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Riders of Justice
Retfærdighedens ryttere
2020 116 min Denmark, Sweden 18+
★7.8
Action, Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Director: Anders Thomas Jensen
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Description
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.
Budget:
$5.3M
US Gross:
$77,115
Worldwide:
$679,505
Starring
Mads Mikkelsen
Actor
Nikolaj Lie Kaas
Actor
Andrea Heick Gadeberg
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2022
— Best International Feature Film
Key opinion
Retfærdighedens ryttere is a highly acclaimed Danish genre-blending film that weaves dark comedy, tragedy, and thriller elements into a study of grief and trauma. While it uses a revenge-thriller premise to draw audiences in, the consensus highlights its focus on character dynamics, the absurdity of fate, and the bonds formed between a group of social misfits.
| Acting | Mads Mikkelsen provides a grounded, emotionally nuanced performance that elevates the film beyond a standard revenge-thriller archetype. | |
| Originality | The film masterfully balances disparate tones, transitioning seamlessly between brutal violence, existential philosophy, and dark, eccentric humor. | |
| Acting | The ensemble cast creates a compelling, albeit unconventional, core of characters whose maladjusted behavior provides both comedic levity and surprising emotional depth. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay successfully integrates complex themes of causality, statistics, and human connection into a coherent, tightly plotted narrative. | |
| Ending | The ending remains a point of contention, with some viewers feeling it fails to deliver a satisfying conclusion to the setup. | |
| Theme | The characterization of the supporting troupe is debated; some find the "misfits" to be deep, resonant characters, while others view them as grotesque or under-developed caricatures. |