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Movie Info

A teenage klutz (Taylor Gray) becomes the star of his high-school basketball team when he magically acquires the abilities of his hero, NBA star Kevin Durant -- but the switch leaves Durant unable to score.

Rating:

PG (Rude Humor|Mild Language)
Genre:

comedy, kids & family, fantasy
Original Language:

English
Director:

John Whitesell
Producer:

Mike Karz
Writer:

Eric Champnella, Jeff Farley
Release Date (Theaters):

Aug 24, 2012 limited
Release Date (Streaming):

Jun 20, 2013
Runtime:

1h 33m
Production Co:

Karz Entertainment, Goodwin Sports
Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Cast & Crew

Kevin Durant
Self

Taylor Gray
Brian

Brandon T. Jackson
Alan

Larramie Doc Shaw
Mitch

Jim Belushi
Coach Amross

Tristin Mays
Isabel

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Critic Reviews for Thunderstruck

All Critics (11) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (3) | Rotten (8)

Headlining a less-than-mediocre kids' movie taints one's brand rather than enhancing it. Just ask Shaq.

August 31, 2012 | Rating: 1/5 | Full Review…

Marjorie Baumgarten
Austin Chronicle
Sells itself on durable messages about strong work ethic, the importance of community relations and playing to one's individual potential.

August 24, 2012 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…

Sean O'Connell
Washington Post
This "Freaky Friday" with basketball keeps throwing airballs.

August 23, 2012 | Rating: C | Full Review…

Nell Minow
Beliefnet
It's a family-friendly movie with a warmhearted message for children that -- surprisingly -- isn't too cheesy for their parents to enjoy as well.

December 21, 2018 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…

Kelly Jane Torrance
Washington Examiner
Talent-swapping basketball tale is bland but OK for kids.

September 5, 2012 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…

Sandie Angulo Chen
Common Sense Media
It might be more effective with a hint of subtlety and a premise that isn't so flimsy and formulaic.

August 29, 2012 | Full Review…

Todd Jorgenson
Cinemalogue
The film has a great, if not commonplace, message: Work hard to get ahead. Don't take any shortcuts. Nothing wrong with kids wasting 90 minutes if they come away with that theme.

August 25, 2012 | Rating: C+ | Full Review…

Paul Chambers
Movie Chambers
What should have otherwise been an easy layup of a film bounces off the backboard and rim, and misses its shot at being something special. (Full Content Review for Parents also available)

August 24, 2012 | Full Review…

Jim Judy
Screen It!
An innocuous boys' wish-fulfillment fantasy...that would be more at home on a family-friendly cable channel....But boys of a certain age--and their sports-minded dads--probably won't mind.

August 23, 2012 | Rating: C+ | Full Review…

Frank Swietek
One Guy's Opinion
Bland, feebly acted comedy, concentrating more on laughs and half-realized messages of adolescent responsibility than solidifying a truly bizarre premise.

August 23, 2012 | Rating: D | Full Review…

Brian Orndorf
Blu-ray.com
"Thunderstruck" isn't especially funny or exciting, and its muddled lesson is about as convincing as Marv Albert's luxuriant russet wig. But it's not terrible.

August 23, 2012 | Rating: 2/4

Chris Hewitt
St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Audience Reviews for Thunderstruck

Dec 18, 2012

NBA superstar Kevin Durant has got game. His biggest fan has none. Things are about to switch! Good movie! One great message in this film is that talent isn't something you get; talent is something that you earn with hard work and dedication. It was predictable in its format and that last 10 minutes were basically a carbon copy of most other movies of this type, so don't be shocked. It isn't an Oscar contender, but compared to other movies starring athletes, this was a good one. A fun and energetic family basketball movie starring Kevin Durant AS HIMSELF, a basketball star who switches talent with a klutzy 16 year old fan. When Brian, a hopelessly uncoordinated young fan magically switches talents with his hero, Kevin Durant, he becomes the star of his high school team...while Kevin Durant suddenly can't make a shot to save his life. But with the playoffs approaching, Brian learns that being a true winner involves working hard at your own game, and he tries to make things right in time to prevent a catastrophic end to his hero's season.

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