THUNDERSTRUCK (2012)
Thunderstruck is a 2012 basketball movie starring Kevin Durant (himself), Oklahoma City Thunder's small forward, and Taylor Gray - who portrays the character of Brian Newall - a frustrated basketball player. The movie is directed by John Whitesell, who also directed the movies Big Momma's House 2 (2006) and Deck the Halls (2006).
A brief summary of the story line: Brian got really bad basketball in him. All he wished was to have the skills of his ultimate hero, Kevin Durant. One time, Brian's dad bought tickets for the NBA game, Oklahoma against Detroit Pistons, live at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City. During the halftime break, Brian was chosen to shoot a half-court shot but he came up missing it and hit the mascot instead. After the shameful skill he just did, Kevin Durant signed the special edition ball he just used at the halftime break.
Upon meeting his idol, Brian wished to have Durant's talent in playing basketball and Durant replied: "I wish I could give it to you man, but listen, hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard."
Suddenly, as Durant gave the ball to Brian, a small lightning of energy from Durant was passed to Brian. From there on, Kevin Durant's ability in playing basketball was gone. Durant's talent was passed out to the 16 year-old kid. Brian Newall became famous in his school and, eventually, in Oklahoma City - which led Durant's agent to discover that the player's talent was really passed on to Brian.
They did everything just to bring KD's talent back. However, that was not the case until after a series of analysis and discoveries on how Brian was able to do basketball successfully. Now, KD was back on the court. But, of course, this time Brian had improved his basketball all the more, due to his association and regular training with Kevin Durant.
Upon meeting his idol, Brian wished to have Durant's talent in playing basketball and Durant replied: "I wish I could give it to you man, but listen, hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard."
Suddenly, as Durant gave the ball to Brian, a small lightning of energy from Durant was passed to Brian. From there on, Kevin Durant's ability in playing basketball was gone. Durant's talent was passed out to the 16 year-old kid. Brian Newall became famous in his school and, eventually, in Oklahoma City - which led Durant's agent to discover that the player's talent was really passed on to Brian.
They did everything just to bring KD's talent back. However, that was not the case until after a series of analysis and discoveries on how Brian was able to do basketball successfully. Now, KD was back on the court. But, of course, this time Brian had improved his basketball all the more, due to his association and regular training with Kevin Durant.
The first time I watched this movie was just last summer, May 2013. My cousin, who is an avid fan of basketball, invited me to watch this movie and I started enjoying it, too. I am not really a basketball or NBA fanatic, but I also watch basketball from time to time to know more about the sport.
I must confess that volleyball is really my thing. But why did I choose this movie for criticism or commentary?
It is because the movie teaches a good moral lesson to the youth; that a person should work hard to develop his own ability and capability; that one should be contented of what he/she has; and that he/she has to focus on improving everything a person can while stop wasting time on what he/she cannot change.
It should be noted that the movie is not just about playing a certain sport. More importantly, the movie encourages and inspires the viewers how to play fair in life.
I must confess that volleyball is really my thing. But why did I choose this movie for criticism or commentary?
It is because the movie teaches a good moral lesson to the youth; that a person should work hard to develop his own ability and capability; that one should be contented of what he/she has; and that he/she has to focus on improving everything a person can while stop wasting time on what he/she cannot change.
It should be noted that the movie is not just about playing a certain sport. More importantly, the movie encourages and inspires the viewers how to play fair in life.
Indeed, a great movie for the whole family! Two thumbs up!
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MovieClipsCOMING SOON. (8 July 2012). Thunderstruck TRAILER (2012) Kevin Durant Basketball Movie HD. Youtube.
Retrieved from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65qyPfZe9Eg.
Unknown Author. (25 July 2013). Thunderstruck (2012 film). Wikipedia.
Retrieved from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderstruck_(2012_film)
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