Whip It

[steve9872]

I saw this tonight and when they started skating, all I could think of was "When are they going to fire the metal ball?".
Yes the movie is only slightly less violent than Rollerball.

[jem&theholograms]

I saw this at Piccadilly on Monday, I had been looking forward to it so was pleased I managed to get tickets - especially as the Apollo's quite lush and comfy. I really enjoyed it, I'm not a teenager or into schmaltz but really enjoyed it. I knew what to expect, and the premise of roller derby girls telling people to be their own heroes had me already, but actually was better than i thought it would be. I'm a fan of Drew Barrymore and think a lot of thought went into some of the scenes, but she also kept the fun in it, but in quite a wholesome way rather than a forced 'here's the fun part' way. Was interested in the characters, good one liners and loved all the roller derby shots.

There are films I really loved at the cinema but wouldn't want to see again in a hurry, this hit the spot for me and would happily see again. Maybe was a manic Monday and needed something completely different after work, but I have only good things to say!

[alythonian]

Yes, saw this last night at Wester Hailes in Edinburgh. it was only 1/2 full but then again this is miles out of Edinburgh centre and it was sleeting and horribly windy! The weather got worse when I left so that was the bad part of the evening.

The good part was meeting marjoreemarjora and I hope we get a longer chat next time, and actually the film. I thought it was going to be rubbish but my inner child obviuosly surfaced and I really enjoyed it. I thought Drew Barrymore was possibly one of the weaker links, on the acting front but she seemed to do a good enough job on the directing. Ellen Page was very good.

A surpised 7/10 from me.

[valda]

I saw this tonight and when they started skating, all I could think of was "When are they going to fire the metal ball?".
Yes the movie is only slightly less violent than Rollerball.

hehe Rollerball (the James Caan one) is one of my fav films. I must check if I've actually got it at home or b*y it if not vx

[mandmc10]

With Date Night being postponed I was very happy that I didn't have a chance to cancel my 2 sky tickets and left it till last moment. It was watchable, and quite funny. Liked the Dad character. Wouldn't watch it if it wasn't for free...

[andrews]

I saw this last week with anjirose, and must admit, I rather enjoyed it. There were some great performances although Drew Barrymore's character annoyed me somewhat. Ellen Page was very good indeed.

It reminded me of Rollerball with James Caan, but I think Whip It wasn't nearly as violent.

7/10 from me.

[claire0208]

I enjoyed this - it was handy having a 13 year old daughter to take along too - she loved it!

[sarahjc78]

Just saw this the other night as missed out on the free screening as could not make it. Thought it was fab... rather predicatable but fab seeing a bit of girl power.. so much so that I am going to my first Roller Derby practise on Sunday... wish me luck!!

7/10

[prettyxcool]

bumped into a neighbour's daughter (uni age), last night, and she had just returning from seeing it with friends. They loved it!

good luck sarahjc78