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68 out of 86 people found the following comment useful :-
Stick It to the Teen Movie, 29 April 2006

Author: taydiggity from United States

So maybe it isn't an Oscar winner, but Stick It was, by far, certainly not the worst movie to hit theaters this year. No, Tristan & Isolde would take that honor. Still, I thought this movie was worth a review written by someone who was not so obviously a guy dragged to the theater by his girlfriend and by someone with some prior experience in the gymnastics world.

While this is not a movie that adults will credit as worth while, the younger generations (13-20) will certainly find it entertaining. The comedy, in my opinion, was well scripted and executed. The actors will not win any awards for their performances, but they were able to bring the characters to life and make them seem real.

The struggle shown for the girls in the gymnastics competitions is one that most competitors face. The judges are harsh and the rules, some of them, are ridiculous.

The movie is ultimately about overcoming the obstacles thrown in your life, finding someone who will believe in you no matter what, and realizing what is most important to you.

I would certainly recommend this movie.

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57 out of 75 people found the following comment useful :-
Just FUN!, 4 May 2006

Author: graciegurl2005

While of course its not Oscar material, this movie is just a blast to watch! I left the theater in a better mood then I was before I went in. In my opinion, that says a lot about a movie. If you are looking for a film to make you feel good and put a smile on your face, this is definitely a good pick.

The character Hayley brings a sarcastic form of humor that constantly keeps you laughing. The writing is sharp and sophisticated, much more entertaining than its predecessor "Bring It On". I would highly recommend this movie if you are looking for a good time, or need a break from the real world.

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60 out of 87 people found the following comment useful :-
For what it was, this was an okay film., 26 April 2006

Author: Movieguy_blogs_com from United States

In 'Stick It' Missy Peregrym plays Haley Graham, a troubled ex-gymnast. When her adolescent antics bring her before the judge, she is given the choice of either jail time or back to training. Burt Vickerman (Jeff Bridges) is reluctant to bring her back. After walking out on the national championship, she is hard to trust. She let a lot of people down that day, friends and foes alike, but not everything is what it seems.

For what it was, this was an okay film. Most of the cast did surprisingly well, the choreography was really good. I think most of the actresses did their own routines. There is something of a surprise ending with a good message in the end.

However, I think this movie was fairly slow and not very believable. Haley appears to be too old for such competition. But, I think anyone who likes gymnastics or appreciates the competition will like this film.

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76 out of 126 people found the following comment useful :-
So bad that it's good, 24 April 2006

Author: Tweety0402 from United States

*** This comment may contain spoilers ***

Let's just state the obvious: a movie like "Stick It" is not one that will ever be up for any kind of award. It's just not that kind of flick. It also is a girly teeny-bopper movie. Taking this into mind, is where I start basing my judgment on any movie.

Overall, "Stick It" is one of the funniest "girly-teeny-booper" movies out there. It is so bad, that it's good. It has some funny one-liners that you will be unable to stop quoting. For example, when one of the girls wants to wear sleeveless leotards she simple states: "I have a constitutional right to 'bare' arms." It's silly lines like that that are planted throughout the entire movie which makes it enjoyable.

The style of shooting the gymnastic routines is very inventive and overall not a bore. The editing was superb. The music makes you want to get up and move. And the acting is surprisingly good. Overall, this is a great movie and I hope everyone goes to see it. It may not be worth the nighttime admittance but definitely worth matinée.

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33 out of 46 people found the following comment useful :-
This Film Had HEART, 29 April 2006

Author: grahamjonesjr from United States

This was a wonderful film with lots of heart. The other people in the audience that I saw it with clapped at the end just like I did. How many films are there about the world of gymnastics? It was original, and the kids were a lot of fun. The writer-director also wrote BRING IT ON, another wonderful film, tighter script -but not as much heart.

The cast was good; the lead can act and her two guy buddies played it well. Jeff Bridges is always fun. I suppose if I had to make one criticism it would be that the first half moved a little slow and some of the camera work was uneven: focus was soft in places, and sometimes the composition was neither here nor there. But I recommend this film.

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26 out of 37 people found the following comment useful :-
A teen girl, in trouble with the law, is forced to come out of retirement and return to gymnastics, a sport she hates, 6 May 2006

Author: electrikbrunette from United States

This movie was hilarious! I wouldn't recommend it for an older age group, but any teens that are looking for a nice, clean, funny, entertaining movie should definitely check this out! The opening of the movie is extremely creative, and you immediately get a feel for the type of teen bubbly movie it is. There are a few serious points, but all in all the main message of this movie is just because an adult says it, it doesn't make it right. Cheesiness is a given within this movie, as are tons of laughs, beautiful girls, attitude, and two gorgeous guys. Most definitely NOT for a person looking for an award winning performance, but it IS for someone looking for a few laughs and to leave the theater satisfied.

