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The higher-ups at Stage 6 Films are well aware of that, which is why they aren’t pulling any punches with their latest release, Sisu: Road to Revenge. The first film, about a former member of the Finnish Army defending himself against a group of Nazis trying to rob him blind, took the world by storm, earning a 94% on the Tomatometer for delivering incredible action sequences and a satisfying story. Expectations were sky-high for the follow-up, and it’s somehow exceeding them.
With 64 reviews in its back pocket, Road to Revenge currently sits at 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, one percentage point higher than its predecessors. The fans are picking up what critics are putting down, as they have the movie at a 90% on the Popcornmeter, a 2% increase from the original. The scuttlebutt seems to be that Road to Revenge takes everything that makes the first film great and doubles down on it, ensuring that the story and its characters don’t go stale.
A franchise that has its ear to the ground earns a lot of leeway, especially when there are no signs of decline. However, Road to Revenge serves as a great bookend for the duology, meaning the band doesn’t have to get back together if it’s content. It doesn’t seem like the door is totally closed on Sisu, though.
