Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #11238 in DVD
• Released on: 2007-02-12
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Format: PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 103 minutes

Synopsis
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 clichés 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 non-stop, 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.

Customer Reviews

Inspirational
If you like Bring it On, Save the last dance and Step up then this is the film for you.

The film is fast and funny and puts on some amazing shows of gymnastic talent. It realistically depicts, while still being lighthearted, just how hard these girls have to push themselves.

At times I was cheering and clapping from my sofa. It brought tears and laughter. I brought the dvd and showed all my friends, they love it too. 5 well deserved stars!!

Bad ass girl turns good
I love this film. It's one of those for the females who like dancing or anything like gymnastics which is the main theme of this whole film.
It is funny and witty with a great performance from the leading cast. It had me interested from the start till the finish. I can't fault the film in anyway but it isn't for those of us who don't like watching anything with dancing in, there is so much gymnastics in but it's good and fun and part of the story.

Some very cool filming
It's a cheesy flick about an ex-gymnast who is forced back into the world of gymnastics when she commits a minor crime. She has a lot of attitude about the sport and really hates the regimentalism involved and the way that the best way to win competitions is not by being the best but by following the rules.

The story has several moments of cheese but on the other hand there are some very interestingly filmed moments, particularly during the competitions. It's a rainy evening film with no pretensions to anything other than entertainment and with a message about trying to be your best and that conforming isn't always the best thing to do.