Year: 2008Directed by: Ole Christian Madsen
Starring: Thure Lindhardt, Mads Mikkelsen, Christian Berkel
Synopsis: The film chronicles the lives of two Danish resistance fighters during World War II, nicknamed Flame and Citron.
Review:
There have been many films released recently about the resistance fighters during World War II. Both Hollywood and Europe are now paying tribute to the forgotten heroes which may not be as accurate as the actual event. Examples: Tom Cruise as German Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg in Valkyrie (2008) (Rating: 6/10) and Daniel Craig and Liev Schriber as Jewish brothers in Defiance (2008) (Rating 7/10).
One of the most expensive Danish movies ever made and based on a true story, this Danish movie is about two infamous resistance fighters executing people who were found to be Nazi supporters in their home country, Copenhagen.
Throw in some informers, double agents, family problems and revenge and you've got a typical World War II drama. The only difference is how the tension builds up, which this film succeeds. Very little boring moments.
Trivia: Try to spot two actors from Casino Royale (2006)
Rating: 7/10
If you like more of this, try:
Zwartboek a.k.a Blackbook (2006)Former Sci-fi/erotic thriller director Paul Verhoeven (Robocop, Basic Instinct) returns to his home country in Netherlands to direct this highly rated World War II drama about a female spy. Storyline/plot is almost similar to Flame & Citron, but more complicated and more nudity.
Rating 7/10
Max Manus a.k.a Man of War (2008)Another big-budget Norweigian World War II drama about the resistance.
Many critics have compared this to Flame & Citroen which was also released during the same year. The timing is unfortunate as both movies depict different resistance movements. For Max Manus and his gang, their mission is to blow up German warships. The movie has a few scenes of tension filled moments which really happened.
Overall, another good WWII movie that is based on a true story.
Rating: 7/10