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If you love gymnastics, you will love this movie. A few years ago this was my favorite movie but now I still like it but the story and the acting is not that good:)

A really great movie for such a low budget, the cast feels really open and makes the story really bloom. For a documentary it has it's funny moments but also the heartfelt ones

This biopic tells the inspiring true story of a young gymnast who, after a serious car accident, struggles with injuries to realize her dream of a career in professional sports.

It is a mixture of a sports and a dance movie, as it is a hip hop dance group that gives the young girl back her self-confidence and also a new passion.

In many ways it feels like a teen movie, both in the character drawing and in some of the storylines and visual style. It's hard to judge how close the plot is to reality, but the presence of some real people in the movie suggests that the portrayal is authentic.

Overall, the movie is not a "game changer" and features some already familiar elements from other sports and dance movies and remains predictable in many ways. Nevertheless, it has the potential to inspire people and carries a beautiful message that many people could benefit from. The story is definitely encouraging. If some children are motivated by this movie to work on what they want to achieve despite all the difficulties, then it definitely has a right to exist.

The script and direction are solid. The film lives above all from its gripping story, the impressive dance and gymnastics interludes and the always appropriate, rousing music, which pays particular attention to the dance scenes. The leading actors and most of the supporting cast bring the story to life. Ana Golja and Sarah Fisher are convincing in their roles, while the real Ariana and her trainer can be seen in guest appearances. The running time and the pace of the story are perfectly paced.

It is nice to see original footage of the people involved at the end of the movie with some information about them and their careers.

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Quite good - An all-round feel-good movie with a nice message especially recommended for teenagers or as a family movie.

The plot feels one dimensional and strained, and the acting reeks of Degrassi. Many scenes feel predictable like your classic emotional Lifetime film with a heavy layer of upbeat inspo-music. The writing had so much potential, such as the main character's coming to terms that her dream has ended, her best friend contenting with a demanding and abusive coach/father. Unfortunately, none of it felt realistic on-screen. As much as the actors try to convey the emotion of the pressures that come with gymnastics, it falls flat. It's not a biographical film as much as a preteen feel-happy movie with some famous gymnastics names thrown in. Perfect for a midnight sleepover entertainment to pass the time, especially if you recognize some of the Degrassi alums in the cast.

This is an under-noticed inspiring tale. A biographical sport film based on an American gymnast Ariana Berlin. Like in any sports, after suffering from an accident or injury, how they fight for their comeback is the purpose of this film. It opened with a brief intro of her childhood, like what gymnastic means for her. She was not alone, but grew up with it alongside her close friend, Isla. The timeline of the story was on the crossroad of her life, just a few steps away to become what she had dreamt of. But with an unexpected event, her dream comes crumbling down.

First of all, this is not like any other sports film you have seen. But yes, a few parts resembles on what all the sports films have that in common with. So it is a very similar kind to the recent film 'Bleed for This', except a different sport. I have seen some good gymnastic films, including the recent 'The Bronze', but this one was a unique experience. Because all those films are focused on heroism. Like too unrealistic or intentional, how one overcomes from all the obstacles. Everything's about achieving something big. Unlike those, this was more about passion for the game.

Besides, the road to come back, everybody needs a confident boost. One never knows where and how it strikes him. You might think it would be the coach, parents, friends or maybe a counselor/mentor, but that part was the unusual of this film. It was none of them, but hip hop. Seems these two are not so far away from one another, especially they align in the case of physics, but totally falls in a different category. The fusions in any events are not rare, even in professional level in this modern world, but how does it work is the interesting part. A part of innovation. I would say it was nothing special, yet quite enjoyable.

❝Sometimes when the front door gets slammed in your face, you have to go through the back door.❞

It had a good opening, and after the initial setback which is to set up a platform for the rest of the story, the middle section picked up well from it. Not that the film scenes were unpredictable, even though reasonable. Yeah, I was not sure which way the narration is heading. It was quite jumping all around till the third act to commence, then it sets its target firmly. Probably where you would get disappointed is the Ariana's dream. Her passion wins, but not her ambition. The end is where all the viewers would have their eyes. How it all going to end and what kind of message it reveals was much simpler, yet, like I said earlier, inspiring.

