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“THE UNKNOWN HEROES
I didnât had any huge expectations towards this movie, considering I have seen Edvin Laineâs original film countless times and remembered almost every scene by heart. But this version was definitely best of three films adapted from VĂ€inö Linnaâs book by same name.
Sets, sound effects, real explosions, realistic atmosphere and great acting were main reasons which made this movie great Finnish war film.
Jussi Vatanen and Eero Aho were definitely best on their roles from the cast.
I was little bummed out when Vatanenâs character Koskela died (spoilers). I didnât remembered his fate and it caught me by surprise. He also showed that he can act dramatic roles as well and not only comedic, where his work is mainly known from.” read more
"Movie: 9/10 Director: Aku Louhimies Writers: Aku Louhimies, Jari Olavi Rantala, VÀinö Linna (novel) Starring: Eero Aho, Aku Hirviniemi, Jussi Vatanen, Samuel Vauramo, Paula Vesala, Marketta Tikkanen, Johannes Holopainen, Hannes Suominen, Severi Saarinen, Eino Heiskanen, Joonas Saartamo, Juho Milnoff, Pirkka-Pekka Petelius, Janne Virtanen Oscar Wins: Golden Globe Wins: BAFTA Award Wins: Oscar Nominations: Golden Globe Nominations: BAFTA Award Nominations: "
"20.11, Elokuvateatteri Sotimiskohtauksissa oli sitÀ niin sanottua tuntumaa, ja oli kiva nÀhdÀ Rokkaa tÀllÀ kertaa suuremmassa roolissa Mollbergin versioon verraten, varsinkin kun hahmoa esittÀvÀ Eero Aho suoriutuu hyvin. Kotirintamakohtauksissa ei yllÀtyksekseni nyyhkytelty ollenkaan kiusallisesti, vaan ne toimivat kivana lisÀnÀ Rokan hahmon kaaressa. Ei tÀstÀ pitkÀ aika ole, kun 80-luvun Tuntemattoman sotilaan katsoin. SiinÀ mielessÀ tÀmÀ uusi tuntui hieman turhauttavalta kat"
"25.11. Teatteri Taistelukohtaukset ovat poikkeuksetta todella hienoja ja realistisia. Draaman osalta yllÀripyllÀri juosten kustu. Viihtyvyyden kannalta on miellyttÀvÀÀ, ettÀ taistelukohtaukset sekÀ sotatoimet yleensÀ vievÀt valtaosan kestosta."
"The 80's version is still my favorite but this was really good adaption of the book and a good war film too. I was scared that some casting choices were going to ruin this but was glad to see that they did good. "