At a glance: ‘Whip It’

A rebellious teenager (Ellen Page) from small-town Texas joins a roller-derby team in Drew Barrymore’s directing debut.

Running time/rating: 1:51; PG-13 for sexual content including crude dialogue, language and drug material

What they’re saying: “ ‘Whip It’ is finally so confident and sincere that it leaves you eager to see what (Barrymore) will do next.” – Christopher Kelly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram