The third adaptation of Väinö Linnas Uknown Soldier Epic, is technically good achievement without much artistic ambitions or new perspectives to the classic. The film flows well with well studied, though also, well seen cinematography, from one battle scene to another, showing the brutal realities of war. The scenery of arctic nature is gorgeous, but feels a bit unnatural due to strange lighting effects that dont work well with the overall realistic style of the film. The script restrains from taking any risks and fails to build any real depth to most of its characters, despite attempts to build romantic stories with minor characters in the film. Made mainly for domestic audiences, it does not open well for viewers who are not familiar with the source material or the previous adaptations.
Review of The Unknown Soldier
