TOP TEN GYMNASTICS MOVIES

Gymnastics is set to star at the Commonwealth Games next year so get schooled by gymnast/student reporter Makenzie Newton who lists her favourite gymnastic movies.

1 STICK IT A girl, 17, is made to return to gymnastics after getting in trouble with the law. Gymnasts will enjoy the way the film makes fun of the sport’s strict rules. 2 FULL OUT

This inspirational movie is based on the true story of Arianna Berlin and her recovery after a car crash which crushed her dreams of being an Olympic gymnast. 3 THE GABBY DOUGLAS STORY Another true story, this film is about a determined young girl’s struggle with poverty and illness while aiming to become a famous Olympic gymnast. 4 A SECOND CHANCE

This is about a girl and her coach overcoming all odds trying to make their way into the National Australian Gymnastics Squad. 5 RAISING THE BAR Kelly, 16, quits an elite gymnastics program in the US and moves to Australia where she re-enters the sport. 6 CHALK IT UP When Apple is dumped by her boyfriend, she decides to build a gymnastics team at her college and learns how to reach her potential. 7 Andie PERFECT Bradley BODY dreams of going to the Olympics but trouble brews when her coach tries to convince her she must lose weight. 8 NADIA This true story is based on Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci and her career leading up to her triumph at the Montreal Olympics. 9 THE BRONZE This MA-rated comedy is about a rude ex-champion gymnast, struggling to realise she’s no longer a star while trying to coach another gymnast. 10 MCKENNA – SHOOTING FOR THE STARS McKenna is a determined and dedicated gymnast struggling between her life at school and her career as a gymnast.