In my world, where guns and movies often collide, “Sisu” stands out as a stellar example of action-packed cinema with a historical twist. This isn’t just another WWII movie; it’s a tale of a lone prospector, played by the stoic Jorma Tommila, going full-on berserker mode against Nazis for his gold.
The film’s arsenal is like a mini-museum of WWII firearms. From the rugged Mauser C96, the ever-present MP40, to the trusty Mauser Karabiner 98k and its sniper sibling, every gun in this film is a nod to history buffs. Let’s not forget the MG34 machine gun and the DShK heavy machine gun – talk about bringing the big guns to a gold fight!
What really elevates “Sisu” is its cinematography. It captures Finland’s landscapes so beautifully that you almost forget you’re watching a man on a one-man mission to retrieve his gold. Almost.
All in all, “Sisu” is a delightful romp through history with guns blazing. It’s the kind of movie where you leave your historian hat at the door and just enjoy the ride. It’s a historical action film where the ‘action’ is in all caps and the ‘historical’ is just a polite nod.