Even being killed by a bolt of lightning won’t keep budding young journalist Carson Phillips (Glee’s Chris Colfer) quiet. Trapped by his small-minded town, this outspoken high school senior recounts the last few weeks of his life through a series of upbeat flashbacks in this playful and energetic comedy written by Colfer himself. As his death date readily approaches, Carson struggles to keep it together only a short time longer while waiting on an admission letter from his dream college—his ticket out of banality.
Director Brian Dannelly (Saved!) fuses a vivid high school landscape with the intimate video footage shot by classmate Malerie (Rebel Wilson)—who encyclopedically chronicles the lives of her fellow students—adding to the feel of a genuine high school experience. Razor-sharp performances from Colfer and Allison Janney as his mother are reinforced by a memorable supporting cast, including Christina Hendricks (Drive), Angela Kinsey (The Office), and Sarah Hyland (Modern Family) who plays a mean-girl cheerleading captain. Fast-paced and searingly witty, Struck By Lightning proves Colfer is a multifaceted talent and that high school is an endless well for rousing entertainment.
“After Isabel encourages Kurt to talk to Blaine, saying “sometimes it’s the not forgiving that holds us back,” he finally calls his well-gelled ex, just before he steps on stage at Sectionals. “I’m trying to forgive you, but I’m just not there yet,” Kurt says. “But it’s Thanksgiving and Sectionals and I miss you like crazy and I can’t stand not talking to you even though I’m mad at you because you’re still my best friend.” (No, we weren’t crying. We were just chopping onions and a branch fell in our eye!) The two plan to see each other over Christmas break to have a “mature heart-to-heart” and to go ice-skating and end their conversation with mutual “I love yous.” — eonline (via bandwagonjumping)
“Blaine and Kurt: This one was rough.
Blaine’s been feeling neglected so he cheated on Kurt, then dashed unexpectedly to New York to see Kurt, where he felt extra-guilty and consequently sang the most emotional version of “Teenage Dream” ever performed at a karoke piano bar. A reference to skin-tight jeans has never sounded so intense, thanks to Darren Criss.
Then Blaine confessed his transgression and Kurt burst into tears , and the way Darren Criss and Chris Colfer both lost it was beautifully played. But then the scene got ruined a little when both Klaine and Finchel (shudder) were forced to start singing “Don’t Speak.” Actually, ”Don’t Sing” would have been more apt because I really wanted Kurt and Blaine to keep talking it out and sobbing and being emotionally raw without having to bring Gwen Stefani into the whole situation.” — The Washington Post recap of 4.04, “The Break-up” (via daxterdd)
‘Struck By Lightning’ Is An Impressive Start To Chris Colfer’s Writing Career
Tribeca Film’s Synopsis for ‘Struck by Lightning’
This film is appropriate for teenagers and up.
April 1, 2012 - Tribeca Film
