Rotten
Star Missy Peregrym shows more promise in her first feature, despite the fact that her teenage years are clearly behind her, and her charismatic screen presence enlivens an otherwise dull film.
Anna Smith, Time Out
Overview
Haley is a naturally gifted athlete but, with her social behavior, the teen seems intent on squandering her abilities. After a final brush with the law, a judge sentences her to an elite gymnastics academy run by a legendary, hard-nosed coach. Once there, Haley's rebellious attitude wins her both friends and enemies.
Director and cast
- Jessica Bendinger Director
- Jeff Bridges as Burt Vickerman
- Missy Peregrym as Haley Graham
- Vanessa Lengies as Joanne Charis
- Maddy Curley as Mina Hoyt
- Nikki SooHoo as Wei Wei Yong
- Kellan Lutz as Frank
- John Patrick Amedori as Poot
- Jon Gries as Brice Graham
- Gia Carides as Alice Graham
- Polly Holliday as Judge Westreich
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
31%
Tomatometer
Fresh
A deliriously, defiantly unfocused headrush...
Scott Brown, Entertainment Weekly
Rotten
I love Jeff Bridges, but watching him mumble and stumble his way through this part, I wondered if maybe he was up before a judge who gave him two choices -- jail or starring in a really bad gymnastics movie.
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
Rotten
There is a positive message in the film, often obscured by the bogus punk attitude.
Peter Howell, Toronto Star
Fresh
Yes, we're in the world of elite gymnastics, and Jessica Bendinger's Stick It is an enjoyable exercise in girl power.
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
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