The Verdict
"Narratively lean as it is deliriously gory,Sisuis an inspired pastiche that gives bloody satisfaction to action aficionados."
"A gory grindhouse good time,Sisushould satisfy almost anybody who's wondered what it might look like if John Wick went up against Nazis."
Movie Review and Other Insights
Sisu is a visionary Action, War film directed by the acclaimed Jalmari Helander (Petri Jokiranta). Released in theaters on Apr 28, 2023, Wide, this cinematic experience offers a fresh take on the classic narrative. Produced by Subzero Film Entertainment and distributed by Lionsgate, the film features a runtime of 1h 31m.
The story follows during the last desperate days of WWII, a solitary prospector (Jorma Tommila) crosses paths with Nazis on a scorched-earth retreat in northern Finland. When the Nazis steal his gold, they quickly discover that they have just tangled with no ordinary miner. While there is no direct translation for the Finnish word "sisu", this legendary ex-commando will embody what sisu means: a white-knuckled form of courage and unimaginable determination in the face of overwhelming odds. And no matter what the Nazis throw at him, the one-man death squad will go to outrageous lengths to get his gold back -- even if it means killing every last Nazi in his path. Leading the cast are star performers Jalmari Helander, Jorma Tommila, Aksel Hennie, who bring depth and intensity to their roles.
Rated R for Language|Gore|Strong Bloody Violence, Sisu delivers a Dolby Atmos audio experience presented in a Digital 2.39:1 aspect ratio. Critics have praised the film, stating: "Narratively lean as it is deliriously gory,Sisuis an inspired pastiche that gives bloody satisfaction to action aficionados."
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Critic Reviews
"It's all very silly, but it's so over-the-top that it becomes blissfully entertaining."
"Rather than being directed to avert your gaze from the effects of violence, you’re watching it magnified to the point of the cartoonish. It’s lavishly embellished with blood and gore. Talk about a guilty pleasure."
"Sisu is as good as you’ve heard – bring extra popcorn."
"Then there are the many virtues of “Sisu”: drop-dead gorgeous cinematography, spectacular fight coordination and especially the slow-burn performance of Tommila."
"Sisu is a true joyride that's brought to life by the incredible work of its entire team."
"This is death and destruction via brute Finnish force with incredible amounts of real and CGI blood mixed in. It’s simple fun for anyone that’s a fan of visceral revenge."
Audience Reviews
Great! Very gory, but the ending was worth it
This was a very underrated movie, but we loved it. It's great to see an action movie with an older man as the lead.
Action good Story ok
The only thing better than seeing zombie’s blown up is seeing nazi’s blown up!!!! 👍👍
Fun action movie in the style of John Wick.
A fun John Wick inspired movie that is both realistic and over the top at the same time. I wasn't bored for a second!
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sisu released?
Sisu hit theaters on Apr 28, 2023, Wide. It became available for streaming on May 16, 2023.
How long is the movie and what is the genre?
The film has a runtime of 1h 31m. It falls under the Action, War genre, featuring a sound mix in Dolby Atmos.
Who is the director of Sisu?
The movie is directed by Jalmari Helander. The script was penned by Jalmari Helander.
Who are the main actors in Sisu?
The top billed cast includes:
- Jalmari Helander as Director
- Jorma Tommila as Aatami Korpi
- Aksel Hennie as Bruno Helldorf
- Jack Doolan as Wolf
- Mimosa Willamo as Aino
Why is Sisu rated R?
It is rated R (Language|Gore|Strong Bloody Violence)
Which studio produced the movie?
Sisu was produced by Subzero Film Entertainment and distributed worldwide by Lionsgate.
About the movie
NEWDuring the last desperate days of WWII, a solitary prospector (Jorma Tommila) crosses paths with Nazis on a scorched-earth retreat in northern Finland. When the Nazis steal his gold, they quickly discover that they have just tangled with no ordinary miner. While there is no direct translation for the Finnish word "sisu", this legendary ex-commando will embody what sisu means: a white-knuckled form of courage and unimaginable determination in the face of overwhelming odds. And no matter what the Nazis throw at him, the one-man death squad will go to outrageous lengths to get his gold back -- even if it means killing every last Nazi in his path.
- Director
- Jalmari Helander
- Producers
- Petri Jokiranta
- Screenwriter
- Jalmari Helander
- Distributor
- Lionsgate
- Production
- Subzero Film Entertainment
- Genre
- Action, War
- Release Date
- Apr 28, 2023, Wide
- Run Time
- 1h 31m
- Rating
- R
- Sound Mix
- Dolby Atmos
- Aspect Ratio
- Digital 2.39:1