This family friendly movie’s plot is based upon a popular basketball star and a clumsy 16 year old teenager. The basketball star decides to interchange his talent with his fan, making him a famous leading player of his high school team,
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August 23, 2012
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 31, 2012
Headlining a less-than-mediocre kids' movie taints one's brand rather than enhancing it. Just ask Shaq.
August 25, 2012
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 24, 2012
Sells itself on durable messages about strong work ethic, the importance of community relations and playing to one's individual potential.
August 24, 2012
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 23, 2012
"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
Bland, feebly acted comedy, concentrating more on laughs and half-realized messages of adolescent responsibility than solidifying a truly bizarre premise.
September 05, 2012
Talent-swapping basketball tale is bland but OK for kids.
August 23, 2012
This "Freaky Friday" with basketball keeps throwing airballs.
