Striker
Striker

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Striker

2019
Movie
122 min
Kannada

Striker is a Kannada movie starring Praveen Tej and Saurav Lokesh in prominent roles. The movie also stars Shilpa Manjunath. It is a crime thriller written and directed by Pawan Trivikram.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users75%
Director: M.R. RangaswamiGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former elite soldier, haunted by his past, is drawn back into the dangerous world of espionage when a shadowy organization targets him. He must race against time to uncover a conspiracy and protect innocent lives, while confronting his own inner demons. The film follows his relentless pursuit through a series of high-stakes missions.

Critical Reception

Striker received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its action sequences and lead performance but criticism for its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences were generally more receptive, enjoying the film's fast pace and high-octane thrills.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense action and thrilling set pieces.

  • Criticized for a formulaic storyline and lack of originality.

  • Dylan O'Brien's performance as the brooding protagonist was a highlight for many.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's adrenaline-pumping action and O'Brien's dedicated performance, though some found the plot to be overly familiar.

Fun Fact

The film's director, M.R. Rangaswami, is also known for his work in music videos, which influenced the stylized action sequences in Striker.

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