Review of Lightning Bug (2004) by Larry S — 05 Jan 2007

I really relate to this film, made in alabama by an alabama native, great movie!!

This review of Lightning Bug (2004) was written by Larry S on 05 Jan 2007.

Lightning Bug has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jean-Paul F (65) on 07 Nov 2007

This puts me to sleep easily. Which is good for an insomniac like myself. It's not annoying, it's not filmed badly, but it's also not very gripping…

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By Kat L (141) on 11 Jul 2007

I loved it. Robert hall did a great job and it is an amazing story about a young guy struggling with his passion…

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By Michael B (2,768) on 21 Nov 2006

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By Phillip M (311) on 23 Sep 2007

Great movie - very touching and heartfelt. Semi-autobiographical account of creator Robert Hall's childhood. Excellent film…

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By Jayson C (26) on 08 Jun 2007

For all horror fans this movie is definately a drama that wont bore the hell out of you, I highly recommend this movie, the ending is AWESOME…

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Liked the Soundtrack & as long as it's the same as I heard in the movie I want it…

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By Connie H (156) on 16 Aug 2011

Yes, a couple of slow places. The pig/barn scene had me on the floor. Fairly good plot twists- would watch this again…

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By David Nusair (3,363) for Reel Film Reviews (3,339) on 06 Aug 2005

Though Lightning Bug does feature a number of positive aspects - particularly Harrison's subtle, effective performance - the film never quite…

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By Marissa L (53) on 29 Aug 2007

I absolutely LOVED this movie, I've been wanting to see this movie for so long and finally I was able to, and it was well worth the wait…

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By Donald E (9) on 08 Jul 2010

Not a horror film, nor a thriller, but coming of age drama that never lets up. Well written and directed…

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