Stick It
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Movie Reviews of Stick It
Movie Review: Great Movies Don't Discriminate
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm surprised by some of the negative reviews of this movie. I rented this last night to watch with my mom and we both really enjoyed it. Neither one of us are gymnasts (or under 13 for that matter) or even cared that much for bring it on, but Stick It was extremely likeable nonetheless.
Overall, my favorite thing about the movie is in the witty commentary and the humor that the movie sticks in very appropriately. I think Hayley was just hilarious, whether she was talking or thinking. She has a rather darkly sarcastic humor, but its very tasteful and witty. The not-so-smart Johann, complimenting the role of the bitchy teammate originally, gives a lot of comedic relief as well [Mina - "She got her GED when she was 15"
Johann - "What does drunk driving have to do with any of this?"]. Mina and Wei-Wei are somewhat minor characters but I can't help but find them a little bit entertaining even by their casual expressions, the actresses did an excellent job making them seem minor but still multi-dimensional enough to be amusing and loveable.
It was also a pleasant surprise that nearly all of the girls in this film are actually showed as being very strong and athletic. One reviewer said that the practice sessions were hard to watch, but I thought the opposite. If they skipped the practice sessions a huge part of the movie would have been taken away and detracted from its ultimate message. I enjoyed the practice sessions, it's not every day that you see teen girls embracing their strength and the girls were so much more attractive than the food deprived models that seem to run the media otherwise. I mentioned before, and I'll say it again that I do not do gymnastics and I don't think I ever will. However, I definitely found this movie inspiring, and I have a lot of respect for these athletes in the shape they must achieve to compete.
And as for what age group would enjoy this ... I definitely think it appeals to a wide spectrum. My mom and I were originally watching this but both my older brother and my younger brother were intrigued before the end and came to watch as well. I'm 16, my brothers are 13 and 18, and my mom is... well, yeah mommy age. But it doesn't take a certain gender or age to enjoy this movie.
Movie Review: "Put down the phone!"
Summary: 5 Stars
Ok, so as some have already pointed out, this is not 'Bring it On', and I will admitt that walking into the film my wife and I were excited for the potential this film had to be the next 'Bring it On'...but seriously, who needs another 'Bring it On'? So, with that said, this movie is still in the same vein as it's predecesor, but has enough of a difference to stand out on it's own. The story here revolves around Haley Graham, played by newcomer Missy Peregrym, as she's forced to join VGA after one too many run-in's with the law. Haley has crumby parents who are now divorced and don't support her in anything she does, nor do they show any care or concern about her well being. Actually it's seems as if they just want her out of their hair. Haley's worst fear is returning to the world of gymnastic's for after she walked out of the World Championships leaving her team mates in the dust she's become regionally hated by her peers, and now she has to train with them. Worse yet is her new coach, Burt Vickerman (Bridges) who's harder on her than she'd like, but as she soon realizes, he's battling the same ground she is for he's in love with a sport that doesn't love him back. In the world of gymnastic's Vickerman is what you'd call 'washed up', and has-been if you will and so he must resort to lying to potential clients in order to get girls to train. The film itself may be a bit of a cliche but it has enough wit and humor to make the film worth your attention, and like 'Bring it On' I see this film making stars out of it's stars. Maybe 'Stick It' will do for Missy Peregrym what 'Bring it On' did for Kirsten Dunst...The film does try to convey a heartfelt morale of a message, and it works to a degree, but the best reason to see this film is for the quick wit and humor. 'Bring it On' it may not be but 'Stick It' still works like a charm.Movie Review: Awesome!
Summary: 5 Stars
Stick it is a fun movie to watch with teenagers, especially if they are interested in sports and have lived through the arduous work-outs of gymnastics.
The main character, Haley Graham, beautifully played by Missy Peregrym, is a troubled teen who walked out of a competition because her family was coming apart, but her friends think she simply quit, giving up her right to win first place. A rather amazing pirouette on a bike lands her in trouble with the police, and she is sentenced by a judge to either go to juvenile detention or to a gymnastics camp, and she soon finds herselfe under the tutelage of Burt Vickerman, played by Jeff Bridges, a trainer that is tough, demanding, will take nothing from her, and sees through her every manipulation.
Burt Vickerman has the reputation of getting all his students injured, but as he says... "he has insurance to cover it." A love hate relationship is evident between coach and gymnast and soon we see Haley training to her potential, which is excellent. The other gymnasts are excellent characters, with some routines leaving us spell bound by their grace and aptitude. The battle between coach and student, between coach and judges, between a system of judging that leaves audiences upset by their lack of fairness are awesome. Don't miss this movie!
Movie Review: REBEL WITH ATTITUDE!
Summary: 5 Stars
i'm not gonna lie this movie was bangin. i was amazed that i liked it as much as i did. held up, stuck out, and brought it. better than the other cheerleader movies out there. i could watch it over and over. it just has that rebellious teen that you can't help but watch. she brings it to you, straight and with strenghth. loved it. it's about a girl, who can't help but be an outcast, because that's who she is. nobody feels her, and it's hard to connect with her. she's all about breaking the rules not following them. but she's extremely talented. she has a lot going for her. only she can mess that up. after she walks out on a gymnastics tournament she must return. part of a court order. either that or jail. to her it really makes no difference. she comes back immediately making everybody stand off because of her nasty attitude. but that's her, and she's real. well it's tournament time again, will she bail again, or stick it out. nice ride of a movie. smooth and not your typical booty shakin kind. this one goes just a bit deep on some levels. there's things to be learned, and it's entertaining too. this chic haley, she's crazy as hell, the role for her. she acted very well. made it what it is. just rounded out nicely.Movie Review: Sports Movie To End All Sports Movies
Summary: 5 Stars
"Stick It!" is a wonderful movie that mixes drama and comedy into one. The actors are well chosen, the plot is well put together and the movie, in general is so great.
Missy Peregrym plays Hayley Graham, a rebellious girl who is sent back to Vickerman's Gymnastics School after breaking the window of a house under construction when bicycling.
Her angry attitude towards Jeff Bridges' character, Burt Vickerman, former gymnast and head of the school, causes teammates to be angry towards her. But, as the days progress, Hayley comes to realize that she is trapped there, so all she can do is roll with it.
This movie is so wonderfully hilarious and so sad that I cried and laughed when watching this movie. A wonderfully different sports movie about gymnastics, not like normal sports movies. This is a great family movie that everyone can watch.