Struck by Lightning (2012) - Starring Chris Colfer, Allison Janney, Rebel Wilson, Dermot Mulroney, Christina Hendricks, Polly Bergen, Angela Kinsey, Sarah Hyland, Ashley Rickards. Written by Chris Colfer. Directed by Brian Dannelly. Not Rated. Available on Netflix Watch Instantly.
Struck by Lightning, written by and starring Glee's Chris Colfer, is a high school movie that tries to put a unique spin on the high school movie genre. Yet it still feels the same. We've seen the scheming, snarky overachiever so many times before. We've seen the kid with a bad home life with a crazy mom and an absent father. This movie doesn't really add much to those elements. Nobody in the film is that likable. Colfer's character is too snarky and bitter to really relate to. Janney, however, does great as always, even though her character is a very typical one.
What makes this film impressive though, is the fact that it's Colfer's first foray into screenwriting and it's not that bad. It shows that he has talent in that area and that, given the chance to develop it, he could become a part of the film industry outside of acting.
I recommend this film for those who are either fans of the high school genre or fans of Colfer. But it's definitely not for everyone.
Rating: 2.5 out of 5.
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