"Whip It" delivers the goods

I'm  sure has hell going to see it, when it hits the movies here.

Can't wait to see the action that's coming...

Just the fact that you finished on a Willy Wonka quote, I'll go and see the film if it ever gets released in the UK.

Mwahxxx

I wasn't in on the hype for a while until I saw Drew on Ellen's show and now I'm dying to see it!  I'm glad to see that it doesn't dissapoint, I will definately be seeing it and buying the soundtrack. 

www.myspace.com/emmahuntermusic

seems like a must-see

I'm in.

_________ 

vivono nella speranza

anything involving Ms ellen page has me on board! :D

<<S>>

It's what's on for date night...

Everyone has been talking about "Whip It" here, probably because we have a thriving roller girls scene. I must go see it.

________________________________________________________

http://stuffqueerpeopleneedtoknow.wordpress.com/

have we really become so complacent as a community that we praise a film that presents a predominantly lesbian subculture as altogether un-queer? honestly, the complete absence of lesbians in a film about a sport that is so well-populated by queer women was bordering on exploitative. plus the constant reiterations from the women on the team about "going home to my man" was aggressively heteronormative. why do we have to settle for gay subtext?

...and honestly, if ellen page has to bang a bro in this film, why did they pick such a fugly boy?

:: Fiona Rae ::

Soooo looking forward to watching this when it finally comes halfway across the world over here. Three key elements that has already roped me in:

1. Ellen Page

2. Drew Barrymore

3. Roller derby!!!

I saw it last week during the sneak preview and I have to say that it was pretty amazing... I laughed... and laughed again because they movie was pretty damn funny haha... i just loved it and it wouldnt be such a bother if I were to see it again for the second time.... even third time... plus... I can don my free WHIP IT t-shirt since i went to the screening :)

BE YOUR OWN HERO

Nuff said :)

_ _ _ _ _

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." (Dr. Seuss)

i wanna watch it right now ! :)

and i like Drew's socks :)

Her name is Iron Maven not Dinah Might lol.

Anyway, Whip It was awesome! I saw the sneak preview and got my free t-shirt and loved it! :D

I saw it at a sneak preview and then at a free screening; so it just came out and I've seen it twice already. lol But it's a good movie so you should see those as many times as possible. It funny because the last time I was at a regular movie theater not an indie was when I went to see Juno a couple day after it opened. I just like my independent theater so much more; they even serve wine and so many kinds of beer there.

I liked a lot of Ellen Page's movies like Wilby Wonderful, Marion Bridge, Hard Candy and The Tracy Fragments. And now she's pretty badass in Whip It. 

I too was going to say the Juliette Lewis was Iron Maven. When I read Dinah Might I was like "That doesn't sound right".

it last week and loved it!  Seriously lacking definite lesbian content but the moments between some of the girls on the team and interaction between Page's and Shawkat's characters were well worth it.  Thinking about seeing it again.

Bliss's team name is the Hurl Scouts, not Hurl Girls.

I too saw the sneak peek of Whip It, with a good portion of my teammates (coincidentally right after practice, so we were all pretty authentic looking/smelling). Agreed about the romantic subplot with the indie musician boy--yawn. I was relieved how it turned out in the end. (Trying to keep this spoiler free, but the movie ain't no Sixth Sense.)

I had been concerned about the intentional punches and elbows shown in the trailer, but was glad to see it was at least implied as illegal.

But seriously, her last skates had Barbies on them, and then she's a star jammer after a montage of skating in her cul-de-sac? No effing way. Ellen Page's form needed work (see Jackie Daniels, woo!) but props for doing her own skating.

If I had my druthers, there would be a roller derby movie that focused on the derby--but with any sports movie I can recall, there's always some kind of romantic interest. Next time let it be a lesbian one. Vagine Regime, yes.

It was amazing.

I went with my guy friend, and we spent basically the entire ride home going "You know what was amazing?" "when she took her shirt off." The romantic subplot was worth it just for that.

I just saw it and I thought it was great! There were a group of four women sitting in front of me who were actually part of a roller derby team and they left right after the movie to go hang out at their booth by the cinema doors. They were handing out Whip It posters and flyers for their first game (do you call it a game?). I'm very pleased that I got a poster... now I can see Ellen Page every day :) 

Very occasionally, if you pay attention, life doesn't suck.
-Joss Whedon

 it was awesome and extremly funny. thought it lacked some serious lesbian action it had it's moments.

