Unless I missed something, roller skating movies always suck rubber. Rollerball, Roll Bounce, Xanadu - I’d rather face plant on a hard rink than re-watch any of ‘em.
Well, it seems America’s sweetheart, Drew Barrymore, might just change all that.
Whip It, the upcoming roller-derby comedy, seems like it has all the ingredients to finally break the rolo curse. Combining tough ass roller-derby chicks (with names like Smashley Simpson, Maggie Mayhem, and Babe Ruthless), a killer cast (Kristen Wiig, Ellen Page, and Juliette Lewis), and Drew’s first time behind the camera as director…I’m all revved up to see some hardcore hellions on wheels.
The film is based on the book “Roller Girl” by Shauna Cross, and will be released this Fall through Fox Searchlight. USA Today has the full story, and a sweet slideshow with hi-res snaps. Click on the above image for a LARGER version.
Latest Comment: Just saw the trailer over at themovingpicture.net. This movie looks awesome! from Justin
