7.4 | / 10 |
Users | 4.5 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.3 |
Follows two Danish resistance fighters who liquidate Nazi informers.
Starring: Thure Lindhardt, Mads Mikkelsen, Stine Stengade, Peter Mygind, Mille LehfeldtWar | 100% |
Drama | 92% |
History | 81% |
Foreign | 59% |
Thriller | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.27:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
Danish: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English
25GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region free
Movie | 4.5 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.5 | |
Extras | 3.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Based on a true story, Ole Christian Madsen's "Flammen & Citronen" a.k.a "Flame and Citron" (2008) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of British distributors Metrodome Video. In 2009, the film won a Bodil Award for Best Cinematography (Jørgen Johansson). Amongst the supplemental features on the disc are interviews with Mads Mikkelsen, Thure Lindhardt, and director Ole Christian Madsen; a text-format essay on the history of the Danish Resistance Movement, and more. With imposed English subtitles. Region-Free.
Done
Presented in an aspect ratio of 2.27:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Ole Christian Madsen's Flame and Citron arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of British distributors Metrodome Video. This is a very strong transfer from Metrodome Video. Detail, particularly during the outdoor scenes, is excellent, clarity very good, and contrast consistently strong. Furthermore, the film's interesting color-scheme - the unique use of light has created a variety of blues, grays, and blacks - is also handled exceptionally well. Edge-enhancement is never a serious issue of concern; neither is macroblocking. There are no stability issues to report either. I also did not detect any disturbing scratches, debris, dirt, or stains to report in this review. Really, Flame and Citron looks remarkably strong on Blu-ray. (Note: Even though this Blu-ray disc is marketed as being Region-B, it is in fact Region-Free. Therefore, you will be able to play it on your PS3 or SA regardless of your geographical location. I would also like to make it perfectly clear that there is no PAL or 1080i/50 content preceding the main menu).
There is only one audio track on this Blu-ray disc: Danish DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. For the record, Metrodome Video have provided imposed English subtitled for the main feature. They appear inside the image frame and cannot be turned off.
The audio treatment is as impressive as the video treatment. The Danish DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track conveys a wide range of dynamics that truly enhance the film's noirish aura. Karsten Fundal's gentle music score, in particular, is very effective. The surround channels and bass are get a decent amount of workout, especially during the shootout scenes from the second half of the film. There are no issues to report with the high-frequencies. Finally, the dialog is crisp, clear and very easy to follow. Additionally, there are no disturbing pops, cracks, or hissings that I detected. To sum it all up, the Danish DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 is of very high quality and serving the film exceptionally well.
Note: All of the supplemental features on this disc are in PAL. Therefore, if you reside in North America, or another region where PAL is not supported, you must have a Region-Free player capable of converting PAL to NTSC, or a TV set capable of receiving native PAL data, in order to view them.
Interview - an Al Jazeera interview with Mads Mikkelsen (a.k.a Citron) in which he talks about the character he plays and the message of the film. Before the interview begins, there is a short summation of his work. In English. (12 min).
Interviews - two interviews, one with Thure Lindhardt (14 min) and one with Ole Christian Madsen (23). They share their thoughts on the film and talk about the two controversial main protagonists - Flame and Citron. In English.
A Nation Under Occupation - a text-format essay (6 pages) focusing the history of the Danish Resistance Movement.
Theatrical Trailer - In Danish with English subtitles. (2 min).
Beautifully shot and superbly executed, Flame and Citron is a film you do not want to miss. British distributors Metrodome Video have put together a wonderful Blu-ray package that I have no hesitations giving our strongest recommendation. This one is a keeper, folks!
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