Whip It
Fox Searchlight Pictures | Release Date: October 2, 2009
6.8
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Generally favorable reviews based on 124 Ratings
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6
EdwardKOct 21, 2009
A coming-of-age comedy that doesn't break much new ground, Whip It! did what it wants to do well enough to keep me interested throughout the film. It features another excellent performance from Ellen Page.
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DougGOct 23, 2009
Not sure why this movie is so highly rated. The words and actions of the characters make no sense. Even my girlfirend agreed. We rolled our eyes at each other at least 5 times during the movie.
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6
j30Oct 7, 2011
A decent directorial debut from Drew Barrymore. Ellen Page and Kristen Wiig are always terrific. If you're looking for a date night, chick flick movie that's bearable, this might be your ticket.
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RobertT.Oct 3, 2009
Ellen Page took her tyoecast of "The Wierd Girl" to a new level. I thought this film would be just like Juno without the pregnancy and drama (Juno is my favorite movie.) But it wasn't all of the actor and actresses did an outstanding Ellen Page took her tyoecast of "The Wierd Girl" to a new level. I thought this film would be just like Juno without the pregnancy and drama (Juno is my favorite movie.) But it wasn't all of the actor and actresses did an outstanding job. Ellen Page's work really stuck out to me. Especially the aforementioned typecast weird girl role. It's like she was still that role but a different better version. The film its self was very good. The plot and camera work as well. It was a tad predictable but over all the film has been the best of this year so far.… Expand
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9
JohnC.Oct 2, 2009
A beautiful Teen-Movie ... Great performance of Ellen page and great debut for Drew Barrymore !! Very Good !
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10
SteveCOct 6, 2009
I know and i am good friends with one of the actors in the movie. So its fucking awesome
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ArvinM.Oct 2, 2009
Whip this in the trash right next to Donnie Darko.
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10
WinstonLNov 12, 2009
EVERYTHING about this movie is simply Oscar-worthy.
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5
VorlargenMar 20, 2012
Formula film that is fun to sit back and watch without any high expectations.
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9
MaryMOct 18, 2009
Unexpectedly entertaining and real. I'm as old (probably) as the "mom' in the film, but I was able to identify in some way to both the daughter and the mom. Well done, Drew!
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8
JasonLOct 2, 2009
A decent flick. Not bad for Drew's first time directing, but it was apparent she was a bit of a newbie. Little things like characters overdoing small actions to spice things up where it just drew attention to the directing. But, she A decent flick. Not bad for Drew's first time directing, but it was apparent she was a bit of a newbie. Little things like characters overdoing small actions to spice things up where it just drew attention to the directing. But, she also created a comfortable environment to allow the actors to explore the mood of the scene and flesh out some nice touching moments. There were some good laughs and a few tears to be had. Ellen was very good and especially adorable. Wiig is growing on me more and more all the time. Drew was great, as was Lewis. The real test is if I would see it again. Definitely. And nobody in the theater was in a hurry to leave after. We all stayed for the fun credits. Kudos.… Expand
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10
JayL.Oct 2, 2009
Good Stuff!
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6
CharlesS.Oct 3, 2009
Charming performances and good energy but predictable and boring plot.
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9
JonWJan 4, 2010
Loved it. Would happily see it again. A triumph fro Drew.
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10
AlbertoC.Oct 2, 2009
Very funny !!! I Love You, Ellen Page !!
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EnzoP.Oct 4, 2009
Whip It is a funny comedy that shows Bliss (roller derby name Babe Ruthless) finding her passion and what she wants to do in life. Kind of surprised that someone would want to roller derby for the rest of your life know its practically Whip It is a funny comedy that shows Bliss (roller derby name Babe Ruthless) finding her passion and what she wants to do in life. Kind of surprised that someone would want to roller derby for the rest of your life know its practically illegal and of course her parents hate Babe's new hobby. I don't like this quote very much but I think I should say it. 'It's just a movie.' None of this will probably happen to you. Also some people say it is more then a movie if they like it a lot. But this isn't a masterpiece. Drew Barrymore coming of her best acting performance on an HBO series Grey Gardens Drew takes on directing a film. Before she started working on the film she had no idea what to do or what you were supposed to do. So she took some lessons and she was on her way. Very good debut and I wonder if she is going to make other films. Overall it's a good film not perfect but looking forward if Drew will make another film.… Expand
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JacobIOct 5, 2009
Very Funny!
