Sisu is a Finnish historical action film. The plot follows a Finnish prospector in Lapland during World War II who discovers gold and must fight off a squadron of Nazis who steal it. It is known for its extreme violence and over-the-top action sequences. The film has a dark, gritty tone and blends elements of war films with revenge thrillers. It was released in the United States on April 28, 2023. It is currently available to stream on Starz.
- Jalmari Helander (Director)
- Jorma Tommila as Aatami Korpi
- Aksel Hennie as SS Obersturmführer Bruno Helldorf
- Jack Doolan as SS Unterscharführer Wolf
- Mimosa Willamo as Aino
- Onni Tommila as Schütze Schimmhaus
- IMDb: 6.9/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 94% Tomatometer, 87% Audience Score
- Metacritic: 69/100
Sisu grossed over $14 million worldwide against a budget of approximately $6 million. It received generally positive reviews, with critics praising the action sequences, practical effects, Jorma Tommila's performance, and its stylistic flair.
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