Flammen & Citronen/Flame & Citron (Ole Christian Madsen, 2008)

This film focuses on two members of the Holger Danske resistance during World War II. Thure Lindhart, as "Flame," is always on edge and quick to the trigger; his decision-making faculties are eventually impacted by his choices of lovers and friends. His closest friend, "Citron" (played by Mads Mikkelsen - Casino Royale, Valhalla Rising, Clash of the Titans), has issues of his own - a broken marriage, a penchant for drunkenness, but loyal to the core. Enter Copenhagen, 1944 as Nazi occupation weighs heavy on the Danish ideal. Citron & Flame are widely known for their Nazi killing sprees and seen as heros by the populus. They meet their match in Gestapo leader Hoffman (played by Christian Berkle - Valkyrie, Inglorious Basterds). The blend between their violent encounters and their reality moments makes the film tangible. Worth a view.

Rating: 7/10

Questions to ponder while you watch: Who are your friends? Who are your enemies? What is of value to you? Where do your loyalties lie? Toward your country? Toward your family? Toward your friends? How far are you willing to go to defend your loyalties and allegiances?