Comments on: TIFF Review: Whip It

By: Greg

Greg — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 02:05:23 +0000

Yeah, I’M over-reacting. Go change your tampon, Winston. This is Whip It we’re talking about, right? I didn’t like Whip It and you’re questioning whether I can judge a movie and it’s acting and direction? Over Whip It? Seriously? Jesus.

By: Winston

Winston — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:16:50 +0000

Not sure what you were expecting Greg but I think you are seriously over-reacting. From the sound of it, you went just to see roller-derby footage… if that’s the case, just download it and move on. The film worked just fine thank you very much as witnessed by the applause of the audience at the screener I attended the week before it released. The dialog was exactly what I expected from a movie of this type and had most of the theater laughing out loud at many points. Finally, I think that Drew did an excellent job directing. Just because you personally don’t like what someone does or how they do it, doesn’t mean they aren’t doing it well. Maybe you should try to understand what’s actually going on on the screen instead of trying to make it fit your expectations. I suspect you’d enjoy movies a lot more if you could manage that. Cheers.

By: darci

darci — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:45:55 +0000

I really enjoyed the film â€“ not only was it a lot of fun, but it had some heart, too. I think this is one of those movies that will slowly develop a cult following, regardless of its performance at the box office.

The presence of Ellen Page + the soundtrack + the silly premise got me interested in checking out Whip It, and it exceeded expectations. Juliette Lewis was amazing, and surprisingly, Kristen Wiig was also excellent, straying from her annoying nervous character that she always seems to do.

Still, the highlight of the film for me is the music, especially since Drew Barrymore used â€œUnattainableâ€ by Little Joy â€“ that was my favorite song of 2008, and it was great to hear it (along with a host of other great songs) get more exposure.

By: natalie

natalie — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:17:55 +0000

I haven’t seen the movie yet, but this basically described how I would feel about it if I did see it. If I do, I’ll be back to compare and most likely agree wholeheartedly.

And Jaime, what the fuck is up with your douchebaggery?

Don’t knock the review if you don’t plan on seeing the movie anyway. Not only does it make you seem like a ignoramus, but it proves it as well.

By: Greg

Greg — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:57:17 +0000

This movie review has no place for your shenanigans.

On the other hand, the back and forth dialogue here was hands down better than some of the dialogue in the movie itself.

By: Nick D

Nick D — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:53:30 +0000

You got me bro.

By: Niklas

Niklas — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:46:28 +0000

douche

By: jaime

jaime — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:08:55 +0000

Well “nick d” it mean’s i’ll never see this freak’in movie and i Fucked your mother!.

By: Nick D

Nick D — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:33:34 +0000

What does that even mean?

By: jaime

jaime — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:46:47 +0000

No, i’ll never see it Brother.

By: Greg

Greg — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 04:17:57 +0000

@Jaime: Have you seen the movie?

By: jaime

jaime — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:06:02 +0000

2 star’s REALY? Two? What?, Are you kidding? Fuck me man,Greg your my new number 4!your behind Reed in more way’s than one.