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Ellen Page and company "Whip It!" real good in the film's first trailer

by
Dorothy Snarker

Lace up those skates, girls, because the Whip It! trailer you’ve been dreaming about is finally here. Now, I think it’s best to ease you in before you click play on 2 minutes and 21 seconds of concentrated girls-on-skates action. First, maybe take another looks at the first preview pictures released last week. Then feast your eyes on our heroine, Bliss Cavendar.

Yes, that’s Ellen Page, cute glasses and a crash helmet. You’re welcome. Speaking of helmets, you may want to wear one right about now because you might otherwise be knocked out by the sheer kick-assery of this trailer.

If ever there was a time for hyperbolic online acronyms, now would be it. So, let’s get them all out of your system. ZOMG! LOL! GOSRSFH! (What — that’s Girls On Skates Rock So Freaking Hard, duh.)

Whip It! tells the story of small Texas town outsider, Bliss (played by Ellen), who escapes her beauty pageant world to find freedom, fun and friendship in the rock ‘em, sock ‘em world of roller derby. She also finds a fantastic skater name: Babe Ruthless.

Ellen is joined by her sisters in skates, Smashley Simpson (Drew Barrymore, also in her directing debut), Malice in Wonderland (Kristen Wiig), Rosa Sparks (Eve) and Bloody Holly (Zoe Bell).

And then, of course, there is her nemesis Dinah Might (Juliette Lewis).

There is so much to like about this trailer. The punk-rock empowerment, Ellen’s blue hair, the killer cast, Ellen’s glasses — wait, where was I?

Granted, the story itself seems all-too familiar: A teen outcast finds herself through the redemptive power of (insert activity here — dance, soccer, cheerleading, karate, pregnancy, you name it). It even comes complete with the disapproving parents, the rebellious new friends and a dreamy boyfriend.

Still, even if we’ve seen the transformation from awkward beginner to skilled expert a million times before, we’ve never seen it in skates.

Plus, any movie that has Kristen tells us to, “put some skates on — be your own hero” is a movie I will happily plunk down $10.50 for a ticket and $37.25 for a tub of popcorn, box of Junior Mints and small soda.

So, ladies, are you ready to strap on some skates?

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    • Submitted by
    Dorothy Snarker
    on July 17, 2009 - 1:00pm.
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    toby's picture

    Ahem, YES! This cast is

    Submitted by
    toby (22 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 1:06pm.
    Ahem, YES! This cast is about 85% of the people I want to marry! (:
    Anitsirhc's picture

    Ditto

    Submitted by
    Anitsirhc (18 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 6:40pm.

    Couldn't have said it better myself!

    I can give you the present, I don't know about the future.

    Ellen's picture

    Exactly. I love ellen page

    Submitted by
    Ellen (2 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 8:38pm.
    Exactly. I love ellen page most, i think. =]
    jaydock's picture

    If only Tina Fey were in it!

    Submitted by
    jaydock (60 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 10:26pm.
    If only Tina Fey were in it! I would then be over the moon!
    Kristin the Piston's picture

    that would make this the

    Submitted by
    Kristin the Piston (29 posts)
    on August 25, 2009 - 3:04pm.

    that would make this the greatest movie of all time!!!

     

     

    "Apparently, some people have a problem with me saying awesome things"- Olivia Munn

    balaustine's picture

    <3

    Submitted by
    balaustine (89 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 1:11pm.

    Lovelovelove Ellen!  I'm still keeping my fingers crossed for "Jack and Diane" to be made.

    Melissa Hsu's picture

    oh gosh

    Submitted by
    Melissa Hsu (not verified)
    on July 17, 2009 - 1:12pm.
    lol i want to move into this movie !!
    Elianne's picture

    well said

    Submitted by
    Elianne (15 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 1:55pm.

    hahaha that is so the best way to put it! The part where Ellen was "riding" the guy...too funny

    -geek by choice-

    ws's picture

    unfortunately

    Submitted by
    ws (16 posts)
    on July 20, 2009 - 3:09am.
    ...not a girl :(
    sabrina323's picture

    SOOOO READY

    Submitted by
    sabrina323 (83 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 1:13pm.

    I could not be more ready for this movie to come out, just throw in a 6 pack of PBR & its going to be a fantastic night!!!

    rollin' rican #21

    www.jerseyshorerollergirls.net

     

     

    namezne's picture

    OMFG!

    Submitted by
    namezne (105 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 1:16pm.

    THE glasses!!!!!! I can't wait to see this movie!!!!! it look effing awesome!!!