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BryantFeb 16, 2010
Very average -- certainly not worthy of so many critic's high scores.
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SteveM.Oct 2, 2009
Hilarious and sweet, with always-great Ellen Page, and a fun supporting cast (Alia Shawkat, Kristen Wiig, Juliette Lewis, and Zoe Bell stand out for me). Very enjoyable and a good directorial debut for Drew. Flawless film? No - there are Hilarious and sweet, with always-great Ellen Page, and a fun supporting cast (Alia Shawkat, Kristen Wiig, Juliette Lewis, and Zoe Bell stand out for me). Very enjoyable and a good directorial debut for Drew. Flawless film? No - there are some issues with "believability" and a high number of "feel good" convenient plot devices. Will you leave with a giant smile on your face? Definitely. And don't forget to support your own local Roller Girls!… Expand
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ChadS.Oct 4, 2009
Bliss Cavendar(Ellen Page) exercises her freedom of choice, and she chooses roller derby. Raised by a mama who is grooming her for a life of tiaras and parade floats, Bliss wants to knock people out with brawn and stamina, not beauty and Bliss Cavendar(Ellen Page) exercises her freedom of choice, and she chooses roller derby. Raised by a mama who is grooming her for a life of tiaras and parade floats, Bliss wants to knock people out with brawn and stamina, not beauty and poise. "Whip It" is a satirical, but offsetting film that messes with Texas, small-town Texas, which shares the same tonal melange of smugness and compassion towards its rural characters as Mike Judge's animated series "King of the Hill". The film may view a woman like Brooke Cavendar(Marcia Gay Harden) as inherently ridiculous, but it stops short of mocking this reactionary lady. For example, when Brooke takes her daughter shopping for boots, she becomes the butt of a joke about unworldly hayseeds, in which this paegant mom coos like a southern debutante over the bongs she mistakenly identifies as "pretty lamps". Instead of dragging out the joke about a straight arrow mother's ignorance over drug paraphernalia, Brooke quickly recovers, and diagnoses her environs as being a "head shop". Like Peggy Hill(voiced by Kathy Najimy) from the cancelled Fox series, Brooke Cavendar is allowed to keep her dignity. Granting that beauty paegants are a de-evolutionary step for womankind, in which the Kings of Leon song "Knocked Up" is used as a predictor of Bliss' narrowing future of being a mother and homemaker when this ironic contestant crosses the stage with her blue do, roller derby seems equally narrow in scope, and may lead the girl down a path that's no less middling than the one she's leaving. After all, in roller derby, you're just rolling around in circles.… Expand
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10
BrandonZOct 5, 2009
This movie greatly exceeded my expectations. I loved everything about it. Great performances all around, great story, and a great script. It may have been a little cliche, but it just felt real to me. It was really a really funny and This movie greatly exceeded my expectations. I loved everything about it. Great performances all around, great story, and a great script. It may have been a little cliche, but it just felt real to me. It was really a really funny and heartfelt movie, I laughed and cried way too much.… Expand
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SnuffAug 29, 2010
Drew barrymoore's first and hopefully last film. To say it was dreadful, is a compliment. The only thing i can remotely recommend is the soundtrack, I never thought Barrymoore was that great at acting, but i think it's something she ought toDrew barrymoore's first and hopefully last film. To say it was dreadful, is a compliment. The only thing i can remotely recommend is the soundtrack, I never thought Barrymoore was that great at acting, but i think it's something she ought to stick to.… Expand
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darcyclayNov 15, 2010
Feels like a whole bunch of executives had a meeting and decided to pack as many indie stereotypes in to one movie as possible. Their market research was accurate, but still, it didn't feel right. I bet the actresses had a good time on setFeels like a whole bunch of executives had a meeting and decided to pack as many indie stereotypes in to one movie as possible. Their market research was accurate, but still, it didn't feel right. I bet the actresses had a good time on set though and I am jealous of that! Ellen Paige is a babe.… Expand
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8
TonyDec 11, 2010
A very pleasant film that is greatly elevated by fine acting from Ellen Page and Marcia Gay Harden. After decades in Hollywood, Drew Barrymore clearly knows her way around a film set and proved herself to be a very adept director. This movieA very pleasant film that is greatly elevated by fine acting from Ellen Page and Marcia Gay Harden. After decades in Hollywood, Drew Barrymore clearly knows her way around a film set and proved herself to be a very adept director. This movie is purely fun and escapist, and I could see teenage girls really rallying around it.… Expand
