Review of Struck by Lightning (2013) by David L — 15 Mar 2015

Another random film watched, although I couldn't help but think this was more like a spin off documentary from Glee as opposed to a film in its own right, notably because the lead star is in that series, and nothing else as far as I'm aware.

It's a bit weird and probably has some hidden meanings behind it about following your heart and staying true to yourself as you never know what's round the corner, but for me it was just a lighthearted bit of viewing that killed a bit of time.

It basically follows the last moments of a boys time in high school before he has the mishap of being struck by lightning (hence the title). Despite having plenty of ambitions to be a writer and head for big things, he has to endure the struggles of his depressed alcoholic mother, his estranged father, and the fact that he is a geeky loner at school, with no real friends that aren't being blackmailed by him.

It's vaguely amusing in parts, largely due to Rebel Wilsons dry tone, but other than that it's very much seen it, chalked that off the movies list, but unlikely to ever revisit it. To be fair, I wouldn't have even known it existed if it wasn't for channel hopping.

The likelihood is Id probably fall asleep if watching it again as there's no wow factor to get my juices flowing, or anything unique to keep ones attention fixated. Simply a pleasant film that you'll soon be able to buy from second hand DVD stores for 25p.