Sorry, this movie sucks

Simply Perfect

This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

This is a fresh new take on the underdog of high school. Mainly because Carson Phillips (chris) refuses to be beat down by high school. And the lesson behind the story is just amazing. Getting the most out of life simply by believing in yourself and not worry what the world thinks about you. Stand up for your beliefs! The ending was uncalled for though. But i guess that was what made the movie stand out even more. Every time the problems piled up for Carson, i felt myself getting angry for him but his reaction to the situations blew me away. It may be dark at the end but its still full of humor. A heart-warming story! And Chris Colfer did a great job. Don't think anyone else would have been able to pull of that role!

Most of all the people who've watched this film are likely to be Glee fans pushed by their love for Kurt Hammel or Chris Colfer's entire package (personality, talent, even looks), with that said and after the first ten minutes of film gone by, one must wonder if it's worth staying for the rest of the footage, since this, ladies & gentlemen, isn't Glee, therefore, there is no Mr. Shue or no extravaganza to mellow the sad moments. This is as real as it gets, or at least this is Chris Colfer's experience.Chris is the one in charge here, he's got his own plot and his time to shine, and with all these supplies, he takes the audience on a roller-coaster, a teenager's living on a small town, a place which offers nothing but sadness and deception, nor a place to shine or to call a home. I'm quite sure this is autobiographical, so after the movie is over, I had this sort of feeling that left me satisfied and feeling good , there's always a chance, even when reality seems ''cloudy'' ( some of you might disagree with my view of the story and its context, but nevermind, this is what this site is about , isn't it? ) . In addition, I'd like to thank Chris for keeping Carson's sexuality out of the picture, it wasn't necessary on the plot, and therefore it stays out (I'm gay myself, so don't think I'm being judgmental here)I'm myself a fan of Glee, as you might have noticed since I haven't mentioned the rest of the cast or anything else than Mr. Colfer's name and figure, but let me take these last lines I've got left from sudden inspiration to give a shout out to Rebel Wilson and Allison Janney, without them to movie would have a few more loose ends ( yes, the movie is filled with clichés and some dialogues are ,you'd say,cringe-worthy, but this is a first effort for Mr. Colfer, so he in the name of Glee and second opportunities gets a pass) , I loved their performances and how mobile they are, from comedy to drama so effortlessly, following the wave.Hope you do like the film and find yourself feeling something at the end of it,whether it's disgust or amusement.

(Plot) Carson dies rather suddenly one day when he is struck by lightning. He decides to recount his life, and tell the tale of how he blackmailed his classmates into writing for his literary magazine. Talk about a diamond in the rough! I expected a decent time waster, but not a movie that would move me in such a profound way. I usually don't like movies that reveal the ending right at the very beginning, but it actually worked out very well here. Chris Colfer's journey as Carson is alternately a joy to watch, and a little saddening to see what he has to endure. His ailing and mentally ill mother, an estranged Father, a grandmother with Alzheimer's, and being neglected by his classmates, I felt for him. Struck by Lightning also has instances of sharp humor with funny situations. Rebel Wilson provides a few of them with her performance. The friendship between her & Carson is a lot of fun to watch. A lot of us that went to high school find friends in strange places, and the friendship between the two felt very real to me. I also have to give credit to Alison Janney's terrific performance as the troubled Mother. Her character is pitiful at times, but I couldn't help but love her. She was just great. Colfer is the main reason this film works so incredibly well, though. It's his film, and he absolutely nails it. The irony is, High School can be eerily like this. Struck by Lightning is very perceptive that way. The finale is a bit of an emotional roller coaster, even though I knew what was coming because it was hinted strongly at the start. It still moved me very much. It reminded me that building character is far more vital than popularityFinal Thoughts: I may be praising this film a bit too much for some people, but It end up delighting me. It's criminally underrated, especially by IMDb users. This one should at least be in the 7.5 range. It truly is an excellent movie, and one of those gems that sneak up on you. I highly recommend it!8.5/10

I watched this movie when I was bored and I really didn't expect much, but this movie is emotional and inspiring. Chris Colfer's character is the typical teenager who believes that he can reach his biggest dreams, even though no one else believes he can. But what I find amazing about this movie is how real it is. They don't sugar-coat anything. The fact that his Mom doesn't believe he can achieve his dreams because hers were broken is such a typical thing that a parent would do. And I appreciate that the movie doesn't end with the cheesy cliché of him achieving his dreams and proving everyone wrong, but instead it ends with a tragic death and everyone suddenly realizing he was right. Because in reality, things don't always happen the way we want them to. I mean sure, the struck by lightning thing is kind of cheesy and random for a death, but I like the metaphor, of life hits you like you're being "struck by lightning". It was inspiring for people to go about achieving their dreams even when others say you can't, and to do it before it's too late. I liked the twist that they threw in that the pharmacist his Mom was going to happened to be the girl carrying her ex-husbands baby. But Chris Colfer's characters parents really bothered me. The Mom was so selfish by hiding his college acceptance letters from him, and his Dad was the typical dead-beat Father who only speaks to his son when absolutely necessary. And he continuously says "I can only say sorry so many times" because that's his defense mechanism and I feel bad for his new wife and future baby mama for even being involved with such a heartless man. I genuinely liked this movie, and it sure did surprise me. I didn't think I would care so much, and by the end it had me in tears. It's an incredible and inspiring story.