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

In the movie, Haley says she got her GED when she was 15. In real life, John Patrick Amedori graduated high school at age 15.

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Goofs

During the IG Classic Burt would not be allowed to stand where he was during the vaulting rotation. The judges would have moved him because they would not have been able to see the whole of the vault.

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Quotes

Poot: [holds both hands together up in the rock 'n roll sign] Too much rock for one hand, baby!

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Connections

References Rambo III (1988)

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Soundtracks

"Dance Commander"
Written by Tyler Spencer, Joseph Frezza, Stephen P. Nawara (as Stephen Nawara), Anthony Selph,
Cory Martin
Performed by Electric Six
Courtesy of XL Recordings Limited

User Reviews

Hey, this wasn't that bad actually

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.