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.
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,
28 Apr 2006
rotten:
There is a positive message in the film, often obscured by the bogus punk attitude.
– Peter Howell,
Toronto Star,
28 Apr 2006
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,
1 May 2006
fresh:
A deliriously, defiantly unfocused headrush...
– Scott Brown,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 May 2006
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.