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Ellen Page, Marcia Gay Harden, Kristen Wiig, Drew Barrymore, Juliette Lewis ... see more see more... , Jimmy Fallon , Alia Shawkat , Eve , Zoe Bell , Ari Graynor , Eulala Scheel , Andrew Wilson , Carlo Alban , Landon Pigg , Kristen Adolfi , Rachel Piplica , Daniel Stern , Sydney Bennett , Har Mar Superstar , Sarah Habel , Mark Boyd , Will Brick , Barbara Coven , Edward Austin Kelly , Doug Minckewicz , Rusty Mewha , Danny Mooney , Shannon Eagen , Madge Levinson , Nina Kircher , Mary Callaghan Lynch , Brent Kyle , Claudia Rogers , Latasha Pippen , Alexis O'Neill , Michael Petrillo , Eli Bleiler , Sean O'Reilly , Sam Zikakis , Patrick Moug

Drew Barrymore makes her directorial debut with Whip It!, the story of an ex-beauty pageant contestant named Bliss (played by Juno's Ellen Page) who leaves her crowns behind after joining a roller-der... read more read more...by team. While her mother would prefer that Bliss unlace her skates and step back before the judges, the rebellious teen instead seeks the wisdom of rowdy mentor Malice in Wonderland (Kristen Wiig) in learning the tricks of the circuit track. The Mandate Pictures production was written by roller derby star-turned-screenwriter Shauna Cross. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 51 min.

Directed by: Drew Barrymore

Release Date: October 2, 2009

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DVD Release Date: January 26, 2010

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  • jmanard52
    August 16, 2010
    jmanard52
    I completely loved this movie. Ellen Page is one of the best young actresses out there! A fun ensemble cast help tells the story of the misunderstood teen who finds her escape in roller derby. Drew Barrymore directorial debut simply rocks!
  • MizturY0da
    December 30, 2011
    MizturY0da
    three stars
  • fb791220692
    November 3, 2011
    fb791220692
    Despite the barrage of plot cliches and numerous jokes that fall flat, Whip It is saved by another brilliant Ellen Page performance, as well as a good soundtrack and some interesting direction here and there (courtesy of first-time director Drew Barrymore)
  • fb535316333
    May 17, 2011
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    At times it feels like a classic fairytale told in a contemporary setting. It's so full of charm and enthusiasm that you often forget the cliches of the whole "adolescent finding herself" storyline. Barrymore's debut into direction couldn't have really ended better.
  • TheDudeLebowski65
    April 3, 2011
    TheDudeLebowski65
    I didn't expect much from Whip it, I must admit that I was surprised that I enjoyed it. Directed by Drew Barrymore, this film is surprisingly good, funny and entertaining. Considering that this is directed by Drew Barrymore (an actress whom I never really was fond of), this film ... read moreis fairly accomplished. Ellen Page is great in the film, and shes come a long way since her days in Juno ( a film that I've despised and found it extremely overrated) Page is simply getting better with every role she's taking and Whip it and Inception proves it. Whip It tells the story about a girl who wants to find an outlet of which she wants to belong. She is forced to participate in beauty pageants, but it's clear her heart is elsewhere. She one day sees a bunch of roller blading girls that are distribute flyers to a roller derby. She attends and falls in love with what she sees. She starts roller blading and tries out for the team. Throughout the film she finally finds something she truly enjoys. What I love the most about this film is that it has charm. The humour is whimsical and the characters are likeable. Whip It is a fun comedy that will appeal to anyone. I thoroughly enjoyed this film, and this one of Ellen Page's best roles. Considering that Drew Barrymore made this film, this is very good, I did not expect the film to be this good, but it was. Whip It along with Adventureland is one of the best coming of age comedies there is. The only difference is that the cast here are slightly better than in Adventureland. Whip It will most likely surprise you, as it did to me.
  • puffchunk
    February 3, 2011
    puffchunk
    I'm not a fan of sports movies, but this one was pretty great. Roller derby in general is neat, and for some reason I like Ellen Page more and more every time I see her in a movie. Good story. I liked how there was a happy ending in the way that is realistic, and not in the way t... read morehat all other predictable sports movies end.
  • theunknownhobo
    January 21, 2011
    theunknownhobo
    I was not convinced I would like this film, but despite a few irritating segments overall I thought it was witty and original, taking on the fundamentals of the cult of roller derby in a middle of nowhere town in Texas. Again Ellen Page thrives in her usual role as an indie teena... read moreger waiting to break free of her shackles. The more I see of her work the more I appreciate her as an actress and an artist, making her roles so realistic that they are hard to disbelieve. A good start for Drew Barrymore's career behind the camera although she also thrived on screen in this one too. A soon to be classic with a good soundtrack and a nice vibe.
  • Godless
    November 24, 2010
    Godless
    Its your typical cheesy feel good sports movie that has been made a million times over.
  • FiLmCrAzY
    November 8, 2010
    FiLmCrAzY
    I absolutely love this movie, its amazing, its hilarious and really worth the watch, its a good coming of age film thats just brilliantly written and wonderfully acted that you just cant help and full in love with this movie.
    Drew Barrymore made a fantastic directional debut w... read moreith a fantastic movie, really worth the watch with a great cast and great comic humour!
  • FrizzDrop
    October 19, 2010
    FrizzDrop
    More than just a teen comedy, it's also a hipster revolution tucked inside a coming of age story with a killer soundtrack and some of the best actors working in Hollywood today.

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Critic Reviews

Joe Baltake
October 18, 2009
Joe Baltake, Passionate Moviegoer

Barrymore's Irresistible 'Whip It': 'Kansas City Bomber' Crossed with 'Gidget' Full Review

Richard Roeper
October 14, 2009
Richard Roeper, Richard Roeper.com

It's just "Footloose" goes to the roller derby. Full Review

Elizabeth Weitzman
October 2, 2009
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News

It's that happiest of surprises: a multiplex movie that genuinely respects its young audience. Full Review

Betsy Sharkey
October 2, 2009
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times

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 already in the bank, proves steady on her feet, able t... Full Review

Amy Biancolli
October 2, 2009
Amy Biancolli, San Francisco Chronicle

Love may be too strong a word, for me. But I'm deeply in like with Whip It. Full Review

Liam Lacey
October 2, 2009
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

Boisterous, cloying, simultaneously raunchy and innocent, hip and klutzy. Full Review

Tom Long
October 2, 2009
Tom Long, Detroit News

Whip It looks like it was a fun movie to make. Unfortunately, it's not all that fun to watch. Full Review

Lisa Kennedy
October 2, 2009
Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post

Barrymore's embrace of gal power is joyful. The skaters are gutsy, goofy or both. They own their own odd sexiness. Full Review

Michael Phillips
October 2, 2009
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune

It succeeds because of the emotional rather than comic payoffs, such as a late scene between Page and Harden, where daughter and mother, after a rough patch, hit on an unexpectedly serious subject. Full Review

Peter Rainer
October 2, 2009
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor

Drew Barrymore's directorial debut is a larky and ultimately disposable entertainment. Full Review

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