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68 out of 100

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6.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 86 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 Post
    Reviewed by: Lou Lumenick
    88
    Sweet without being sticky and funny without getting silly, Whip It introduces Barrymore as a director with a keen eye, a good ear for tone and an inspired touch with actors.
  3. 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. 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
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. Vorlargen
    5
    Formula film that is fun to sit back and watch without any high expectations.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. 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
    • 1 of 1 users said yes

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