'This sport is a total joke!' fumes the spunky gymnast heroine of Stick It, a sentiment that will be shared by anyone who wastes their hard-earned on this silly teen comedy.

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.

The script fights well against the cliche-ridden plot but this is very average all round.

[Jessica Bendinger]r celebrates the achievement of the athletes and the beauty of the movement with a fresh style and a dynamic look, and she energizes the drama with attitude, cheeky humor and youthful energy.