Omerta 6/12 (released in the US as Attack on Finland[3]) is a 2021 Finnish action thriller film directed by Aku Louhimies, based on Ilkka Remes' 2006 novel, 6/12.[4] It tells the story of an attack planned by Serbian terrorists on the presidential palace in Helsinki during the reception for Finland's Independence Day. The film was originally to be directed by Antti J. Jokinen, but having fallen ill, Jokinen was replaced by Louhimies.[5] Omerta stars Jasper Pääkkönen as the main character,[6][7] with a supporting cast of Nanna Blondell, Sverrir Gudnason, Cathy Belton, Juhan Ulfsak, Dragomir Mrsic, Slaven Spanovic, Märt and Priit Pius, and Mirtel Pohla.[6]
| Omerta 6/12 | |
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| Directed by | Aku Louhimies |
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| Based on | 6/12 by Ilkka Remes |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Mika Orasmaa |
| Edited by | Ben Mercer |
| Music by | Lasse Enersen |
Production company | Cinematic |
| Distributed by | SF Studios |
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Running time | 115 minutes[1][2] |
| Country | Finland |
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| Budget | $9–10 million |
| Box office | $958,440[1] |
Synopsis
editThe reception for Finland's Independence Day in the capital city, Helsinki, is rudely interrupted when the presidential palace is attacked by Serbian terrorists, and the state leadership, including President Koskivuo, is taken hostage. Max Tanner of the Security Police is appointed as a negotiator in the hostage crisis that unfolds as part of a larger plan to undermine European security. Tanner must make bold and painful decisions to protect lives and the future of Europe.
Cast
edit- Jasper Pääkkönen as Max Tanner
- Nanna Blondell as Sylvia Madsen
- Sverrir Gudnason as Vasa Jankovic
- Cathy Belton as Marie LeClair
- Nika Savolainen as Anya
- Pertti Sveholm as Peter Nylund
- Juhan Ulfsak as Leonid Titov
- Zijad Gracic as Jean Morel
- Miodrag Stojanovic as Borislav Jankovic
- Dragomir Mrsic as Zlatko
- Slaven Spanovic as Toma
- Märt Pius as Slobodan
- Priit Pius as Stanko
- Michael Yare as Jonesy
- Andrei Alén as Sinclair
- Robert Enckell as President Koskivuo
- Gaila Järvsalu as Mrs. Koskivuo
- Mirtel Pohla as Raisa
Production
editThe film's production went through numerous issues, one being safety problems that led to then-director Jokinen not being allowed into the filming area. After Louhimies replaced Jokinen, the script was completely rewritten. The film was planned to be the first part of a series consisting of two films and a six-part TV series. Due to the troublesome production, however, the sequel was abandoned, and the series was reduced to four episodes.[8]
Release
editThe film had its international premiere on 19 November 2021.[1][9] It was theatrically released in North America and on VOD by Samuel Goldwyn Films on 1 July 2022.[1][2]
Reception
editBox office
editOmerta 6/12 grossed $0 in North America and a worldwide total of $958,440.[1]
Critical response
editOn review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 46% based on 13 reviews, with an average rating of 4.8/10.[2] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 41 out of 100, based on 4 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Omerta 6/12 (2021) – Financial Information". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
- ^ a b c "Attack on Finland". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
- ^ Intense Trailer for 'Attack on Finland' Action Movie Landing in July – FirstShowing.net
- ^ Topelius, Taneli (18 November 2021). "Kommentti: Louhimies pelasti Remes-jännärin mutta ei sen sielua – kalliin toimintaspektaakkelin ongelmat näkyvät kauas". Ilta-Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ Mettänen, Heli (17 November 2020). "Antti J. Jokinen syrjään jättimäisestä elokuvaprojektista sairastumisen takia". Iltalehti (in Finnish). Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ^ a b Jasper Pääkkönen Saves Europe In Omerta 6/12 – Nordicdrama.com
- ^ "Tältä Jasper Pääkkönen näyttää suojelupoliisin roolissa – uutuuselokuvassa täysin uudenlaista teknologiaa ja poikkeuksellisen suuri budjetti". Ilta-Sanomat (in Finnish). 11 December 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ^ Aromaa, Jonni; Rinta-Tassi, Minna (16 November 2021). "Jasper Pääkkönen avautuu Omerta-elokuvan alkuvaikeuksista Ylelle: "Päällimmäisiä fiiliksiä olivat epäusko ja epätoivo"". YLE (in Finnish). Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ "Omerta 6/12 -elokuvan kutsuvierasnäytös on tänään – suora lähetys MTV Uutiset Livessä klo 17.30". MTV Uutiset. 16 November 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ "Omerta 6/12". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
