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Whip It

Drama Sport

2009, Movie, 1h 51min

In Bodeen, Texas, an indie-rock-loving misfit finds a way of dealing with small-town misery after discovering a roller-derby league in nearby Austin.

Country: United States

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Reviews

Critic Roger Ebert

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...is an unreasonably entertaining movie, causing you perhaps to revise your notions about women's Roller Derby, assuming you have any.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Kim Newman

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Excellent emo chick coming-of-age drama plus broads in fetish gear battering each other on roller skates — frankly, a film that offers something for everyone.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Marjorie Baumgarten

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As the central character, Bliss Cavendar, Page demonstrates that [their] breakout performance in 'Juno' was no fluke and that [they] has what it takes to carry a film.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Scott Tobias

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...a light, ingratiating, femme-centered ensemble piece with a positive message on empowerment and independence...

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic Fredrik Adolvsson

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Den fullständigt brister av charm och när eftertexterna rullar är det svårt, även för en manligt skäggig man som undertecknad, att inte sitta och råmysa med ett par tårar i ögonvrån.

Read full review at Moviezine

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In the small town of Bodeen, Texas, Bliss Cavendar is a 17-year-old girl who feels suffocated by her mother's obsession with beauty pageants. One day, while shopping in Austin, Bliss discovers roller derby and decides to join a team. She lies about her age and tries out for the Hurl Scouts, where she becomes friends with her teammates and learns to stand up for herself. As the team rises in popularity and heads towards a championship match against their rivals, the Holy Rollers, Bliss's involvement in roller derby threatens to be exposed when her parents discover that she's been participating in the sport. With pressure from Iron Maven from the Holy Rollers and tensions between her friends Pash and Oliver growing stronger by every passing day; everything leads up to an intense showdown on roller skates - will Bliss find success without losing herself? Watch "Whip It" now!

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You can stream Whip It on: Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home