Stick It (2006)

After a run-in with the law, Haley Graham (Missy Peregrym) is forced to return to the world from which she fled some years ago. Enrolled in an elite gymnastics program run by the legendary Burt Vickerman (Jeff Bridges), Haley's rebellious attitude gives way to something that just might be called team spirit.

Director:

Jessica Bendinger

Writer:

Jessica Bendinger

Stars:

Jeff Bridges, Missy Peregrym, Vanessa Lengies

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jeff Bridges	...	Burt Vickerman
Missy Peregrym	...	Haley Graham
Vanessa Lengies	...	Joanne Charis
Nikki SooHoo	...	Wei Wei Yong
Maddy Curley	...	Mina Hoyt
Kellan Lutz	...	Frank
John Patrick Amedori	...	Poot
Mio Dzakula	...	Ivan
Svetlana Efremova	...	Dorrie
Jon Gries	...	Brice Graham
Gia Carides	...	Alice Graham
Tarah Paige	...	Tricia Skilken
Polly Holliday	...	Judge Westreich
Julie Warner	...	Mrs. Charis
Annie Corley	...	Officer Ferguson

Storyline

Haley Graham is a former gymnast-turned-juvenile delinquent who, after one too many run-ins with the law, is forced to enroll at an elite gymnastics academy, the VGA in Houston, Texas which is run by the legendary Olympic gymnast Burt Vickerman. But the rebellious Haley is not welcomed into the academy by the other teenage gymnasts who despise her for walking out on her Junior Olympic team years earlier during a competition which cost them the gold medal. But Haley is not a docile person either and makes every effort to provoke conflicts with the other girls. Vickerman takes it upon himself to coach Haley in his own way to make her regain her self respect for the VGA's coming spot on the Gymnastic Nationals.

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Plot Keywords:

gymnastics | coach | houston texas | texas | orange county california | 

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Taglines:

It's not called gym-nice-tics.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Sport

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some crude remarks

Details

Official Sites:

Disney [us]

Country:

Germany USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 April 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Atithaso talento

Filming Locations:

Fairfield, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

£131,043 (UK) (13 October 2006)

Gross:

£131,043 (UK) (13 October 2006)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kaltenbach Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment, Touchstone Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS Dolby Digital DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott's video for the movie, "We Run This," won a 2006 MTV Video Music Award for Best Special Effects.

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Goofs

When Mena is doing her final vault routine, the color of her bra strap showing is a light, white color. When she has received her score and is being congratulated by her teammates, the color of her bra strap is hot pink.

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Quotes

Poot, Frank: [singing after being kicked out of the gym by Haley's coach] Every party has a pooper, that's why we invited you! Party pooper!

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Connections

References Rebel Without a Cause (1955)

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Soundtracks

"We Run This (Stick It Edit)"
Written by Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott (as Missy Elliott), Jeremiah Lordan
Performed by Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott (as Missy Elliott)
Courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Group
By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing
Contains a sample of "Apache"
Performed by Sugarhill Gang
Courtesy of Sugar Hill Records

User Reviews

Stick It to the Teen Movie

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.