Preview: Whip It (2009)

Synopsis:

A smart high school teen can't seem to fit in at school, but discovers her passion watching and participating in the roller derby.

• Poster: C

Review:

Knowing that this film is about roller derbies helps explain the head protection and elbow pads, but anyone not knowing anything about the film will not only be confused by that, but also the title of the film, which seems to have little to do with it.

• Trailer: B

Review:

It's hard to imagine that the roller derby has suddenly come back into fashion. Drew Barrymore's directorial debut looks like it could be a charming film.

Oscar Prospects:

None.

Release Date:

• October 2, 2009

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (July 19, 2009) Original

-Wesley Lovell (August 23, 2009) New Release Date (changed from 10/9/09)

-Wesley Lovell (September 6, 2009) New Poster