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7
jimmytancrediJul 31, 2011
I really liked the cast! Very nice people gathered for the premiere of Drew Barrymore as a director. There are many cute scenes, some dialogue as well. But what attracts this movie, other than the cute Ellen Page, are the super forcedI really liked the cast! Very nice people gathered for the premiere of Drew Barrymore as a director. There are many cute scenes, some dialogue as well. But what attracts this movie, other than the cute Ellen Page, are the super forced performances of the girls. Drew and Juliette Lewis are very enjoyable to see. In addition, the Roller Derby is fun to watch because it has a lot of beating. I also loved the soundtrack. I think itâ… Expand
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ArendelleawesomMay 31, 2014
Let me first state I don't like dramas and really only if there good will I manage to somewhat enjoy them this movie was fairly good I liked the story and the humor also the competition was fun to watch as well it kept the cliche love stuffLet me first state I don't like dramas and really only if there good will I manage to somewhat enjoy them this movie was fairly good I liked the story and the humor also the competition was fun to watch as well it kept the cliche love stuff to a minimum which is very fortunate I'd recommend watching this especially if your an Ellen Page fan like I am… Expand
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9
Dragonfly44Jul 13, 2018
I can't pinpoint why this is exactly an amazing movie; besides the amazing acting, compelling and interesting story and of course the amazing characters. Sure, it may be a bit cliché and it certainly isn't the best, but for some reason thatI can't pinpoint why this is exactly an amazing movie; besides the amazing acting, compelling and interesting story and of course the amazing characters. Sure, it may be a bit cliché and it certainly isn't the best, but for some reason that makes it work so well. 89%… Expand
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amheretojudgeMay 31, 2018
a vigorous and loud whipping..

Whip It The game is intriguing and layered enough to invest in it and fortunately the maker too goes deep into it, keeping it a bit mellow and breezy alongside it. The structure of the script is rudimentarya vigorous and loud whipping..

Whip It

The game is intriguing and layered enough to invest in it and fortunately the maker too goes deep into it, keeping it a bit mellow and breezy alongside it. The structure of the script is rudimentary yet thoroughly pleasing and entertaining where each tiny factor is serving a greater purpose than it seems. The adaptation for screen by Shauna Cross (who wrote the original novel) isn't smart as it lacked better editing in it. For a debut director of a major motion picture, Drew Barrymore is a talent in her own depiction; offering a promising potential for future projects, she has done an adequate job. Drew plays it safe in here and follows the typical formula and embarks upon it step by step and reaches for the goal swiftly with confidence. It certainly is not your typical teenage feature but definitely leans towards it in some sequences but all of it is allowed as far as the audience is enjoying it and no one minds it. The feature is strong on performance level by the protagonist Ellen Page and her brilliant supporting cast like Kirsten Wiig, Drew Barrymore and even Jimmy Fallon on occasions; he is hilarious in here. Whip It has a vigorous and loud whipping coming from all the sides where the makers do raise appropriate questions through a fun nail-biting game sequences that keeps the audience on the edge of the seat.… Expand
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geewahFeb 4, 2021
A pretty decent directorial debut from Barrymore.
While the plot is nothing new, the setting and tight script elevates this movie above most of this style.
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flaxdamaxJan 17, 2021
It's a crying shame such an amazing cast of incredible female actresses somehow ended up in this. So much potential but so poorly directed, delivered. 2D at best and of course they had to try and play the "sexy" card. It couldn't just be aIt's a crying shame such an amazing cast of incredible female actresses somehow ended up in this. So much potential but so poorly directed, delivered. 2D at best and of course they had to try and play the "sexy" card. It couldn't just be a film about a badass team who happens to be all female kicking ass.… Expand
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DuckySpooky02Oct 27, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. De las mejores que he visto, me gusta mucho el roller derby, es de esas películas que vería mas de una vez… Expand
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