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Sisu is not only an ode to modern action classics like Mad Max: Fury Road and John Wick , but it's also very different thanks to its fear and determination to set itself apart as something else. Finnish director Jalmari Hellander's film is a chilling blood, sweat and tears that will make any action fan cry harder.

In Sisida, Helander shows his skill in maintaining innocence. The film takes place in 1945 within an hour and a half, when the Nazi regime implemented a scorched earth policy in Finland. Our main character, ex-soldier Finnish printer Aatami Korpi (Jorma Tomila), barely speaks, literally strikes gold in the Finnish wilderness and must go to the city to turn his fortune into cash. Things got worse when a group of Nazis tried to kill him and take his gold.

A beautifully executed orgy of violence

© Empowered by digital trends, man walks through SISU villages.

Like Fury Road or John Wick: Chapter 4 , the beauty of Sisu is not in the plot but in the execution. There's rarely any dialogue, but there's no need for it, as Helander's driving makes for a race full of tension, thrilling action and incredible courage. Sissu is not afraid to act brutally, from throwing explosives to cutting his throat in water to setting himself on fire. Rather than being a sudden, almost choreographed dance of violence, The Killings feels funny. It is red and hard; If you don't want to see a horse's ribs explode, this is not the movie for you.

Sisu's actions stem from Aatami's one-handed fight against the Nazis, the personification of pure evil. Aatami is a war legend known by the Nazis and feared by all; He was called "Immortal" because he could not die. He killed hundreds of Russian soldiers as a single army, and now he will send these Nazis to the afterlife. With Tomila's brutal performance as Aatami, audiences will see an action hero who feels like John Wick caught in the middle of WWII.

Not your typical Nazi revenge movie.

© Provided by Digital Trends A group of Nazis stopped in 2 trucks in Sisida.

While Sisu's actions have to be seen to be believed, his willingness to slow down and reflect makes the show a very unique survival thriller. Aatami was subjected to every kind of brutality imaginable by the Nazi mob, and Helander spares no effort to demonstrate the extent of his suffering. But as terrifying as the film's action is, it's surprising how much Helander holds the camera as a reminder of the land. The Finnish director took the story personally as his hatred of the Nazis became even more apparent. The result is a more Tarantino-esque revenge tale filled with self-directed hatred.

Whether the action is serious or not, Helander's touch is evident in the film. The movie doesn't actually start with a wild scene like many action movies do. Instead, the ground is opened by introducing a man who does a work similar to that opened by blood . Sisu's burning of the audience with contrasting images results in a unique action film where blood, gore and fear are the main cinematic languages. The wide-angle shot captures the beauty of Finland's vast but brutal Lapland region, contrasting with the sound and fire of wartime destruction. This film reminds me of Robert Eggers' excellent 2022 film Vikings, The Northman , with its wild imagery mixed with the bloody sound.

Is it worth watching?

Sometimes Sisou gets a little carried away by his good looks and falls into the nose trap. Like unnecessary flowers. The film could also benefit from a stronger pace, as its quieter moments begin to straddle the line between repetitive and spectacular as it approaches the final act. However, Sisu ups the ante and action by never letting the audience down with another gory kill.

While it is not a perfect film, it is an effective action film for those who have seen John Wick: Chapter 4 and want something a little different. An adrenaline-fueled tale of rage and revenge, beautiful and entertaining, but also brutal historical conflict to hell and back.

Sisu is currently in select theaters across the country.

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I recently watched the new Super Mario Bros. movie. And the movie did not disappoint me. And it's clear that I'm not alone in my opinion. The film was a hit for Nintendo and Universal Pictures, making steady money after its release.

There was a cute movie that came with the game. So if you play the game, you will definitely see your favorite characters. Although it features different characters from different video games, it is very similar to the video game Super Mario Bros. In the video game, Mario embarks on a journey to save Princess Peach through many obstacles in different worlds. Although the film doesn't cover the entire world, it has a lot of material.

I grew up playing Super Mario Bros. As well as other Mario related games. Great to finally see nostalgic characters on the big screen! It might just be me, but I didn't know Mario and Luigi were brothers. However, now that I think about it, it's obvious that Bros. was included in a video game. To be honest, I thought they were best friends from different worlds or two different characters. This was a shock to me, and if you didn't know that, now you will!

