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Struck by Lightning
This little comedy is set in a small factory come halfway home, employing only handicapped people. Ollie Rennie is the boss and sometime minder of all his workers. He employees Pat Cannizzaro to help get all his workers into some sort of sport, and Pat just happens to be a soccer teacher. He forms a team and tries to take them all the way, with some funny results.
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Plot Summary
A young man with a history of epilepsy and a turbulent family life struggles to reconnect with his estranged father after his mother's death. As he navigates grief and his own inner turmoil, he finds unexpected solace and support from a quirky group of individuals he encounters along the way. The film explores themes of family, forgiveness, and the search for belonging in the face of adversity.
Critical Reception
Struck by Lightning received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some praising its emotional core and performances, while others found its narrative underdeveloped and its tone inconsistent. Audiences also had a divided response, with some connecting with its poignant themes and others finding it melodramatic.
What Reviewers Say
Some critics appreciated the film's earnest attempt to tackle difficult emotional subject matter.
The performances, particularly from Judd Nelson, were often cited as a redeeming quality.
However, many reviewers felt the plot was predictable and lacked significant depth or originality.
Google audience: Audience reception data for Google reviews is not readily available for this film.
Fun Fact
The film was one of the last projects Daryl Duke directed before his passing in 2019.
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