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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By H. R. Trigg
Format:DVD
Based upon the true life story of a Police Captain in the South African Police force during the peak of apartheid unrest in the late 70’s, when he becomes more and more appalled at the actions of the force (culminating with his killing an unarmed man in the Soweto riots), Stander becomes the countries most successful bank robber (and respected by the general population) in an effort to highlight that it’s not just the black man that commits the crimes. The film becomes more and more interesting as the situation gets more and more out of control, with the whole force desperately trying to catch him as he (and his gang) make the force look like idiots. This is an exciting film, very well acted (especially by the lead Thomas Jane) and directed very effectively. This deserved more than a straight to dvd release here in the UK.
A gem!
A gem!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
Based on the true story of South African Police captain Andre Stander, this film is a really good account of both his crime spree in the late '70s/early '80s and also the injustices of Apartheid. Beautifully directed it looks very period and the acting, particularly Thomas Jane in the title role is brilliant.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By K. A. John
Format:DVD
Based on a true story,this movie is great!I picked up this movie and never thought it would be this good,I was so wrong.Its unbelievable in places and honestly if this film wasnt true you would think the director is having a laugh in making this film.The way in which the Stander gang went about robbing banks and their disguises,were truely on times ridiculous you had to pinch yourself and ask did this actually happen!The acting is good,Directing superb and Thomas Jane is excellent,this has got to be one of the films of the year.If you love Thomas Jane this film is for you,see it to believe it you will not be disappointed!!!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
DVD
This was one of my favourites of the films I have bought I thoroughly enjoyed it and liked the characters too
Published 15 days ago by alex david younger
4.0 out of 5 stars
Solid period action movie
My wife is South African, and her dad was once involved in the hunt for Stander, so when I found this on Amazon... well, I had to get it. Read more
Published on 8 April 2011 by Andrew W. M. Perry
4.0 out of 5 stars
A solid movie and a great performance by Thomas Jane.
This is the kind of movie that i love: no one has ever heard of it, but it's really good. It's like opening the pocket of an old jacket and finding inside it 10 bucks! Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2010 by Leonidas
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very distinctive and memorable true-life thriller
This is a film that's all the more fascinating for being adapted from a true story. When police captain Andre Stander shoots an unarmed black protester during an anti-Apartheid... Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2010 by Benminx
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice and entertaining movie
Though the story might recall many others already shot,
(recent and not) all in all it's a good action movie.
(recent and not) all in all it's a good action movie.
Published on 7 Aug 2010 by A. Maffei
4.0 out of 5 stars
Stander by this man
With a low box office profile, this works in many ways. The bank raids are tense and thrilling and it is well cast. It combines a road, heist and social narrative film all-in-one. Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2010 by M. Needham
3.0 out of 5 stars
a "true" story that is just that....true!
The words "based on a true story" or "based on true events" at the beginning of a film is often times something to be very wary of, particularly in the hands of some of the more... Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2010 by Mr. Rwj Nixon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Undiscovered Gem
Completely brilliant depiction of a perhaps unwitting critic of south African racial policies, based on a true story. Read more
Published on 12 July 2009 by Mr. Pa Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
A true story
Frequently miscast as an action hero, the edgy Thomas Jane hits character paydirt with this gripping crime caper. Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2009 by Billy Ray Cyrus
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great South African film
South African film, based on a true story of a detective who started robbing banks during his lunch hour, then being called in to investigate the same robberies himself. Read more
Published on 3 July 2008 by D. Brusca
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