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Sisu: Road to Revenge
Sisu 2
2025 89 min Finland, United Kingdom R 18+
★7.1
Action, War, Thriller
Director: Jalmari Helander
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Description
Returning to the house where his family was brutally murdered during the war, "the man who refuses to die" dismantles it, loads it on a truck, and is determined to rebuild it somewhere safe in their honor. When the commander who killed his family comes back hellbent on finishing the job, a relentless, eye-popping cross-country chase ensues.
Budget:
$12.2M
US Gross:
$4.54M
Worldwide:
$9.81M
Starring
Jorma Tommila
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Stephen Lang
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Richard Brake
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Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Sisu 2 is a divisive, hyper-violent action sequel that leans heavily into absurd spectacle and grindhouse aesthetics. While fans praise the film's relentless pace and inventive stunt sequences, detractors criticize its thin screenplay, reliance on political caricature, and lack of narrative logic.
| action | The film prioritizes over-the-top, inventive action set-pieces, such as tank chases and elaborate combat sequences, over realistic tactical engagement. | |
| Acting | The minimal dialogue shifts the focus to visual storytelling, with Jorma Tommila’s silent, charismatic performance anchoring the spectacle. | |
| Production | The production quality represents a notable improvement over its predecessor, utilizing a higher budget to create more impressive visual effects and production design. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for being superficial, with some viewers finding the political messaging and anti-Soviet characterizations to be cartoonish or distracting. | |
| Emotion | Opinions on the film's emotional weight are split; some find the journey genuinely resonant and satisfying, while others argue the thin backstory fails to provide meaningful dramatic stakes. |