Movie Review: Sisu: Road to Revenge (2025)
Sisu: Road to Revenge is a gleefully over-the-top and relentless action yarn. While it may be short on plot, it is filled to the brim with bloody, non-stop fighting and creative weapons violence. It’s a revenge movie in every sense of the word, content to live or die by the audience's craving for retribution and redemptive retaliation.
THE PROS
- Impressive set pieces and creative stunt choreography.
- Satisfying, non-stop redemptive retaliation.
- A strong contender for best action film of the year.
THE CONS
- Paper-thin, uncomplicated story.
- Lacks the freshness of the first film.
How It Compares to the Original:
While 2022's Sisu was a grounded, "person on the ground" thriller set in Lapland, Road to Revenge scales up significantly. It trades the original's gritty minimalism for "Motor Mayhem"—a vehicular chase style reminiscent of Mad Max: Fury Road, featuring planes, trains, and motorcycles. It may lack the first film's spark of surprise, but it compensates with much higher stakes and a more personal villain.
The film excels through its sheer momentum and technical execution. While the narrative is simple, the choreography holds your attention from start to finish. It works effectively as a middle or closing chapter, though I personally hope to see a third film to complete a trilogy.
"Sisu: Road to Revenge excels with impressive set pieces and creative stunt choreography. The only thing holding the film back from greatness is a paper thin, uncomplicated story."
Fun Fact: The One-Take "Blood Disco"
Director Jalmari Helander referred to one of the major set pieces as a "blood disco" because it was filmed in a single take. Due to the high cost and time required to reset the practical blood squibs, the crew only had one chance per day to get those explosive shots right.
Where to Watch Online:
Sisu: Road to Revenge is available to buy or rent on [Apple TV](https://www.apple.com), [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.com), and [Vudu/Fandango at Home](https://www.vudu.com).
The Verdict
An absolute blast for action purists. It doesn't overthink the plot because it doesn't have to; the non-stop choreography and brutal energy make it a satisfying, blood-soaked ride.
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