Chris Colfer... you have struck me.

... it's like lightning. It's frightning! So, I've just watched 'Struck By Lightning' - the cinematic writing debut from Glee's Kurt Hummell. Man, that boy can WRITE.

This was just all kinds of fantastic. I truly think he's set to be the next Zach Braff in terms of writing and directing. Just... watch this space. I wrote a little review, so I'm going to share it with you:

What I love about cinema, it's its ability to make you feel important, to make you feel a part of something - that you're not alone, that optimism does exist. It takes a very special film to make you feel like this. 'Struck By Lightning' was one of these films. A-like 'American Beauty' and 'Sunset Boulevard', this was a tale from beyond the grave and a reflection and perception of life. Except here, we had the perspective of a teenager going through the motions of graduation and acceptance of his peers along with his own, personal problems as well as struggling from 'small town syndrome' (surely that should be a medical condition, yeah?) I was reminded, quite heavily, of 'Garden State' - an excellent film from Zach Braff (who directed, wrote and starred) in which we find ourselves following a central character who is just wanting to find meaning and clarity in their lives and to make peace in their families. Chris Colfer is just a joy. I've been a fan of him since the very first episode of 'Glee' and this just proves that his true talent lies in his writing. This was such a finely crafted and mature story. Well executed, detailed, and just completely moving. I believed him completely and despite the story being told in reverse, I really routing for him. Rebel Wilson is on something of a roll lately, and her rolling (as it were) doesn't stop here. She provides wit as well as comic relief andher character is so much more than just comic relief. Allison Janney is heartbreaking as Carson's suffering mother and, as to be expected with Janney, as drugged up and alcohol-fuelled as she is at times, you can't help but feel for her. An outstanding performance. This was just one of those rare gems that ticks all the right boxes. I would've liked a bit more from Carson's father's new fiancee, and perhaps a bit more of a soundtrack would've been nice - but then would that have been a distraction? I'm not sure. I heartily recommend this to anyone who strives to better themselves.

:)