So much better than the plot description

Rating: 9/10 (17 December 2010)

I had no intention of watching this at first because it looked like a typical 'girl from nowhere becomes big star' type of film.
And roller blading? Really?
I guess singing, dancing and erm, dancing on tables have finally been deemed 'done' (guess someone forgot to tell Ms. Aguilera...!) The actual plot itself is clichéd at times but when it is, it's still executed extremely well.
One thing I noticed (interestingly) is that this is possibly the first time I have watched a chick flick where none of the jokes fall flat...really.
In fact, I even laughed out loud - really hard - quite a few times.
I ultimately decided to watch it because I am a huge fan of Juliette Lewis and have never seen her in anything bad, I typically enjoy all of Drew Barrymore's films (even the ones that aren't exactly classics) and Ellen Page is someone who's star is rising so I couldn't imagine she would sign on for a bad script at this point in her career.
There are only a couple of moments where the script becomes a little obvious but clearly with this genre of film, a couple of hokey lines here and there are acceptable.
I enjoyed the film mainly because it is hugely and consistently entertaining throughout, it genuinely had my adrenaline going during the inevitable 'big game' and the lead doesn't get everything she wants which is very refreshing (and rare in films such as these).
Whilst Whip It clearly is a chick flick; it has more than enough substance for a much broader audience to enjoy - don't let the naff plot description put you off!
9/10