‘Lucky Strike’ Review: Scott Eastwood and Colin Hanks in Rod Davis Lurie’s Derivative World War II Thriller
Scott Eastwood and Colin Hanks star in 'Lucky Strike,' a new World War II thriller directed by Rod Davis Lurie.
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The brief
The film 'Lucky Strike' has debuted, featuring Scott Eastwood in a role centered on a battle for survival during World War II. Directed and co-written by Rod Davis Lurie, the project also stars Colin Hanks.
Critical coverage from The Hollywood Reporter, Yahoo, and the Boston Herald describes the film as a war movie, though The Hollywood Reporter specifically characterizes the thriller as derivative. Other reviews have appeared via Flickering Myth and Edward Douglas's Substack.
Future developments remain focused on the critical reception of the film and Eastwood's return to the war movie genre.
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Quick answers
Who directed Lucky Strike?
The film was directed and co-written by Rod Davis Lurie.
Who are the lead actors?
The movie stars Scott Eastwood and Colin Hanks.
What is the setting of the film?
It is a thriller set during World War II.
Coverage (9)
- ‘Lucky Strike’ Review: Fighting a Battle Behind Enemy Lines The New York Times · 1d ago
- Interview: Scott Eastwood Talks Going to War Again with Rod Davis Lurie for ‘Lucky Strike’ Awards Radar · 1d ago
- Colin Hanks and Scott Eastwood discuss their WWII film inspired by true events, “Lucky Strike” Yahoo · 1d ago
- LUCKY STRIKE Director/Co-Writer Rod Davis Lurie Edward Douglas | Substack · 1d ago
- ‘Lucky Strike’ Review: Scott Eastwood Fights a One-Man Battle for Survival in Rod Davis Lurie’s World War II Thriller Yahoo · 1d ago
- Movie Review Flickering Myth · 1d ago
- Scott Eastwood re-enlists in war movies with “Lucky Strike” Boston Herald · 1d ago
- ‘Lucky Strike’ Review: Scott Eastwood and Colin Hanks in Rod Davis Lurie’s Derivative World War II Thriller The Hollywood Reporter · 1d ago
- ‘Lucky Strike’ Review: Scott Eastwood Fights a One-Man Battle for Survival in Rod Davis Lurie’s World War II Thriller Variety · 1d ago
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