"vaginas are awesome."

saw the movie last night, and loved it!  silly, fun, and a great cast.

one thing though - they're called the  "hurl scouts", not "hurl girls" :)

So, I have been in love with roller-derby ever since seeing Raquel Welch don the skin-tight outfit in Kansas City Bomber. (Don't ask me about her acting...I didn't notice...but I digress).  So WHIP IT! was a must see for me!  LOL  I was going to put off seeing it until next weekend, but then saw Drew on some 'E" show - in which she said that she did what lots of other do - she fell in love with her leading lady.  That's all I needed to get me out of the Barcalounger and out the door.  It was a terrific movie and I enjoyed immensely....(and no, not just because I got a free bag of popcorn with the price of my movie ticket. - even though - that did make me happy). 

Anyway, I loved it and would highly recommend....it has a bit of everything and I agree with StuntDouble - it was the fastest two hours ever.

Hmmm..and now thinking about it...I might have to go see if I can find Kansas City Bomber at the local video store.....    Uhh...cause this time, I want to focus on the acting.   Pfftttt..... Yeah...right.. 

 My girlfriend and I have an understanding that she is the only girl for me . . . unless Kristen Wiig ever switches teams and comes knocking on my door. Then all bets are off. So she humored me and we went and saw Whip It last night (and then came home and watched a bad Saturday Night Live, so it was like a Kristen Wiig double feature. Delightful!!)

Of course I would have seen Whip It even if Kristen Wiig wasn't in it. We totally enjoyed it and the cast is fantastic. Seriously everyone is great, well, except the boyfriend Oliver, but that's probably just because we didn't think he was good enough for the awesome Ellen Page. I didn't expect her character to be gay at all, but they could have gotten a better love interest!

It was fun, funny, cute and original despite being predictable. And of course, there was Kristen Wiig.  

And it was great to see a big movie produced by women, directed by a woman and starring mostly women. Everyone should go see this movie in theaters! If we want to see more movies like this we have to go see them in theaters!

On a side note I've been on the email list for a roller derby team here in San Diego for over a year. They are always looking to add new girls to the team but I just never have the guts to go. Anyone play? Anyone in San Diego? 

Saw it opening night and was not disappointed. Cast was amazing, music was amazing and lots of great action. I wish there was more Ari Graynor(she played Eva Distruction) in it. The scene with her and Eve in the hot tub really could have gone somewhere.

I think the best part was that you could actually tell that there were true friendships formed on set that carried onto the scene. You just cant hide the chemistry between the girls.

~*Copperboom*~

 [WARNING CONTAINS A FEW SPOILERS] 

And I refused to read this till I had seen it...

And I was  sad you didn't have any pictures of the 2 girls snuggling/ sharing a flask in the hottub 

Because just that could have helped sell me 

Sadly there was no kissing... Though the cat fights were to die for.

And I wont go into to much... but my favourite cat fight is when Drew's Character Smashley Simpson ends up on top off one of the competitors...

 though the boyfriend replaced from getting into the girls personal lives I think it did show her struggle [and the fact she was straight]

And though there was no kissing Bliss's ex friend id hang some barbies tied together naked that resemble Ellen's and Alia's Carecters.

So though there were only hints of more than simply catfights... their long legs, and the AMAZING story line kept my mind off it. 

This movie was a lot of great fun AND it had a heart.  You can't beat that. Oh wait...Kristen Wiig.....Drew Barrymore....Zoe Bell....Ellen Page....Alia....Yeah. You CAN beat that. 

 My one complaint is that Jimmy Fallon got on my nerves.  He's not funny or charming anymore. I'm not sure he ever really was and that's not just my gay speaking. His antics (And I swear I saw him do his Barry Gibb dance a couple of times) were tired, old and annoying. It's been done. Time to let go, little man.

 OOOOTHERWISE ....

Totally worth watching. If you haven't already, GO! Do so NOW! 

Although I really, really liked the movie, I did get my hopes up for some lesbian content when I saw this quote in the latest Bust magazine:

Interviewer: Yeah, roller-derby teams seem to be very close.  And there's also a lot of drama, which is lovely and juicy.

Alia Shawkat (Pash): I think they start to question the male sex, 'cause they're like, "These girls are so hot and strong, why the f**k would I want to sleep with a guy?" 

it was a good movie.

and thats all i have to say about it.

In the advertisment, trailers for this movie it looked as if there was an Lesbian couple amung Drews skat crew? Was that story cut out of the film? Or just a case of false advertisement? 

This movie lost my interest a while back when they introduced Ellen Page's character lame boyfriend drama into this flick that is suposed to be about women independence and empowerment. 

I'll wait for the Unrated DVD.

-I speak in random thoughts