One of the best sport-films of the year. It was fun as well. I felt the dance parts should have given more attention to. Anyway, it was not primarily a dance flick, but had enough influence to say close to one. So don't watch it expecting it to be one, but gymnastic. If you like that game, particularly an aspirant, or any sports aspirant with a roadblock, it'll motivate you to keep on trying. Totally an unexpected film and I'm glad I saw it. Surely I would suggest it if anybody asks me for some good sports and biopics.

Good casting, pretty faces in the front row, if you are a guy. I don't know much about gymnastics, but I know the lead cast worked hard for the perfection. At least to be close to it. I hope Ana Golja and Sarah Fisher would do more films in the lead. They were very impressive in their respective roles. The real Ariana appeared in a guest role roles. A decent writing and direction, but it was the fine storyline that held them up, alongside performances. I liked all the gymnastic stunts/displays. The runtime and the pace of the narration was perfect. Overall an appreciable film. Usually biopics are must see, so I hope you consider it.

8/10

It is so bad. Bad sting bad story and just all is bad. Do not watch this!😡👎

It was so refreshing to sit down with my 6 year old gymnast that featured dancing and budding relationships that didn't feel sexual. I have seen so many other movies with this kind of content that the dancing was at least rated PG 13 and the teenage kids are all getting hot and heavy. THANK YOU for keeping it clean and family friendly.

I gave it a chance and after watching the car crash, it was unspectacular. Why would a person go full speed past a hazard flashing RV? On a one lane road? Clearly the fault was the mother, and again this shows women are bad drivers, it gives the sense women are bad drivers, I did not like how they portray women as helpless and needy. I was a gymnist and if any girl acts like this, there career was cut short! So if your a gymnist you would agree! Serious gymnist are not girly girls and they do not have time to be a kid! These actors need more training, they are just a pretty face trying to read lines.

Would not usually refer to myself as the wrong demographic because i will watch almost anything once...however this was lacking in most aspects for what i rate from a movie.

Based on a true story so i won't devalue that, just not for everyone.

I watched this movie at the age of 24. Three days latter, I was on my first ever gymnastics class. Now, a couple of years latter, and insanely more skilled and fit, I can only recommend to check out this movie. Pay attention to how she basically fies on the bars, and if the movie turns too boring, perhaps google "adult gymnastics *your city*" on your mobile and make a better movie of your own life (without the accident please).

Honestly, the movie is not amazing. The acting is sometimes poor and the story a bit slow but it has some good parts too. I love the speed from the gymnastics parts, ofc.

If you are a Gymnast or.. if you were a Gymnast... it's a perfect film for you

This movie is very inspiring. It speaks on the true story of an Olympic medal gymnast who suffers a severe accident. She ends up dealing with therapy, trials and triumphs only to cross into dance. A truly inspiring film.

As I began watching this, I started to think of two other movies: Step Up and Stick it. I won't break down the details, but there are some similarities. There is dancing and in Ariana's routine she also dances. This movie has a lot of heart, it's based on a true story. A young gymnast has dreams of going to college and competing, but then gets in a car accident. It seems like all of her dreams are crushed and she won't be able to do gymnastics anymore. She eventually recovers and joins a hip hop dance team. She has to choose between her love for gymnastics and helping her new friends. Definitely recommended.

Instead of fiction - this stays true to life A great watch

Loved the movie although it was a bit kiddy it was a great movie.

I love movies based on the lives of people who have surpassed their own limits, here we see a beautiful copy, cliché, dramatic, sensitive, and happy tragic, but which one is not, simple and efficient... Ariana Berlin's life from gymnast to dancer, with the participation of it, very cute...