I imagine a group of women like this to be swearing like sailors but since the word 'fuck' would forever scar the children of the nation, you won't hear that out of these brawlers. 'Whip It' is yet another case for why we need a new rating in between 'PG-13' and 'R' because this is a movie that should be seen by teenage girls but it needs the 'R'-rating to provide greater authenticity and to throw some hits. Unfortunately, that attitude only seems to go as far as the setting and the music. Bliss does fall hard for a guy in an indie rock band but that relationship doesn't undermine the feminist punk-rock attitude. It's a fantastic female empowerment flick that isn't about catty backstabbing or swooning for boys. Names in this movie are amazing) this compliment, Maggie encourages her to 'strap on some skates and be her own hero.' Following this advice, Bliss joins the Hurl Scouts and finds not only her strength but her identity.
