Surprisingly moving and pervasively funny, this celebration of female camaraderie is, to borrow a word, pure bliss. Miracle...whip! Brandon Fibbs
4.4
boy, when you see Ellen Page and Juliette Lewis whipping around the corner, the beer fueled crowd cheering, and the Breeders Last Splash blaring on th .. Host Madison
3.5
Marcia Gay Harden and Ellen Page shine in Drew Barrymores directorial debut. Shauna Cross script is refreshingly original and you will feel great when ..
1.9
The result is a mixed Whip It crying out for more edge and honesty with a cast that looks like it is playing dress up Dc5
4.0
...a fun female empowerment movie that marks an impressively crowd pleasing directorial debut for Drew Barrymore. MSNBC
4.5
There are some awfully cool moves here, ably performed by Miss Pages all star teammates: Miss Barrymore as Smashly Simpson, Eve as Rosa Sparks, Zoe Be .. Washington Times
5.0
It takes girl power to the extreme and made me wish I was a roller derby girl. Jam packed full of excitement, action, humor and intensity. Jo Reviews
4.4
Same thing with Harden and Stern, who arent just the standard disapproving movie parents. Jackson Ville
3.8
Sure, Whip It is clichd, slight and formulaic, but it still has enough charm and wit to keep us entertained. And its packed with girl power.
4.5
Though its got first timer mistakes (too long, too many food fights) its indie rock girl power charms are, like co star Kristen Wiig, undeniable. The Coast
4.4
Drew Barrymore finds the perfect project for her directorial debut, infusing the roller derby fun fest with her spunk and joie de vivre. The Movie Kit
4.0
Yet to all intents and purposes, Barrymores directorial debut Whip It irony free, goofily charming, endlessly energetic, predictable but in the nicest .. NME
1.5
Cynical moviegoers who are the first in their circle of friends to look for a movies missteps probably shouldnt attend Whip It, but many, many people .. Movie Retriever
4.5
But Fontaine doesnt even allow us to luxuriate in the romance (theres nothing of the junky pleasure to be found in the 80s version of the same time pe .. Knight At The Movies
4.5
Unlike most Hollywood teen product, here fulfilment comes not from what others think of you but from what you think of yourself. In short, its Girl Po .. Daily Mirror (UK)
2.5
Barrymores budding directing skills are on dazzling display during the skating scenes . But given the lack of depth in the writing, promising characte ..
2.5
One of the best girl casts of the year. You dont leave wanting to pick up the DVD, but you do want to pick up a set of dumbbells. Ie Weekly
3.0
Whip It is not the most original flick to come along this year, the knockabout (and knock em flat) way in which Barrymore captures the wired atmospher .. Courier Mail (Australia)
4.0
While Whip It follows the pattern of the majority of underdog sports dramas, Barrymores film has a vitality, energy and heart (in the beautifully acte .. Courier Mail (Australia)
4.5
Barrymore... embraces the self expression of this riot grrrl style roller derby tale and fills the film with team spirit and high energy. Seanax
3.8
Easily skates by on the charms of both its novel setting and its gung ho cast.
4.5
As in most sports movies, the matches are really a means to an end, in this case the maturation of Bliss from a compliant but unhappy daughter to a yo .. Playback:stl
3.0
Like the roller derby girls splayed out on the rink, Barrymores film is frequently all over place but it manages to stay on its feet at the end. Just. Scotsman
3.8
Make no mistake, despite the promise of girls in fishnets, Whip It! is a chick flick through and through. It may advertise hot girls in skates hitting .. Ask Men
2.0
Not the holy roller expected of such a promising cast, premise and debut director. Empire Online
2.5
Theres an extended sequence of underwater kissing that makes it seem that both Page and Pigg are mer people. Seriously, they never come up for air as ..
2.8
Barrymores first film as a director is both formless and formulaic, but theres a palpable spirit behind it that makes its many rough patches tolerable .. Philadelphia City Paper
3.0
Its been 13 years since Swingers. Couples Retreat is a very different film from writers leading very different lives. Its fast paced. Its a bunch of s .. Blogs Smh
3.5
As completely conventional as it is entirely winning .. and its kind of kick ass, too.
1.5
Plus: BINGO buses, sucky band boyfriends, daddy/daughter bonding and that stacked film cast (who look like theyre having an absolute blast). Hazel & Katniss & Harry & ..



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