The Unknown Soldier (2017) Instant

The Unknown Soldier (2017). A review of the WW2 Finnish war film.

The battle sequences are gritty and visceral, notably breaking a Guinness World Record for the most high explosives detonated in a single film take. The Unknown Soldier (2017)

The film's most immediate strength is its commitment to realism. Eschewing the polished heroics of many Hollywood war films, Louhimies leans into a "raw and gutsy" depiction of combat. The Unknown Soldier (2017)

The clear standout is Corporal Rokka. Aho delivers a sensational performance as the cynical, authority-defying veteran whose primary motivation is returning to his farm and family. The Unknown Soldier (2017)