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24 out of 35 people found the following comment useful :-
Hey, this wasn't that bad actually, 3 May 2006

Author: coopcollects from United States

OK Sure, we have all seen this plot line thousands of times before, a "bad" kid runs afoul of the law/parents/teachers blah blah blah. They have to go back and compete in the sport/competition that they were considered to be a natural in "You have more raw talent then I have even seen before." They make good on that promise and redeem themselves and yes everything is right with the world. OK I admit it, I like it every time I see it. We all root for the underdog, it's the freaking American way people!!! Go see this movie, it's entertaining, well shot and has a few laughs along the way to boot. I thought it was well done and easy to watch.

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I have now seen this movie, four times in a row., 7 May 2006

Author: Carycomic from Torrington, CT, USA

Yep! You read that right. And, I enjoyed it, each and every time.

I never heard of Missy Peregrym, or Vanessa Lengies, before this. But, I have a strong feeling they will be getting a whole lot more work, from now on.

Missy plays Haley "the Cracker" Graham. A rebellious teenage gymnast who walked out on the sport a few years earlier. After learning that her then-coach (played by John Kapelos, ex-FOREVER KNIGHT) was apparently involved with her mother on a less-than-professional basis!

She is court-ordered to join a gym owned by Burt Vickerman (Jeff Bridges). A former male gymnast with a Bela Karoly-like reputation for injured students. He and Haley gradually learn to grudgingly respect each other. Enough to take their four-girl team to another pre-Olympic world championship.

Now, this movie might seem like a fluff piece, based on the way the trailers are edited. But, if you sit through it, you realize that it cooks up a lot of valid food-for-thought. Why do real-life sport judges go for consistency over innovation? Did the gymnast, for whom the Sukahara Move is named, get initially penalized for what he or she pioneered? Don't they remember what Ralph Waldo Emerson said about foolish consistencies and little minds?

I think the next time real-life judges act less-than-impartial (which seems to be the rule, rather than the exception), at a real-life gymnastics tournament, the real-life female gymnasts should instigate a little civil disobedience. After all: over-paid footballers, baseballers, and hockey players have gone on strike. And, eventually, been forgiven for it. Why not under-appreciated female gymnasts, who (because they are required to be "amateurs") don't enjoy seasonal salaries of seven or more figures?

Thanks for letting me vent.

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8 out of 9 people found the following comment useful :-
Surprisingly good teen movie, 12 March 2008

Author: abbywts from United States

This is a movie I SHOULD have hated. It fits into several genres I normally can't stand. It's a teen movie (hate them), it's a sports movie (hate them), it's a formulaic troubled teen makes good with help of mentor movie (you get the idea). It came on cable one day and I ended up sticking with it-I'm glad I did. Instead of hating it, I found myself enjoying it quite a bit. It's definitely formulaic, but so are 95% of the movies out there, anyway. They just pull off the formula very well. Gymnastics is something I have a great deal of respect for (unlike figure skaters, sorry), those people are hardcore athletes. The scenes involving the actual gymnastics, whether in competition or practice, are filmed quite creatively. The actors are cast well, also, especially the lead. She looks so...all-American, for lack of a better description, and can actually act. I'm not a teenager, BTW, so I would imagine teens would enjoy this even more.

Quibbles? The music. It's not my taste (except for blink 182). Other than that, for this type of movie, they did a good job. This isn't supposed to be Taxi Driver or Fargo-just a relatively light, feel-good movie that hits the target it was aiming for.

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23 out of 39 people found the following comment useful :-
Pretty good for a teen movie, 3 May 2006

Author: Melanie Seyman (blazegrl90) from United States

I went to see this with high hopes, as the trailer was very cute. It was a very good movie, although a little underdeveloped. The characters aren't explained very well, and you had to kind of guess in some parts. The reason she walked at Worlds' isn't revealed until the middle/end of the movie, so that was a bit annoying. Some of the jokes the jerky girl makes were too stupid to even make sense, and kind of left me puzzled. Some lines were hard to understand, but then again, there were annoying little 10 year olds talking right in front of me. It's sad to say, but most of the good parts were in the preview. Hope there's a sequel to explain a little more about it. All the gymnasts and extras/stunt doubles have SICK bodies. I have sooo much more respect for people that do gymnastics after seeing this movie. I recommend it, but maybe wait to see it in the cheap theaters or until it's out on video.

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