Review: Whip It...

Review: Whip It

Category: Film/Movie
Posted 2 months ago by wdweditorial
Credit: http://www.cinematical.com/2009/10/02/whip-it-review
It's no Citizen Kane. It's not meant to win awards. I watch movies to enjoy them. These standbys are frequently trotted out before us fuddy-duddy critics whenever we decide that a movie ostensibly meant to be two hours of pure mindless fun simply isn't very good at doing just that. More often than not, it seems that films are championed for their laziness, their relentless adherence to formula, and rarely do these formulas serve a story that's worth more than the sum of its beats. School of Rock managed to work wonders with its wholly predictable plot; I'd vouch for Fever Pitch in much the same way. And joining their ranks of surprisingly satisfying comedies is Drew Barrymore's directorial debut, Whip It, a coming-of-age tale fused with an underdog sports story that hits all the expected developments with unexpected personality and grace. Filed under: Comedy, New Releases, Theatrical Reviews, Fox Searchlight Continue reading Review: Whip It Permalink | Email this | Comments
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