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Stick It (2006)

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Reviews Counted: 93

Fresh: 28

Rotten:65

Average Rating: 4.9/10

Consensus: Director Jessica Bendinger is unable to transfer her winning Bring It On formula to the world of gymnastics, despite Missy Peregrym's strong lead performance.

Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release: Apr 28, 2006 Wide

Box Office: $26,870,825

Synopsis: A tale of girls flipping over and girls standing up for themselves, this movie smartly defies expectations and overturns plenty of "lone wolf learns teamwork" sports clichés in its story of Hailey... A tale of girls flipping over and girls standing up for themselves, this movie smartly defies expectations and overturns plenty of "lone wolf learns teamwork" sports clichés in its story of Hailey (Missy Peregrim), a gymnastics prodigy turned punk rocker who earned lots of black marks after she walked out on the USA games years ago. When she's sent back into training as an alternative to reform school, Hailey must tussle with a gruff coach (Jeff Bridges) and a team full of snooty girls. But if the stage seems set for all the usual tears and triumph, guess again: screenwriter/director Jessica Bendinger (BRING IT ON) puts the punk-rock money where her mouth is, taking an unflinching look at the way coaches mislead overbearing parents, and the way constant pain, high risk of injury, and a capricious point system can crush rather than boost girls' spirits. Clever, quip-packed dialogue flows nonstop, especially from Hailey's immensely likeable male slacker buddies, and there's even some Busby Berkley-style CGI-enhanced choreography amid the displays of athletic grace and prowess. The buff Peregrim should inspire lots of boy viewers to become fans of the game, and she works well with Bridges, a veteran at displaying dog-eared charm. Few sports movies have the courage to practice what they preach in terms of breaking free from conformity, and STICK IT deserves a medal just for that, but there's plenty more to offer from this subversive yet celebratory winner. [More]

Starring: Jeff Bridges, Missy Peregrym, John Patrick Amedori, Nikki SooHoo

Starring: Jeff Bridges, Missy Peregrym, John Patrick Amedori, Nikki SooHoo, Tarah Paige, Maddy Curley, Kellan Lutz, Julie Warner, Polly Holliday

Director: Jessica Bendinger

Director: Jessica Bendinger
Screenwriter: Jessica Bendinger
Producer: Gail Lyon
Composer: Mike Simpson
Studio: Buena Vista Pictures

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Sep 19, 2006

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  • Newcomer Missy Peregrym and veteran star Jeff Bridges lead a hot young cast in STICK IT. After a scrape with the law, Haley Graham (Peregrym), a rebellious ex-gymnast, finds herself sentenced to a fate worse than jail ? attending an elite gymnastics academy run by a legendary hard-nosed coach (Bridges). Forced back into the rigidly ruled world she once fled, Haley quickly shakes things up at the strict school. But as her love of the sport resurfaces, she also discovers some big lessons about playing by her own rules and what it means to be a friend.
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    Like most sports movies, Stick It has a message: Unless they're equipped with loads of sass-back and a pile of band T-shirts that announce their hardcoreness, female gymnasts are really, really stupid.

    Full Review Source: Washington City Paper | comment 1 Comment
    03/06/08
    Tricia Olszewski
    Washington City Paper
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    A middle-aged white guy who's not a perv can actually enjoy the snappy dialogue, astounding athletics and solidly sentimental sports clichés.

    Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
    02/06/07
    Frank Lovece
    Film Journal International
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    an essence of by-mistake-80s-homage is the only thing keeping this movie at the crust of the rest of made for TV teen flicks

    Full Review Source: Movies for the Masses | comment Comment
    01/14/07
    Joseph Proimakis
    Movies for the Masses
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    Stick It was not made for fat, bald guys in their mid-30s. So is it a big surprise that I didn't like the movie?

    Full Review Source: 7M Pictures | comment Comment
    11/05/06
    Kevin Carr
    7M Pictures
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    ...sample line of dialogue: "I'm so sure I'm practically deodorant!"

    Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews | comment Comment
    10/19/06
    David Nusair
    Reel Film Reviews
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    'This sport is a total joke!' fumes the spunky gymnast heroine of Stick It, a sentiment that will be shared by anyone who wastes their hard-earned on this silly teen comedy.

    Full Review Source: BBC | comment Comment
    10/17/06
    Neil Smith
    BBC
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    Star Missy Peregrym shows more promise in her first feature, despite the fact that her teenage years are clearly behind her, and her charismatic screen presence enlivens an otherwise dull film.

    Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
    10/14/06
    Anna Smith
    Time Out
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    Missy Peregrym is a real find - she gives an energetic, funny and extremely physical performance, to the point where you feel exhausted just watching her.

    Full Review Source: ViewLondon | comment Comment
    10/14/06
    Matthew Turner
    ViewLondon
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    10/14/06
    Robert Hanks
    Independent
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    10/14/06
    Xan Brooks
    Guardian [UK]
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    The script fights well against the cliche-ridden plot but this is very average all round.

    Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
    10/13/06
    Simon Braund
    Empire Magazine
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    Snappy dialog and some prickly satire give it an edge most of these youthful romps lack.

    Full Review Source: Shadows on the Wall | comment Comment
    10/01/06
    Rich Cline
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    This is a movie for fourteen-year-olds that feels like it's been written by one.

    Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
    09/18/06
    David Cornelius
    eFilmCritic.com
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    Stick It is an enjoyable kids' film with a tough group of gals who have an appreciation for gymnastics and claim that what they do is harder than being a Navy SEAL.

    Full Review Source: Hollywood.com | comment Comment
    08/24/06
    Michael Szymanski
    Hollywood.com
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    06/24/06
    Sydney Morning Herald
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    Writer director Jessica Bendiger has in part differentiated the film by giving it an indie feel. But the storyline is misguided in that it suggests that bad sportsmanship is to be admired.

    Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile | comment Comment
    06/13/06
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    For a film whose characters value authenticity and natural talent, it's ironic that Stick It's rebellious nature is more of a fashion statement than state of mind and its showstopping physical feats...are computer-aided.

    Full Review Source: Reel Times: Reflections on Cinema | comment Comment
    05/15/06
    Mark Pfeiffer
    Reel Times: Reflections on Cinema
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    Bridges maintains his dignity as best he can, but Peregrym fails to convince, either as a teenager or as a gymnast.

    Full Review Source: Sacramento News & Review | comment Comment
    05/12/06
    Jim Lane
    Sacramento News & Review
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    Bendinger’s film is a mess. That’s really all there is to it.

    Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment Comment
    05/09/06
    Felix Vasquez Jr.
    Film Threat
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    Missy Peregrym is the second coming of Nancy McKeon (do I want to kiss her, or get her to change my oil?).

    Full Review Source: Planet Sick-Boy | comment Comment
    05/08/06
    Jon Popick
    Planet Sick-Boy
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