Movie Review: Stick It!

The Husband brought this teen-angsty movie by the makers of Bring It On. We both enjoyed that movie (okay, him more than me, but it's not bad) and Stick It is in the same vein, but different enough to not feel like a retread.

Missy is a former world-class gymnast - hated in the world of gymnastics for her mysterious walkout at the World Finals. After her famous desertion, she retired and turned to a life of juvenile delinquency. As punishment for her latest crime, she is sent to a private gymnastics academy and has to deal with her feelings about the sport, teammate/competitors who hate her, a coach with a reputation for allowing risky stunts that cause injuries, etc.

The movie is surprisingly less cliche-filled than you would expect. Oh, there are the standard Parents Who Don't Understand, the Tough but Loving Coach, the Popular, Dumb, Mean Girl. There are enough clever retorts and insults to amuse you, and the plot isn't so predictable that you'll be bored.

Teens will love this movie, I'm sure, as the girls stand up to various authority figures and take control of their own destinies. There's some cussing, but no nudity or violence.

3 of 5 stars