Little Siberia – Movie Review
First Reaction – Little Siberia is an oddball comedy.
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Director: Dome Karukoski
Writer: Dome Karukoski, Minna Panjaen (Screenplay)
Writer: Antti Toumainen (Novel)
Cast
- Rune Temte (Eddie the Eagle)
- Tommi Korpela (Rare Exploits)
- Martti Suosalo
- Malla Malmivaara
- Janne Hyytiainen (Fallen Leaves)
Plot: A pastor’s faith turns upside down when a meteorite lands in his small Finnish town, its impact stirring up chaos and criminal intentions.
Runtime: 1 Hour 45 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Little Siberia starts when a meteorite lands in a small Finnish town. The village pastor Joel is assigned to guard the meteorite before it gets transported to safety. However, the village attracts a series of different people who want it themselves and he must do what he can to protect him.
Although this starts simple, it spirals out of control, leading to down a strange path to unlock the truth. Criminals target the meteorite and Joel uses his skills to keep the calm, even when things get out of control.
Verdict on Little Siberia
Recap
The movie follows a Pastor in a small Finnish town who is assigned to guard a meteorite. However, his personal life begins to spiral out of control and he wants to do the right thing. Can he keep it together before he loses everything?
Best Parts
The movie has small comedic side which follows the hapless pastor as his life spirals out of control. It keeps you guessing who would be behind the crime and might make a move. The performances keep us invested and the real life troubles come to life.
Worst Parts
It falls into the crime capers and small town spiralling out of control. It doesn’t get all the comedy it wants and things getting out of hand don’t come together as well as expected.
Final Thoughts –Little Siberia is an fun little oddball comedy.
