Fantastic, Feel Good Film.

Rating: 10/10 (15 August 2010)

I only happened to catch this film at an Ellen Page special movie night at a local art's program centre. Definitely one of my favourite films of all time now. I mean, Ellen Page, Drew Barrymore, Juliette Lewis, Marcia Gay Harden and Zoe Bell all in one film? Its like an explosion of talent which created this memorable masterpiece. Drew Barrymore deserves a standing ovation for her directorial debut, and i'm praying she keeps going.
I certainly have a soft spot for Ellen Page. Since i saw her in 'Hard Candy' and 'Juno', i've been intrigued in the work she chooses, and her role as Bliss was just perfect. A total indie rock chick by day, who works at the goofy but classic 'Oink Joint' and wears a piggy apron. But by night she transforms into roller derby sensation Babe Ruthless, surrounded by the equally amazing 'Hurl Scout' team. It portrays the average mother/daughter conflict that most go through well. Both have different ideas regarding Bliss' future; Her mom wanting her to compete in Pagaents while Bliss wants to get out of Bodeen, Texas and get herself a life. Differences which in the end reunites them together.
The soundtrack is fab, fab, fab. Such a mixture; from Dolly Parton to Kings of Leon to Jens Lekman. And each suited the scene so well.
I don't think this film has an age or sex limit. I think everyone can enjoy it and get something different out of it. It also makes you feel DAMN good! Had me smiling and laughing the whole way through. It's a full on, rockin, girl power film that all will love.
Drew Barrymore and Ellen Page? I applaud you both for a magnificent film which i without a doubt will be purchasing.