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Stick It, 2006

Starring: Jeff Bridges, Missy Peregrym

Directed by: Jessica Bendinger

Written by: Jessica Bendinger

Language: English

Country: Germany, USA

Runtime: 103 min

MPAA Rating: PG_13

Rating:5.9

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Stick It can be described as feel good, exciting, and humorous. The plot revolves around rebelliousness, the life of an athlete, and rebellion. Its comic aspect comes from verbal byplay. Stick It's main genres are drama, comedy, and sports. In terms of style, it stars a strong female character. In approach, it is realistic. Stick It is located in Texas. It takes place in contemporary times. It is well suited for a girls' night and teens.

Summary of Stick It

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.

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Language:	English
Country:	Germany, USA
Release date:	28 April 2006
Runtime:	103 min

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Jeff Bridges

as Burt Vickerman

Missy Peregrym

as Haley Graham

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Vanessa Lengies (center) in Stick It (2006)

Alicia Saari, Nikki SooHoo, Maddy Curley and Kari Muth in Stick It (2006)

Missy Peregrym in Stick It (2006)

Maddy Curley in Stick It (2006)

Missy Peregrym in Stick It (2006)

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San Francisco Chronicle

Much of the honest dialogue has the same feel as John Hughes' and Cameron Crowe's movies during their best years, while there's a half-serious hipness that recalls the first eight episodes of "The O.C." Full Review

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by: Peter Hartlaub

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Bendinger pulls out all the stops visually, using bold set design, frantic editing, extreme angles and computer image multiplying that turns what begins as a Busby Berkeley exercise in synchronized movement into a kaleidoscopic infinity of... Full Review

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by: Maitland McDonagh

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Not more than nice

this film doesn't have the most original plot. another story about a problematic teenager that's been sent away from home, only now it's to an athletic training center. as a comdey it isn't really funny and not even that amuzing. the plot isn't... Read and rate it

07.November.2008
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by: Anita.Hoffman
Anita.Hoffman rated this movie0/10

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