While Thunderstruck didn't aim for the cinematic heights of Hoosiers or He Got Game , it remains a nostalgic piece of media. It captured Kevin Durant at the height of his "KD is Nice" persona and served as a lighthearted bridge between the NBA and younger audiences.
When first hit the digital scene, it was a unique moment in sports cinema. Long before Kevin Durant was a two-time champion or a Phoenix Sun, he was the face of the Oklahoma City Thunder and the star of this family-friendly basketball comedy. The Premise: A "Freaky Friday" on the Court thunderstruck20121080pblurayx264data publ
As a movie centered on fast-paced NBA action, the 1080p resolution was essential to capture the fluidity of Durant’s (and his stunt doubles') movements. While Thunderstruck didn't aim for the cinematic heights
Seeing the 2012-era Chesapeake Energy Arena and cameos from the likes of Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley in high definition provided a great time capsule for basketball junkies. The Legacy of the Film Long before Kevin Durant was a two-time champion
The x264 codec provided a high-quality "transcode," meaning viewers got the crispness of a Blu-ray without the massive 40GB file size of a raw disc.