Riders of Justice

About Riders of Justice

"Riders of Justice" is a Danish action comedy-drama film that was released in 2020. The film tells the story of Markus, a deployed military man, who has to return home to care for his daughter after his wife dies in a tragic train accident. When a survivor of the wrecked train surfaces claiming foul play, Markus begins to suspect that his wife was murdered and embarks on a mission to seek revenge.

Making / Production

"Riders of Justice" is directed by Anders Thomas Jensen and produced by Sisse Graum Jørgensen and Sidsel Hybschmann. The cinematography is handled by Kasper Tuxen, and the film editing is done by Nicolaj Monberg. The visual effects and stunts were performed and managed by skilled professionals, adding a touch of realism to the movie.

Actors

• Mads Mikkelsen as Markus: Mikkelsen delivered a remarkable performance, portraying a grieving yet determined soldier who is skilled in combat.
• Nikolaj Lie Kaas as Otto: Kaas stands out as a brilliant mathematician and survivor of the train crash, who helps Markus in his revenge mission.
• Andrea Heick Gadeberg as Mathilde: Gadeberg plays Markus's daughter, brilliantly portraying a teenaged girl facing loss and turmoil.
• Lars Brygmann as Lennart: Brygmann plays an eccentric colleague of Otto who becomes instrumental in Markus's quest for justice.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Mads Mikkelsen and director Anders Thomas Jensen have collaborated on several other projects before "Riders of Justice".
• Despite its dark themes, "Riders of Justice" is noteworthy for its unexpected humor and nuanced approach to the subject of grief and loss.
• This is the fifth film that Mads Mikkelsen and Nikolaj Lie Kaas have appeared in together.

Quotes

• "Life is random. It doesn't matter how much we try to calculate it." - Otto
• "We're a team now, and teams stick together." - Markus
• "I'm not crazy, I'm just grieving." - Mathilde

Music, Soundtrack

• "Riders of Justice" features a suspenseful and atmospheric score by Jeppe Kaas, enhancing the dramatic moments on screen.
• The film also subtly incorporates modern and classical music tracks to emphasize its emotional tone.

Awards

As of the data available, "Riders of Justice" has not received any specific awards. However, the film has been recognized for its strong performances, unique story, and well-executed action sequences.