Rendel (2017)

A Finnish superhero, a masked vigilante Rendel seeks for revenge and fights against VALA, the huge criminal organization.

Director:

Jesse Haaja

Writers:

Jesse Haaja (creator), Pekka Lehtosaari

Stars:

Bianca Bradey, Alina Tomnikov, Sheila Shah

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Bianca Bradey	...	Stacy
Alina Tomnikov	...	Marla
Sheila Shah	...	Julia
Jesse Haaja	...	Bartender
Kristofer Gummerus	...	Rendel / Rämö (as Kris Gummerus)
Enni Ojutkangas	...	Waiter
Matti Onnismaa	...	Mr. Erola
Johnny Vivash	...	Radek
Michael Hall	...	Mike
Tero Salenius	...	Kurikka
Anton Jokikunnas	...	Naked man
Reino Nordin	...	Reikki
Michael Majalahti	...	Jimmy
Rami Rusinen	...	Rotikka
Renne Korppila	...	Lahtaaja

Storyline

The Rendel movie is a story of a man blinded by his desire for revenge and hatred. Even though Rendel can be considered as a super hero, he is somewhat darker than the traditional representatives of the genre. The movie takes place in the fictionalized version of a Finnish city, Mikkeli.

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Plot Keywords:

vigilante | superhero | masked vigilante | revenge | vengeance | 

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Fantasy

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Instagram

Country:

Finland

Language:

Finnish English

Release Date:

22 September 2017 (Finland)

Also Known As:

Rendel - Il vigilante

Filming Locations:

Mikkeli, Finland

Box Office

Budget:

€1,450,000 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$1,891,907, 31 December 2018

Company Credits

Production Co:

Black Lion Pictures,Frozen Flame Pictures,Bad Beaver Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Color:

Color (HD)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

There are more than 350 VFX shots in the completed film.

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Soundtracks

Wonderman
Written by Lauri Ylönen, Pauli Rantasalmi and Carl Restivo
Performed by The Rasmus
Published by Boneless-Skeletor Ltd
Administrated by Kobalt Music Group Ltd
Immobiliare PTE LTD/Kiss Me Here, Inc.
Administrated by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing
From the album "Dark Matters", released by Playground Music Scandinavia (2017)

User Reviews

Are you Finnish(ed) ?

First Finnish super hero, Rendel, between all superheros seen in different countries, genres and universes has one, unique characteristic.... is Finnish! Approaching this film my main thought was to find something new, unusual, something I couldn't find in all blockbusters as well as smaller but still 'American-made' films about caped vigilantes with good intentions. Did I find it? Nope. Pretty much everything that Rendel brings to the screen, has been seen before: Batman's eyes and darkness, Punisher's motivation and merciless, another villainy corporation with money and business as motivation to kill numbers of innocent people etc. Sorry, we have seen it already bazillion times... Fight choreography taken straight from wrestling areas, stereotypical characters and weapons, quick action cuts, to create impression of dynamics, and don't show you that fists and kicks are landing always 3 inches away from opponents face. Really, should I be impressed? Every country, every culture, every nation, every majority and minority deserve its superhero. If only each country in Europe has its own superhero, chance of getting something new in this genre would significantly increase. Finland already has Rendel. Now it's time for the others! Iceland! San Marino! Please bring us something we haven't seen, it's still possible! Impossible is nothing for superheroes!