Fans and critics were quick to comment on its brutal and thrilling action

Netflix has just dropped a ‘thrilling and brutal action film’ that viewers reckon is like a Quentin Tarantino movie combined with the John Wick franchise.

The streaming giant has beefed up its already hefty catalogue with the addition of Sisu. The Finnish action movie, which debuted in 2023, unfolds during the waning days of World War II. It charts the story of a lone prospector who encounters retreating Nazis in the desolate expanses of northern Finland. When these soldiers attempt to snatch his gold, they soon realise they’ve messed with far more than just any miner.

Sisu garnered acclaim from both critics and audiences when it first hit the big screen on a limited run. It even notched up an impressive 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Now those who didn’t catch it in cinemas have the perfect chance to see what the fuss is about as Netflix scoops it up. This comes just as buzz builds for the eagerly awaited sequel, which was rumoured to be gearing up for production last year.

Surrey Live reports critics have noted the film’s savage violence, drawing parallels to works by the legendary director Tarantino. One reviewer exclaimed: “This is what would happen if Quentin Tarantino had ever directed a Clint Eastwood western.”

Another remarked: “Sisu knows what it is and doesn’t try to pretend to be anything else: an adrenaline-packed, violent action film served up with plenty of self-aware campiness. Jorma Tommila’s portrayal of Aatami Korpi, the hero who fights Nazis, is a crowd-pleasing blitz.”

Viewers are showering the film with praise, also drawing similarities to the John Wick series, which isn’t surprising since the initial trailer mentioned it was from the same studio and was shown before John Wick 4.

One enthusiastic fan who’s seen the film encouraged others to give it a go on Netflix, saying: “In the same vein as Taken, Nobody and the John Wick franchise, Sisu is another addition to the “Old man with a certain set of skills” genre. Except this time it’s set at the end of WWII and the bad guys are Nazis. As expected from this kind of film, the plot is simple and the action is gloriously brutal.”

Another fan raved: “One of the most brutal movies ever. A theatrical experience which I have missed. A short film with memorable story and plot which is like the biggest compliment for most of the action movies and the slow pacing, direction, limited dialogues with more focus on violence and gore make this movie great.”

One reviewer noted: “A thrilling and brutal action film that pays homage to classic Westerns and war movies. The film is beautifully shot and features some of the most impressive action sequences I’ve seen in a long time.

“Tommila gives a standout performance as the lead character, and the supporting cast is also excellent. Sisu is a must-see for fans of action movies, war movies, and Westerns. It’s a well-made, exciting film that will leave you breathless.”

Sisu is streaming on Netflix.