Hammerman Ikon

Hammerman Ikon Film Guide

Häjyt (The Tough Ones)
1999
***
Director: Aleksi Mäkelä
Cast: Juha Veijonen, Samuli Edelmann, Sari Havas, Kalevi Haapoja, Eero Aho

Two troublemakers are released from prison and they're back to their old ways in no time, blaming anyone but themselves for their actions. This Finnish film is not always plausible but it's consistently entertaining. It's far more successful with its dramatic elements than with its somewhat uncomfortable comedy. The characters are based on legendary real-life thugs.