This movie is basically the quintessential "If you wanna know Rose, here's an example" film.
The character Haley Graham, played by one of my all-time favorite actresses Missy Peregrym, is basically the kinda girl I was growing up. Stubborn, rebellious, athletic (seriously, I looked a lot like her when I was in High School, and she and I look a lot alike!!), and I have her kind of personality. I was into gymnastics when I was younger, and even though I didn't stick it* out, this movie brings back memories for me, especially of the bars and balance-beam (my two fav areas). If I could pick an actress to play me in a film (like that would ever happen :P) it would be Missy Peregrym.
*I know, it's a really, really bad pun, but how could I not? *Cheshire cat grin*
Ok, back to gushing. Wait, first, I must give you the deets of this amazingly fantastic movie!!! Without further adieu, drum-roll please!
Stick It
~Released: April 28th, 2006
~Written & Directed by: Jessica Bendinger
~Genres: Comedy, Drama, Sport
~Plot (from IMDb):
After a run-in with the law, Haley Graham (Missy Peregrym) is forced to return to the world from which she fled some years ago. Enrolled in an elite gymnastics program run by the legendary Burt Vickerman (Jeff Bridges), Haley's rebellious attitude gives way to something that just might be called team spirit.