    LOVE ELLEN PAGE... LOVE HER  

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    Rachel JW's picture

    This looks

    Submitted by
    Rachel JW (327 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 1:16pm.

    Amazing.. :) I was thinking of joining a roller team where I'm at - such a lesbian thing to do. LOL 

    -Rachel 
     http://www.kissthegirl09.webs.com
    alyssa's picture

    Personally

    Submitted by
    alyssa (11 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 1:22pm.

    I will see any movie that has Ellen Page in it. And there are so many things to love about this preview (Peaches song, Drew Barrymore kicking serious ass, Ellen's glasses) its likely I will be seeing this movie more than once :)

    Celebrate mediocrity!!

    reanbean's picture

    thank god

    Submitted by
    reanbean (118 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 1:27pm.

    this just pulled me out of the deep dark abyss I was sinking into after watchin Los Hombres de Paco

     

    I'm so seeing this.

    Extra Flamey's picture

    Agree, This movie looks

    Submitted by
    Extra Flamey (31 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 2:11pm.
    Agree, This movie looks awesome and helps heal a little bit
    Penny Winterr's picture

    And don't forget

    Submitted by
    Penny Winterr (729 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 1:30pm.

    The disapproving mother and the secretly approving father.  Oh wait, that's my story, too!

    The awesomeness of this is unbounded.

    KVT's picture

    Story of my life as well. 

    Submitted by
    KVT (238 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 3:10pm.

    Story of my life as well. 

    Now excuse me while I silently gush over Juliette Lewis.  

    Caitlin's picture

    can't wait!

    Submitted by
    Caitlin (38 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 1:37pm.

    i'd watch ellen page in anything but this looks great, and Drew Barrymore aswell, this could be the best movie of the year!!!

    and i want one of those posters!

    Val's picture

    roller skating

    Submitted by
    Val (30 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 1:36pm.
    i was close to buying some skates a few weeks ago.  spending $40 that i don't have stopped me, lol.  
    Trish Bendix's picture

    I could do without that

    Submitted by
    Trish Bendix (10743 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 1:37pm.
    I could do without that whole underwater-boy-kissing, but otherwise, it looks great.
    BAS's picture

    Ug yeah

    Submitted by
    BAS (553 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 10:27pm.
    Please tell me at least some of the roller derby girls are gay, and then I'll see the movie. Unrealistic and stupid if not. Sad that Bliss isn't - come on Drew, I thought you were one of us!
    Jeannette's picture

    HOLY FUCKING SHIT THIS LOOKS SO AWESOME

    Submitted by
    Jeannette (147 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 1:39pm.

    OMFG, this movie is, like, so gay -- in a totally awesome way! LOL!!!11!!!1!1!!!1

    no, but seriously, I'm dying to see this!

    Megan Rose Gedris's picture

    I have been waiting so long

    Submitted by
    Megan Rose Gedris (105 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 1:48pm.
    I have been waiting so long for this!
    Studstatus's picture

    Ellen Page, Eve, and Drew Barrymore :)

    Submitted by
    Studstatus (21 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 1:51pm.
    That is an awesome cast, It looks totaly awesome. I have to see it
    April's picture

    damn. they had to put a

    Submitted by
    April (21 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 1:52pm.

    damn. they had to put a stupid boy into this movie. damn. ughh. but yes, i love ellen page alot :) no doubt i'll be watchin this

    ohhh and i love drew barrymore too ! :))

     

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    Destinee's picture

    so true

    Submitted by
    Destinee (12 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 6:47pm.

    HA!! its always a disapointment that they have to have that "one" guy that our herione always falls for and it sucks! =P

     

    myspace.com/foxxychillydog

    Shannon Marie's picture

    Super Stoked!

    Submitted by
    Shannon Marie (24 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 1:54pm.
    I so want to see this movie. It looks wicked awesome!
    ForTheLoveOfFire's picture

    My exact response upon

    Submitted by
    ForTheLoveOfFire (113 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 1:56pm.

    My exact response upon seeing the trailer was "EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!"

    I'm so excited. :D

    fallon ash's picture

    Looking forward to it!!

    Submitted by
    fallon ash (372 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 1:56pm.
    This looks like it's gonna be a lot of fun, and the cast is just awesome! Looking forward to it!
    l.z.'s picture

    i have never been more

    Submitted by
    l.z. (5 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 1:57pm.
    i have never been more excited in my life
    sick.girl's picture

    whoah.

    Submitted by
    sick.girl (91 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 2:02pm.

    awesomeness overload =D. i'm definitely watching this.

     

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    http://www.myspace.com/invincilana  <---only music i co-sign these days

    Melissa Hsu's picture

    Thanks for posting the trailer..

