Sisu

2022 [FINNISH]

Action / Drama / Thriller / War

219
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 88% · 184 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 88% · 500 ratings
IMDb Rating 6.9/10 10 113811 113.8K

world war ii lapland nordic mythology soldier aggressive finnish mythology

Plot summary

When an ex-soldier who discovers gold in the Lapland wilderness tries to take the loot into the city, German soldiers led by a brutal SS officer battle him.

Director

Jalmari Helander Photo
Jalmari Helander

Top cast

Jack Doolan Photo
Jack Doolan as Wolf
Onni Tommila Photo
Onni Tommila as Schütze
Jorma Tommila Photo
Jorma Tommila as Aatami
Aksel Hennie Photo
Aksel Hennie as Bruno
720p.BluRay 720p.WEB 1080p.BluRay 1080p.WEB 2160p.WEB
839.33 MB
1280*536
Finnish 2.0
NR
Subtitles us   fr  
23.976 fps
1 hr 31 min
Seeds 100
839.7 MB
1280*534
Finnish 2.0
NR
Subtitles us   fr  
23.976 fps
1 hr 31 min
Seeds 90
1.68 GB
1920*804
Finnish 5.1
NR
Subtitles us   fr  
23.976 fps
1 hr 31 min
Seeds 100
1.68 GB
1920*800
Finnish 5.1
NR
Subtitles us   fr  
23.976 fps
1 hr 31 min
Seeds 100
4.08 GB
3840*2160
Finnish 2.0
NR
Subtitles fi  
23.976 fps
N/A
Seeds 100

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by damianphelps 6 / 10

Your Approach To Watching This Will Determine Your Level Of Joy

Quirky is an understatement.I spent a bit of time deliberating of this one. Did I like it, yes or no, was it any good yes or no?In the end I fell on the positive side to the scales.I was entertained (eventually) which I guess it the aim of the game.It took a while to get there though.I ws taking the film a little too seriously at first so I was finding the movie frustrating, once I changed my approach to the movie and took it for the absurdity that it is then I started to enjoy it.So the first half of the movie is a bit of a dud but the second half I felt was much better and had some slightly classic scenes :)
Reviewed by CaffeineJunky 6 / 10

A Spectacle of Absurdity and Awe

At its core, "Sisu" is an unapologetic homage to the one-man-army trope, reminiscent of the over-the-top heroics found in Telugu action films. The protagonist, Aatami Korpi, is a force of nature, a man whose survival defies logic, much like the heroes who walk away from explosions unscathed. His invincibility is both the film's strength and its Achilles' heel, offering a narrative that is as indestructible as it is implausible.Yet, amidst the chaos of its plot, "Sisu" stands tall with its stunning cinematography and special effects. The film crafts a visual feast that can only be described as mesmerizing. Each frame is a testament to the filmmakers' dedication to creating a spectacle that captivates the senses.
Read more IMDb reviews

80 Comments

Be the first to leave a comment