Strike
Strike

Strike

2019Movie95 minEnglish

A young mole must try to achieve his impossible dream of becoming a footballer in order to save his hometown gold mine from a greedy supervillain known only as 'The Boss'.

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IMDb7.6/10
Director: VariousGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

Based on the best-selling novels by J.K. Rowling under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, the series follows Cormoran Strike, a private detective recovering from injury in Afghanistan and the breakup of his family. Alongside his sharp business partner, Robin Ellacott, they navigate complex and often dangerous cases in London.

Critical Reception

Strike has been widely praised for its faithful adaptation of Rowling's novels, its compelling detective work, and the strong performances of its lead actors. The series is noted for its mature tone and intricate plotting, appealing to both fans of the books and general mystery enthusiasts.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intricate mysteries and character development.
  • Tom Burke's portrayal of Cormoran Strike is a standout, capturing the character's gruff exterior and underlying vulnerability.
  • Holliday Grainger provides a strong supporting performance as Robin Ellacott, the capable assistant.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not readily available for this specific series adaptation. However, general sentiment for adaptations of popular mystery novels often indicates appreciation for faithfulness to the source material and engaging plotlines.

Fun Fact

The BBC series 'Strike' is based on the best-selling Cormoran Strike novels written by J.K. Rowling under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. The first two novels adapted were 'The Cuckoo's Calling' and 'The Silkworm'.

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Slippy490

Slippy490

Great family film!!! Loved it. Its very funny with fantastic family values at its core. The humour worked for all ages, LOL. For a small british animated film... Think it will become a classic!
EC101

EC101

Very unique film with stop motion animation. The story is great with well developed characters that have depth. It is very funny, with a fantastic score that adds to the film. The film is a good family film with great values at its core. me...
lauras

lauras

Charming and different from the usual "slop". This was a wonderfully entertaining film for the whole family. Even our teenage daughter was laughing. Very funny and great role models with strong family values at the films core. Our boys were...
Tracey353

Tracey353

Watched this with my husband and kids... Great family movie. Fantastic story and lovely characters. We laughed and cried. Can totally recommend this one as a great family film!