    Submitted by
    Melissa Hsu (not verified)
    on July 17, 2009 - 2:08pm.

    I'm looking forward for another Ellen Pagemovie... 

    Ines's picture

    Yes

    Submitted by
    Ines (325 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 2:12pm.

    I will watch this. Stupid boy though why? 

     

     

     

    www.myspace.com/segavo

    www.myspace.com/guitarrachica

     

    Amanda's picture

    Another reason to smile

    Submitted by
    Amanda (34 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 2:19pm.
    YES! I'm all over this movie. Just what the doc ordered. Great cast and premise. It is made of great.
    Sarcastically-Honest's picture

    Glasses + Longer Hair = Goddess

    Submitted by
    Sarcastically-Honest (113 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 2:23pm.

     My gosh, put some cute little dorky glasses and grow Ellen Page's hair out and she turns uber attractive.

    "And it's amazing
    With the look in your eyes
    Like you could save me
    But you won't even try"
    - Matt Nathanson

    LogLady's picture

    holy shit!!!

    Submitted by
    LogLady (145 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 2:24pm.

    i had no idea that E-V-E was in this now the math works out

    eve+ellen page+ drew barrymore x zoe bell + juliette lewis x kristen wiig....god i suck at math, this just equals awesome!!!!

    Rachel's picture

    Zoe Bell

    Submitted by
    Rachel (69 posts)
    on July 23, 2009 - 1:44pm.

    Zoe Bell doesn't really have a speaking role, does she?? I was surprised to even see her in the trailer. Iloveher.

     

    s a r a h's picture

    That movie trailer was

    Submitted by
    s a r a h (211 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 2:35pm.

    That movie trailer was hotter than any porn in the world.

    Excited!!!!!!

    To every feminist action, there is an equal and opposite beauty reaction- Naomi Wolf

    texas_ale's picture

    Yes...

    Submitted by
    texas_ale (4 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 2:35pm.
    definite kick-assery!
    Larys Morissette's picture

    Lewis!

    Submitted by
    Larys Morissette (16 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 2:40pm.
    "I'm the girl in The Licks, JULIETTE! JULIETTE! Say my name bitch!"
    Melissa Hsu's picture

    <3

    Submitted by
    Melissa Hsu (not verified)
    on July 17, 2009 - 2:56pm.
    I LOVE Ellen Page, im totally going to see this movie.
    yaz's picture

    Aaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrgggghhhhhhhh!!!!!!

    Submitted by
    yaz (40 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 2:58pm.
    I'm soooooo excited about this movie! So much so it worries me slightly...
    kulhaha's picture

    ahhhhhhh

    Submitted by
    kulhaha (192 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 3:02pm.
    Oh.  My.  God.  This just made my day.  I watched it at least 4 times before scrolling down to finish reading.  This will most likely be my new favorite movie.  Woot!
    jln62390's picture

    Amazing!

    Submitted by
    jln62390 (79 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 3:05pm.

    Kristin's picture

    Not a huge fan of Ellen Page

    Submitted by
    Kristin (108 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 3:11pm.

    Not a huge fan of Ellen Page and I can not stand Juliette Lewis so, I'll be taking a pass on this one. It looks stupid.  

    http://lesbiandaily.blogspot.com/ <---Check it out. :]

    Lucylex's picture

    This movie looks so good,

    Submitted by
    Lucylex (10 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 3:12pm.
    This movie looks so good, absolutely love ellen page, and even marcia gay harden, can't wait to see this.
    Brynn's picture

    woot!

    Submitted by
    Brynn (65 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 3:16pm.

    is there anyone here who *doesn't* want to see it?  i certainly hope not...

     ellen= too young for my taste, but soooo cute!

    katie jane 's picture

    it looks improved!

    Submitted by
    katie jane (11 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 3:17pm.
    oh GOOD! my other intern-friend and i read the script last year, and we both agreed: it was waaaay cliche and a bit boring. but i've heard the re-writes were stellar, and now i'm legit excited to see this!!!
    Court's picture

    I CANT FREAKIN WAIT 4 THIS MOVIE

    Submitted by
    Court (21 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 3:43pm.
    this movie looks so freakin awesome i'm so looking forward to it !!!!!!!!!!!!! and can I say ellen page looks so hot in some skates and glasses omg !!!!!!!!!
    anne_m's picture

    oh yeah

    Submitted by
    anne_m (5 posts)
    on July 17, 2009 - 4:25pm.
    ellen page is gonna be super hot in this film, even though she makes out with a guy. i'm just gonna imagine the dreamy guy as drew barrymore :)
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