A movie about Mario trying to save his brother Luigi from this unknown world, another shocker because I thought Mario was from this world! But he was a human, and not one of the magical creatures of this world. Mario and Luigi are very close, and it's immediately obvious that both spend all their money promoting their company. They support each other and exist. It was nice to see this strong relationship between them.

As I said earlier, Mario's goal is to save his brother, not Princess Peach. In reality, Princess Peach is portrayed as a strong and independent woman who takes care of all the eggs in her kingdom. In the game she looks like a damsel in distress but in the movie everything revolves around that and we see how strong and fierce she becomes in times of danger.

The same goes for Bowser. In the video game, Bowser is portrayed as a villain with no emotions. But in the movie, I saw a new identity of Bowser that I didn't know from the video games. He was still angry, but he actually showed emotion in the film. He had feelings for Princess Peach! He also wrote a very memorable song about her.

If you've never heard his song "Peaches" be sure to give it a listen because I say it's catchy!

Mario embarks on this journey, meeting new people along the way. You see Mario is ready to go to the ends of the earth to save his brother.

Calm down! I don't want to spoil it but in my opinion it's a very clever and funny movie that I recommend everyone to watch! I put 10 out of 10. I hope they do a series. It's probably something new that hasn't been seen in video games yet. I hope you all give this movie a chance!

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Swallowed, 2022

Written and directed by Carter Smith.
With Jena Malone, Cooper Koch, Mark Patton and Jose Colon.

Summary

Follow two best friends through drugs, mistakes, and terrifying intimacy on their last night together.

Carter Smith's third film ( The Ruins, Jamie Marks Is Dead ) is hard to swallow and difficult to categorize, and is really best seen with the viewer's own eyes for a mind free from outside influences. It is possible

If you're still with me, though, Smith offers a unique take on the body horror genre, filtered through a candid and sensitive LGBTQ+ lens. The gritty, unpredictable, genre-bending storytelling won't be to everyone's taste, but those willing to fall down the sticky rabbit hole of Smith and his acting will be rewarded for their highly original efforts.

Ben (Cooper Koch), a young man who travels to Los Angeles hoping to become a porn star, arranges for his friend Dom (Jose Colon) to send him a large sum of money. Some expensive drugs cross the border in the name of smuggler Alice (Jena Malone). Often, Dom and Ben have to take drugs to hide from the border guards, but the drugs are not what they expected and it will not be easy to get back on the other side.

If Wallowed starts out as a familiar-looking drug movie, it doesn't take long for Smith to do what we've come to expect from this kind of story, between disturbing body horror scenes and strange visuals. Without giving too much away, the stuff in Dom and Ben's stomach soon causes massive stomach ulcers and spoils the on-screen results.

On Smith's part, it is clear that the naked male body is shown in an unexpected and consistent way; Facial nudity is often exaggerated, as disturbing as it is beautiful, but never because of the gay shock laughter so frequent in Hollywood. And then there is the strange clear flow of water; It's clear from the start that Dom has feelings for the player Ben, drug lord Alice Rich, a crazy middle-aged woman played with delight by the great Mark Patton ( "A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge ").

It all makes for a consistently extraordinary work that eschews most supernatural horror in favor of something down-to-earth and believable. The climax can feel a little over the top when the meaning is clear, but this does little to make it bold and fearless into the subgenre associated with pure crime.

The actors deserve credit for understanding Smith's confused vision. Newcomers Cooper Koch and José Colón (whose names are anything but credible) are hilarious as our two protagonists with digestive problems, and it doesn't take much effort for the audience to fully appreciate their increasingly grim struggle for survival. The always beautiful Jenna Malone does a great job as a gangster human trafficker, whose character is more complicated than meets the eye, while again Mark Patton likes to hang out with drug lords (or queens). ?) Rich. His free interpretation is on the right side of the camp without reducing the "heaviness" of the piece.

The technology is strong; Smith opted for a square 4:3 aspect ratio that emphasizes the protagonists' booty, while Christopher Beer's synth soundtrack blends the image confidently. Unexpectedly disarming, Swallowed offers a fresh take on body horror that explores human frailty in an unconventional way.

Flash Legends Rating – Movie: ★★★★ / Movie: ★★★

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