Whip It stars Ellen Page in an atypical coming of age story directed by none other than Drew Barrymore herself! Page plays a 17-year-old outsider who on a whim decides to try out for a roller derby league, to discover that she's really good at it! The problem is that her mother is a "bit" disapproving.
Barrymore has never directed before, but you would never know it because this baby is one of the best little comedies I've seen in a while. On top of great comedy bits, the dramatic scenes all ring true and none of it seems phony.
Barrymore also doesn't take the starring role, she takes the unglamorous role in the picture and seems to be having the time of her life.
Page is just as good as she was in Juno, if not even better.
You'll have a good time if you decide to check out this movie. Whip It! Whip It good!