Riders of Justice
Riders of Justice

Movie spotlight

Riders of Justice

2020
Movie
116 min
Danish

Markus returns home to care for his daughter when his wife dies in a tragic train accident. However, when a survivor of the wreck surfaces and claims foul play, Markus suspects his wife was murdered and embarks on a mission to find those responsible.

Insights

IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic76/100
Google Users90%
Director: Anders Thomas JensenGenres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Markus, a recently discharged soldier, returns home to his teenage daughter after his wife's tragic death in a train crash. When a survivor of the crash claims it was no accident, Markus begins to hunt for those responsible, aided by a quirky trio of math enthusiasts and their tech-savvy friend.

Critical Reception

Riders of Justice was met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its unique blend of dark humor, intense action, and heartfelt drama. Critics lauded Mads Mikkelsen's performance and the film's unconventional approach to revenge narratives.

What Reviewers Say

  • A darkly comedic and surprisingly poignant revenge thriller.

  • Mads Mikkelsen delivers a powerful and nuanced performance.

  • The film masterfully balances brutal violence with unexpected wit and emotional depth.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's unexpected emotional core and the compelling performances, particularly from Mads Mikkelsen. Some viewers found the tonal shifts jarring, but the overall sentiment was highly positive, with many praising its originality.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Audience Award at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival and Best Actor for Mads Mikkelsen at the Robert Awards (Danish Film Awards).

Fun Fact

Director Anders Thomas Jensen initially conceived the idea for 'Riders of Justice' around the same time he wrote his previous film, 'Men & Chicken,' but felt the themes were better suited for a more action-oriented story.

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2 reviews
r96sk

r96sk

<em>'Riders of Justice'</em> - entertaining! Based on the poster alone I was expecting a standard <em>'John Wick'</em>-esque action flick, and after the opening few scenes I was anticipating a by-the-numbers revenge flick of Mads Mikkels...

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Mads Mikkelsen seems to be trying to do his level best to reinvigorate Danish cinema for an international audience - and here, again, he performs well. This time, he leads a slightly disparate band of geeks and misfits who are trying to get...