Whip It
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Metascore
68 out of 100

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6.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 92 Ratings

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  • Starring: Drew Barrymore, Ellen Page, Kristen Wiig
  • Summary: A rebellious Texas teen trades in her small town beauty pageant crown for the rowdy world of roller derby. (Fox Searchlight)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    88
    An unreasonably entertaining movie, causing you perhaps to revise your notions about women's Roller Derby, assuming you have any.
  2. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Elizabeth Weitzman
    80
    It's that happiest of surprises: a multiplex movie that genuinely respects its young audience.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Peter Brunette
    80
    Clicks on so many levels -- heartwarming family story, rough-and-tumble display of grrrl power and a secondary but tender and convincing romance.
  4. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Jessica Baxter
    60
    Whip It doesn’t just refer to whipping around the track or whipping ass. It’s about a girl who must whip herself into shape and grow up.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 26
  3. Negative: 4 out of 26
  1. BrandonZ
    10
    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
  2. Tony
    8
    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 movie is purely fun and escapist, and I could see teenage girls really rallying around it.… Expand
  3. EdwardK
    6
    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.… Expand
  4. DougG
    3
    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.… Expand

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