Postpartum rebellion
Roller derby? In 2009? Ya, Drew Barrymore went there. A bold move for the actress venturing into the world of directing. “Whip It” is a girl-power-laced action, drama, comedy, underdog-sports film all at once – with as much underlying identity crisis as the teens it portrays.
But Barrymore didn’t throw caution to the wind with the project, supported by a solid – albeit unexpected – cast, the film was in good hands. Ellen Page, famous for her role as Juno, stars as Bliss Cavendar, (decidedly un-pregnant this time) but not without a rebellious streak. Rather than getting knocked up,...
My wife and two daughters had FUN watching this movie. We and the audience laughed and cried in all the predictable spots. This movie is meant to simply be enjoyed rather than analyzed to death!