Shadowing Practice: Mads Mikkelsen RIDERS OF JUSTICE Interviews - Learn English Speaking with Video
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So, hey Mats, this is Philip from Switzerland.
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How are you?
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I'm Philip.
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I like your backdrop.
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Some interesting people.
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Thank you so much.
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So there is a guy you probably know pretty much.
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This one here.
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Oh, he's up there.
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Dental spot.
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I like it.
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Yeah.
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So how are you?
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Are you at your home?
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Are you in Denmark or where are you?
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I'm in Spain. In Spain?
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Oh great, you live in Spain?
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No, I have a little house there.
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So beautiful weather in Spain I can say.
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Great, great.
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So let's talk about your latest movie, Writers of Justice.
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We talk about after a rail accident, math genius Otto does not want to believe in a coincidence.
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He's doing research with two buddies.
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The three contact one of the victim families with his theory.
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As a result, your character soldier Marcus and his daughter Matilda are drawn into a campaign of revenge.
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So what do you like the most about this crazy story?
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Yeah, that is one way to pitch it, of course.
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The pitch itself, I would have to read it.
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But knowing the way that Anders Thomas, the director, is addressing these topics, I love everything about it because he has a very unique style.
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It's dark, dark humor.
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It's very poetic and it's also insane.
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And this time he's morphed it in with, let's say, contemporary realistic drama as well.
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So there's a lot to love in here here.
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Yeah, the character of my character is a man who's incapable of helping his daughter through this period
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because he's incapable of helping himself.
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He's got PTSD.
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He has got very little tools to solve problems.
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There's only one way he knows to solve problems and that is to let it go.
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She's dead.
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We are moving on.
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Then they come and visit him and tells him it's not a coincidence.
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And then obviously all hell breaks loose.
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I love the whole thing.
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I also love the the character.
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I love the fact that he's got cracks.
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We know that he will explode or he will implode eventually.
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So there was a lot of themes going on in the film that I enjoyed.
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Okay, so the movie is also about friendship.
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Do you believe it's possible you have a real deep friendship
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with a completely other person with a completely other background in real life?
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Absolutely.
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You don't only see it in the human world, you see it in the animal world sometimes.
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It's just that if you're a lost enough soul and you feel alone enough, there is a family for you out there.
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It might be a crazy family, but there is one.
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And that is one of the topics of Anders Thomas Jensen always.
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He believes that there is a spot in the sunlight for you, no matter who you are.
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Your character Marcus is always so serious and focused.
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Didn't you have to laugh at the other characters sometimes because they're hilarious funny?
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No, I'm actually very good at not laughing in situations.
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I try to take the situation serious but it was quite frustrating
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because normally I am the rhetorically insane character who's saying the most insane things
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and this time I was not so i was a little jealous sometimes
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because i could see they were having fun
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and i was just feeding them the ball but
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that was my character
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and luckily i have i have some interesting stuff going on as well for him
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and he is insane in a different way so so that comes across
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okay okay so the the that film was very successful in denmark did you have any
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Do you have any reaction from the public or from your fans so far?
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I wasn't home when we opened it, actually.
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I was away.
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I know that the people me liked it uh and
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and the people who didn't like it didn't write me
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so uh so i but it was a massive success that's true
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and and then it was shut down because of the covet
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and we will take it up again and
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and hopefully there'll be more people who can come
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and watch it um it's a very good reaction
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because as i said he has cloned his his normal insane universe with something realistic as well
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and it was a challenge and
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and something we had to address how to build the bridge
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and i think he achieved it masterfully
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and that's one of the reasons why the film is coming across like it is okay
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so my time is almost up what what should the audience
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take away from the film what's your hope there's a lot of messages in there.
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Obviously, it's about faith or the lack of faith.
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Is everything just random or is there a reason why we're here?
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But in general, I think it doesn't matter who you are and what you are dealing with in your life.
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There is a spot in the sunlight for you as well.
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Just have to look for it.
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Matt, thank you so much.
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Congratulations to the movie and all the best for you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you so much.
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Exploring English Through a Mads Mikkelsen Interview
Interviews like the one with Mads Mikkelsen about Riders of Justice are goldmines for English learners. They blend casual conversation with deeper discussions, making them perfect for english speaking practice. The dialogue flows naturally, with phrases that mirror real-life interactions, from small talk about locations ("Are you in Denmark or where are you?") to analyzing a movie’s themes. This mix helps you get comfortable with both everyday chat and more complex ideas—great for IELTS speaking practice too!
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "I like your backdrop" – A friendly way to compliment someone’s setting, useful in video calls or in-person chats.
- "That is one way to pitch it" – Means "That’s one way to describe it," perfect for agreeing or adding nuance to a topic.
- "All hell breaks loose" – A vivid phrase for when a situation becomes chaotic, great for storytelling.
- "He’s got cracks" – Describes someone with visible flaws or vulnerabilities, a subtle way to talk about character traits.
- "Morphed it in with" – Means "blended it with," ideal for discussing combinations (e.g., "She morphed jazz in with pop music").
Step-by-Step Shadowing Guide for This Video
Shadowing (or shadow speak) is a powerful tool to improve english pronunciation and fluency. Here’s how to use this interview:
- Listen once: Focus on the overall flow. Notice how Mikkelsen pauses and emphasizes words like "dark humor" or "PTSD."
- Repeat in real time: Pause after 2-3 seconds and mimic his tone, speed, and stress. Pay attention to short phrases like "Thank you so much"—they’re easy to miss but key for natural speech.
- Break down tricky parts: Phrases like "contemporary realistic drama" have multiple syllables. Say them slowly, then build speed. Record yourself and compare to the video to spot differences.
- Practice with a partner: Role-play the interview. One person asks the questions, the other answers using Mikkelsen’s phrases. This boosts confidence in real conversations.
By working through this dialogue, you’ll not only learn new words but also how to use them in context—making your English sound more natural and confident.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | are drawn · was shut |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | people who didn · people who can |
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.