It's genuinely entertaining to witness a single individual violently eliminate numerous wicked Nazis, and the WWII action movie “Sisu” delivers a savage, bloody thrill ride. This late-night offering from writer-director Jalmari Helander adopts an approach reminiscent of comic books, blending graphic violence with humor and a powerful narrative about bravery and resolve. As World War II nears its conclusion, a lone…

I found myself liking this film, though you should be aware that it requires a willingness to suspend disbelief. The story centers on a man named "Aatami" (Jorma Tommila), who having already endured a harsh WWII experience, has retreated to the isolated Finnish wilderness to search for gold. As he prepares to leave with his discovery, he runs into a group of disheveled Nazi soldiers led by "Bruno" (Aksel Hennie). Ini…

This film delivers on action, foregoing the reliance on elaborate digital effects that have become commonplace in many recent Hollywood productions. It’s filled with violence and bloodshed, and some moments stretch believability, but it ultimately proves to be superior to much of what has come out of Hollywood over the past ten years. There's no apparent attempt at incorporating contemporary social or political messa…

Sisu, a Finnish production, isn’t directed by Quentin Tarantino, but it shares a similar sensibility regarding graphic violence. The movie revels in brutality, presenting it through some inventive and disturbing methods. I have to admit I found the entire presentation excessive. What lingered with me throughout was the understanding that conflict is not something to be taken lightly or treated as a spectacle. …

_Sisu_ delivers a brutal, ninety-minute experience filled with awful people who are surprisingly fun to watch get torn apart. The movie emphasizes its straightforwardness perhaps a little too much, but it’s still a very enjoyable distraction that should please those seeking action thrills.