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 | |
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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 |
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. Written by Anonymous
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.