Whip It!

One of those kind of cliche-ish coming of age indeed. This is embarassing but I will quote wikipedia:"It's quirky enough to appeal to the cool kids, but never strays too far from the mainstream."I think I will be using this phrase often from now on. So why this film? 1.  Drew Barrymore directed it.
(see Best Coast video for Our Deal for a quick taste)

 

2. Ellen Page.(who else)

3. Roller Derby and everything it entails.

This is the most awesome sport ever. 

I wish I could join a team. (even if only for the outfits/nicknames).

I mean, Hurl Scouts!

 These are the toughest scouts in town:

Smashley Simpson, Babe Ruthless, Maggie Mayhem 

and Bloody Holly

4. Landon Pigg andTurbo Fruits

Mr. Charmer-boy belongs to an awesome indie-rock band

 

5. The soundtrack includes:

Ramones, Little Joy, The Ettes, Tilly and the Wall

The Raveonettes,

6. The love-story part 

does stray a little from the mainstream, 

so a cheer for that!

7. There's an underwater scene

8. Food Fight!