This film is based on actual events and the two title character are considered hero's in Denmark. This film reminded me of the German film "The Lives of Others". It had a very similar visual style. The colors were bright, but soft on the edges. The cinematography is great in this film. As are the locations. It is a beautiful film to look at and it is carefully directed.
I really enjoyed this movie. The lead actors are Thure Lindhardt as Flame (the red haired assassin) and Mads Milkkelsen as Citron (a family man disgusted by National Socialism). Mads has been in several films that American audiences can see him in. Lindhardt no so much and that is a shame. Both actors were great in their roles respectively. Another great performance came from Stine Stengade as a femme fatal that you never really can tell who's side she is on. She is a true beauty on screen. I instantly added a few of her films to my Netflix queue.
That is one of the great things about this movie. You never know who is telling the truth and what is right and what is wrong. I have never been a war situation, but I think this film captures the confusion that goes along with wanting to do the right thing, but not always knowing how to. In that matter it reminds me a little of last years The Hurt Locker.
At worst this is another WWII film, but one told from a perspective I had never seen before. At its best, it is a spy thriller for the ages. I give Flame and Citron a 4/5 stars. Check out the Trailer Park to see for yourself.
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