WHIP IT

"the last time i wore skates, they had barbies on them." but that doesn't stop bliss cavendar, played by ellen page from going after her dream. a roller derby league happens to be a good way to deal with her small-town misery. but it's not for the faint-hearted. it needs tough and spunky girls who are anything but whining. with names like smashley simpson, bloody holly, malice in wonderland and rosa sparks they speed over the track. drew barrymore's directorial filmdebut has the blueprint of every element, it is action, comedy, romance all in one. let's unpack our rollerskates!