Drew Barrymore directs Elliot Page, Alia Shawkat and Kristen Wiig in this teen sports comedy where a restless teen enters the adult world of roller derby.

I absolutely adore Whip It! A mega blast of colour, comedy and cool. Makes you wonder why Drew Barrymore hasn’t directed again? The deep drill ensemble all get lovely character beats and iconic shots, the tone varies wildly but is well balanced. The action as we rampage around the ring, the sensitivity gifted to the empowerment message and multiple relationships. Yeah, it is a bit strange watching Elliot Page be in such sexualised scenes as a young woman. Doesn’t now feel comfortable for anyone involved given the context… but he was a very sympathetic, attractive star back in his lead performance heyday.

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