Whip It!

Aaah. This quirky little movie, which just happens to be the directorial debut of Drew Barrymore, is like waking up early to the smell of fresh coffee. It’s all I could ask for – a great script, Ellen Page as the awkward trying-to-find-her-niche lead, and fabulous supporting performances from Barrymore, rapper Eve and Juliette Lewis.

So what is Bliss Cavendar’s niche? Well, she finds peace at the competitive roller-skating rink with a bunch of girls-gone-wild in helmets. You can guess the rest – she’s terrible initially, but works at it and in the process finds real friends and acceptance. Sure it sounds cheesy, but it’s done with so much fun and humour that it won’t bother you. Never mind Page’s Bliss finding her niche, I think Barrymore has found hers in directing. Love it! Rating: 5 outta 5.