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Struck by Lightning

Overview


Genre :

Comedy, Drama

Release Date :

January 11, 2013 (Limited)

Director :

Brian Dannelly

Starring :

Chris Colfer, Allison Janney, Ashley Rickards, Christina Hendricks, Rebel Wilson, Dermot Mulroney, Sarah Hyland, Carter Jenkins

REVIEWS RATE:  Critics  Nothing's perfect, but it's worth seeing.    Readers  Be the 1st!

Review rate : B-

“..sticks to generic character sketches of high school student types - the jock, the goth, the cheerleader, etc. - and gives Carson the best line..”
by Lisa Schwarzbaum [Entertainment Weekly]
Review rate : C-

“..may appeal to fans of Colfer's work on "Glee," but as a film it's utterly lacking in scope, depth or meaning beyond an immediate chuckle or two..”
by Amanda Mae Meyncke [Film.com]
Review rate : C+

“..lacking originality and sufficient humor, the pic won't get the good grades from festgoing gatekeepers that would enable graduation to theatrical..”
by Rob Nelson [Variety]
2 of 5
Reviewed by Stephen Holden [New York Times]
2 of 4
Reviewed by Peter Travers [Rolling Stone]
2 of 5
Reviewed by Mark Olsen [Los Angeles Times]
Reviewed by Brian Miller [Village Voice]
Reviewed by Ella Taylor [NPR]
Reviewed by Frank Scheck [Hollywood Reporter]
Reviewed by Elizabeth Weitzman [New York Daily News]

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