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MPAA Raing: PG13
Director: Drew Barrymore
Genres: Teen Movie, Coming-of-Age, Sports Drama, Comedy Drama
Released Date: October 02, 2009 (USA)
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Summary:
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-derby 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 i... Full Summary >>

Cast:
Ellen Page - (Bliss Cavendar)
Marcia Gay Harden - (Brooke Cavendar)
Kristen Wiig - (Maggie Mayhem)
Drew Barrymore - (Smashley Simpson)
Juliette Lewis - (Iron Maven)
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Review:
For her first directorial effort, actress Drew Barrymore picked a good project. Whip It is a ton of fun -- a sweet coming-of-age film with lots of heart, and a benign girl-power vibe that never takes itself too seriously. You can tell that this is probably the kind of movie Barrymore herself would have liked to see when she was 17 -- an... Continue >>

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