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Movie Reviews of Stander
Movie Review: Based on a true story.
Summary: 5 Stars
the film was based on the true life story of Andre Stander (Tom Jane) who is a white South African police officer in Johannesberg who has a great career and a beautifull wife (Deborah Unger). But soon after a riot that endes up with the killing of some unarmed black civilians and violence happens, he is shocked by the events that just took place and then decides to break the law by becoming a bank robber and goes against the system, so the film shows us how sucsesful he was and how he managed to escape untill he gets imprisoned where he meets two friends who then break out of prison and eventually become partners in crime.
What I liked about this film was the exciting way the film was shot, some of the action scenes were great including a car chase that was hard to believe considering that it was based on a true event. The drama takes place during a difficult time in South Africa where racial upheavel would take place in the late 70's and soon Andre had become a notorious criminal and a wanted man that robbed almost 40 banks wearing various disguises. I think that Tom Jane did a great job portraying this character and made this film more compeling to watch so I deffinently recommend that you buy this or at least rent it.
Movie Review: Amazing: Truth Stranger Than Fiction
Summary: 5 Stars
Stander was one of the least watched and most amazing films of the year. Tom Jane gives a startling, heart ripping, pulse pounding portrayal of outlaw Andre Stander. Stander was the notorious Johannesburg police officer shocked and revolted by what he witnessed as an officer in apartheid driven South Africa. To prove what's wrong Stander embarks on a career of crime - bank robberies to be specific, and he finds he's good at it. Very good indeed.
Though we know what he's doing is inherently wrong, one cannot not route for Stander as he and his gang become more and more daring and flamboyant with their bank heists.
The supporting cast is up to the challenge and Deborah Kara Unger gives a standout performance as Stander's much put-upon wife whom he never stops loving.
Rare is the film that combines such strong social and political commentary with rip-roaring action adventure. This is a truly remarkable effort from director Bronwyn Hughes who'd previously given us fluff like "Harriet the Spy" and the Ben Affleck challenged "Forces of Nature." If she makes more films like "Stander" - she could be collecting gold statuettes.
Movie Review: Great Piece of Cinematic Acheivement
Summary: 5 Stars
Well I live in Montreal, and I had to wait 4 months for this film to get to my one and local theatre. This movie is the true story based on the legend of Andre Stander (Thomas Jane) and his memembers of the Stander bank robbing gang. Andre is a normal man like you and I living the life as a cop. But times are getting harder and harder for Andre with all the warefforts he must complete in Africa. He then realizes why arrest the bad guys while you can be one, and goes on a rampage of bank roberys with great skill. This film was made for a certain audience and they will enjoy it. The acting by Thomas Jane is briliant and I personaly think he should be nominated for something in this film. Well now all I jsut wanna know is were can I find that crazy theme song they have for the movie...its like the theme from the first Driver video game its great anyways ur going to love this movie. BUY IT!Movie Review: The sleeper film of the year
Summary: 5 Stars
This film was only shown about half a dozen times in obscure places over the country, but from what I've heard it looks to be the underground hit of the year. It's amazing how little buzz was recieved, but it's finally coming to DVD in December, just as King Arthur comes out too.
The movie is about a guy named John Stander, played by the underrated Thomas Jane who seems to have the worst luck in getting decent acting roles. He is a South African cop, who is fed up with the brutality of police towards a revolution. So therefore, he decides to go into crime, and becomes one of the most successful bank robbers in history. As quirky a plot as this may seem, it's supposedly all a true story.
I don't know any technical details yet about the DVD itself, but it's only a couple of months away. Anyway, check this out. It's promising to be a big underground sucess.
Movie Review: great robbery movie
Summary: 5 Stars
there is just something about a cop who does bad things that just seems so true. at least this dude ain't trying to hide the fact that he is scandelous. this movie surprised me. at first i thought it was just gonna be another cheesy action flick, but once the storyline started to pick up, you really feel as if it was happening. from the time where tom jane shot that man who was running at him and all the way through, it was just a great set of action sequences placed together. it is definately worth a look for anyone who likes to see the robber's side of the story.