I know he's an idiot but maybe he's right
This is based on the story of the founding of what would be the Danish version of the FBI. A special unit was set up to deal with arson, and it was to be funded by the insurance companies. The unit is sent to a seaside to help with a fire in the mayor's lodge in the woods. However, what should have been a simple arson investigation, the locals have caught the man they feel is responsible, suddenly becomes complicated when a body is discovered in the wreckage of the house. Called home because murder is not technically under their jurisdiction, they talk their way into continuing so they can show that they are really like the FBI
While the film has some pacing problems in the middle, this is a solid little thriller that hopefully is going to spawn a series.
That the film works so well is due to the cast, who sell the story, and the twisty nature of things. I did not expect the full denouncement of what was going on, even if I was aware of at least one person who was involved. It's a film that held my attention for its entire running time, which is saying a great deal since a great many recent films made me want to wander off and grab a nosh just because I was tired of waiting for something to happen. While the film's pacing wobbles about a third of the way in (blame the filling in of the detective's back story), the film quickly pulls things tight and it's an exciting ride to the end.
Honestly, I truly loved this film a great deal, and when it ended, I wanted to see it again just so I could spend more time with the characters. I liked them enough that I want to see a sequel. Frankly I can honestly say that this was the first great film I saw in 2026 because I saw it on New Year's Day.
Highly recommended
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