Live Life Team
Female sports are often looked down on or not taken seriously, but they should not be underestimated and these actresses prove that in all ten of these films.
10. ‘Bring It On: All or Nothing’
Not as good as the first, but this is far better than the second in the franchise and demonstrates the importance of being able to come together and support the sport they all love.
9. ‘Center Stage’
Ballet is hard. While this movie doesn’t even begin to show exactly how difficult it really is, it is still a fun and enjoyable glimpse into the world of professional ballet and the women who brave the daily torture.
8. ‘Stick It’
A look behind the scenes of gymnastics, which reveals how gutsy, brave and totally insane you really have to be in order to become a competitive gymnast.
7. ‘Love and Basketball’
Relationships are hard and playing on a team is demanding. The film is about how you learn to balance the two.
6. ‘A League of Their Own’
Women get to take over from the men, who are overseas and play ball. Goes to show they’re all more than just pretty faces.
5. ‘Bring It On’
This movie made every girl want to be a cheerleader, plain and simple.
4. ‘Blue Crush’
Stepping into the world of competitive surfing this movie pits a young woman against not only other women and men, but against herself. A good story about overcoming personal fears and demons.
3. ‘Bend It Like Beckham’
An interesting look at different cultures and how sport plays into their beliefs, or in this case, doesn’t fit in.
2. ‘Girlfight’
Girls can kick butt, just like the guys!
1. ‘Million Dollar Baby’
Hilary Swank demonstrated that women could be tough and make it in a world dominated by men. This film shows that they can be tough and at the same time sexy, because in this movie, her body really is a thing of beauty.
