Movies
Barrymore: 'I didn't want to make a chick flick'
Published Sunday, Oct 4 2009, 22:46 BST | By Marcell Minaya
Rex Features
The Hollywood actress has said that it wasn't easy making a film that would be relatable to both girls and boys.
Barrymore told Reuters: "Yeah, I didn't want it to be just another chick flick. I wanted it to stay true to girl empowerment. I wanted to make something that was also irreverent and relevant for boys.
"I wanted it to be emotional and yet romantic and also have action and have girls doing things you'd normally see boys do. That wasn't easy."
Whip It, starring Ellen Page, is currently in US cinemas. No UK release date has yet been announced.
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