It has been 27 years since the world first got to know Drew Barrymore, and she has sure grown up. From a scene-stealing cutie at age 6 in ET: The Extra Terrestrial, to rehab at age 13, to one of Hollywood's power players today, Barrymore has been working hard to recreate herself over the years, even developing her own production company to make movies she likes. Now, the former child star is taking her first turn as a director with the new movie, Whip-It.
Whip-It is the story of a young woman searching for her identity. Eventually, she discovers the powerful, take-no-prisoners style women of the roller derby. The movie is the 10th film from her production company, Flower Films. The movie stars Ellen Page, another former child actress who has successfully made the transition to adult characters, not always an easy thing for young stars.
If you are wondering why you should watch Whip It! I have four things to offer you - Hot girls, shorts skirts, roller skates and mayhem!
Drew Barrymore steps behind the camera for the first time with Whip It! and from the trailer below it would appear she has a done a great job. Of course trailers are made to show off the film and not make it look crappy but I like the overall look and feel of the film.
