Scott Eastwood fans can stream his latest World War II thriller on Hulu starting today. The streamer has added Eastwood’s recent feature, Lucky Strike, to its library. The film is inspired by true events surrounding the Battle of the Bulge. Roadside Attractions and Saban Films released it theatrically in June this year.
In Lucky Strike, Eastwood plays U.S. Army Captain John Castle, who becomes trapped behind enemy lines during the Battle of the Bulge, the last major German offensive of World War II. With only a Motorola SCR-300 radio at his disposal, Castle must use his wits and spycraft to thwart the advancing Nazi Panzer army. The film also stars Colin Hanks, Alfie Stewart, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.
Lucky Strike is directed by former journalist Rod Lurie, whose credits include The Contender, The Last Castle, and Straw Dogs. At the time of writing, the film sits right in the middle of his filmography based on critic and audience reviews.
What did critics think about Scott Eastwood’s Lucky Strike movie?
Lucky Strike has scored 65% on Rotten Tomatoes with 48 reviews, but its audience rating is much higher at 69%. The Guardian’s review called the film a “simple exercise in suspense,” noting that it is a “competent” thriller with “tense set pieces and clunky passages.” Meanwhile, TheWrap’s negative review noted that it “falls apart at many key moments, revealing narrative flaws.”
Most reviews have noted that the film’s reliance on overused WWII tropes has hindered its potential. The Hollywood Reporter similarly criticized the film’s familiar storytelling, which “never overcomes its oppressive air of familiarity.” The New York Times’ positive review praised the film for its “authentic earnestness” for fans of classic war movies, along with Eastwood’s performance.
Lucky Strike is Lurie and Eastwood’s second collaboration following 2019’s The Outpost. The film was written by Lurie and Marc Frydman. The R-rated film was produced by Lurie, Frydman, Yariv Lerner, Les Weldon, and Jonathan Yunger.
Julie Kroll, JJ Nugent, Lonnie Ramati, Matthew Helderman, Luke Taylor, Jonathan Saba, Shanan Becker, Eric D’Arbeloff, Howard Cohen, Avi Lerner, Trevor Short, Lati Grobman, and Scott Eastman served as executive producers.
Originally reported on ComingSoon.net.
