Stick It (2006)

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Product Details: Stick It (2006)

Edition:: DVD Widescreen. See other editions
MPAA Rating:: PG-13
Release Date:: 09/19/2006
UPC:: 786936700596
Directed by:: Jessica Bendinger
Featuring:: Missy Peregrym, Vanessa Lengies, Jeff Bridges. See all cast

Synopsis: Stick It (2006)

Synopis: A tale of girls flipping over and girls standing up for themselves, this movie smartly defies expectations and overturns plenty of "lone wolf learns teamwork" sports clich�s in its story of Hailey (Missy Peregrim), a gymnastics prodigy turned punk rocker who earned lots of black marks after she walked out on the USA games years ago. When she's sent back into training as an alternative to reform school, Hailey must tussle with a gruff coach (Jeff Bridges) and a team full of snooty girls. But if the stage seems set for all the usual tears and triumph, guess again: screenwriter/director Jessica Bendinger (BRING IT ON) puts the punk-rock money where her mouth is, taking an unflinching look at the way coaches mislead overbearing parents, and the way constant pain, high risk of injury, and a capricious point system can crush rather than boost girls' spirits. Clever, quip-packed dialogue flows nonstop, especially from Hailey's immensely likeable male slacker buddies, and there's even some Busby Berkley-style CGI-enhanced choreography amid the displays of athletic grace and prowess. The buff Peregrim should inspire lots of boy viewers to become fans of the game, and she works well with Bridges, a veteran at displaying dog-eared charm. Few sports movies have the courage to practice what they preach in terms of breaking free from conformity, and STICK IT deserves a medal just for that, but there's plenty more to offer from this subversive yet celebratory winner.

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User Reviews: Stick It

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, December 16, 2006
Reviewer: lindajimc@verizon.net - See all lindajimc@verizon.net's reviews

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Pros: i loved it it was amazing

Cons: there are no cons

it is an amazing movie
it has inspired me to join the hamburg gymnastics team and i am on the varsity team
and i hope to make it to the worlds some day too
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