FILM: Thunderstruck
CAST: Kevin Durant, Taylor Gray, Jim Belushi
DIRECTION: John Whitesell
Thunderstruck is a 2012 children’s film starring NBA player for the Oklahoma City Thunder Kevin Durant, along with Taylor Gray, Jim Belushi, Brandon T Jackson, and Doc Shaw.
Brian is a 16-year-old who can’t play basketball, but he still wants to play like his hero, Kevin Durant. At an Oklahoma City Thunder game, Brian gets chosen to shoot a half court shot which he misses and hits the mascot in the process. Later on, he gets a chance to meet Durant and expresses his desire to play just like him.
When Kevin gives Brian the ball, the two (unknowingly) switch talents. Brian becomes a high school phenomenon and Durant is stuck in a supposed “slump”. Brian’s success comes to the attention of Kevin’s agent, who figures out what happened to his client. With the Thunder on the verge of missing the playoffs, Brian and the agent try to give Kevin his talent back.
But in order to give back his talent he has to hit the Thunder mascot.
This is a loose, family-oriented comedy that showcases one of the great success stories of the National Basketball Association and gives Durant a first shot at acting in a low-pressure environment.
Durant turns in an affable performance. A soft-spoken, humble presence off the court, Durant sticks to an emotional range that hews close to real life — a solid decision for his first big-screen appearance. — GL
(DVDs courtesy: Saqr Entertainment Stores, Doha)
