‘Absolutely sensible’ struggle movie hailed a ‘must-watch’ | Films | Entertainment | EUROtoday

Fans of masterpiece struggle movies are being urged to look at one in all Prime Video’s choices, an unbiased struggle drama based mostly on the ebook by Väinö Linna.

The Second World War movie is instructed from the angle of a machine gun firm of the Finnish Army.

The story takes place in the course of the Continuation War between Finland and the Soviet Union from 1941 to 1944.

It was the most costly Finnish movement image on the time of its launch, with a finances of €7 million (£6.1million).

The movie in query is The Unknown Soldier, in any other case identified by its Finnish title – Tuntematon sotilas.

Eero Aho stars as Antero Rokka, a veteran corporal of the Winter War who was a farmer.

His casting got here as a shock to viewers, because the actor was principally identified for enjoying villains.

Viewers took to IMDb critiques to share their ideas on the movie, with OzMovieWatcher giving it 10 stars.

They stated: “This is an impressive ‘you must watch it’ movie. Absolutely Brilliant. This is a movie for WW2 history buffs as it provides authenticity and accuracy.

“This WW2 film is much better than something I’ve seen popping out of Hollywood with their multi-million greenback budgets.

“The movie is raw and gutsy and holds no barriers in showing the realities of war. Friendships and relationships destroyed in war… the frustrations, the agony, the carnage and the futility are all very accurately dramatised.”

Zaxxxppe hailed it “a must-watch for fans of history and World War Two”, including: “An overview of a lesser-known theatre of war, done without the glorification of war itself.

“You can actually see why it’s Finland’s most costly film, the fight scenes are superb, the landscapes, uniforms and weapons genuine.

“Very different from Hollywood-styled movies and really makes you think about the war as a whole, not only combat and fighting, but the way it affects individuals and the community. Again a must-watch!”

The Unknown Soldier is out there to look at on Prime Video