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Struck by Lightning (2012) 6.4
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Metascore: 41/100
Reviews: 47 user | 60 critic | 12 from Metacritic.com A high schooler recounts the way he blackmailed his fellow classmates into contributing to his literary magazine. Director:Brian DannellyWriter:Chris Colfer |
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Youngest Carson
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First Grade Teacher
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Neal Phillips
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A high school boy, desperate to escape the idiocy of the people in his hometown, tries to create a way in which he can move to New York, attend the college of his dreams and do something other than live in the footsteps of his drunken, divorced mother. Along the way he blackmails his fellow students into contributing to his literary magazine and discovers what it's like to feel accomplished. Does he get accepted into the college of his dreams? Is he going to make a difference and follow his life goal? Written by Jo J.
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blackmail | high school | reference to betty ford | reference to betty crocker | single parent family |Taglines:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
11 January 2013 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Atingido Por um Raio See more »Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USABox Office
Opening Weekend:
$12,940 (USA) (11 January 2013)Gross:
$22,930 (USA) (11 January 2013)Company Credits
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Carson Phillips: I always thought death would be different. I expected a great wave of realization to sweep over me - suddenly the meaning of life would be answered along with every other question I ever had - but there was nothing to realize. I was dead.
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Written by Phillip M Pomranky (ASCAP)
Performed by Michael Van London
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Rebel Wilson was cast the day before filming began. Casting director, Michael V. Nicolo, had a dream about her in the role of Malerie and she came in to audition the next day. See more »Goofs
The modifications of the "Literary magazine submissions" box change when Malerie and Carson speak. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Carson Phillips: I always thought death would be different. I expected a great wave of realization to sweep over me - suddenly the meaning of life would be answered along with every other question I ever had - but there was nothing to realize. I was dead.
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DowntownWritten by Phillip M Pomranky (ASCAP)
Performed by Michael Van London
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Struck By Lightning was perfect on all levels, I can't believe how much I related to Carson; he is definitely one of my new favourite fictional characters ever. As an aspiring author myself, this film was so inspiring for me in terms of writing, it's really made me want to get out there and achieve my goals and not end up in a terrible life that I don't like. This film, although with the unrealistic storyline, was still so realistic on so many levels and I think this will remain a lifelong favourite of mine. Chris is so talented on so many levels.
I cannot wait for this to be released on DVD in this country so I can keep it forever.
As a big fan of his television show, Glee, I immediately fell in love with Chris and his character there. I also, as well as Kurt Hummel, identify myself with Carson so much. I am so glad that I saw this film.