Review of Stander (2003) by Jon S — 15 Mar 2010
Just watched this movie last week through Netflix. I have to say it was pretty good. Stander is the true story of a South African cop in the early 1980's that turns to a life of crime and starts robbing banks. Andre Stander, played by Thomas Jane, who is a highly decorated Captain of the Police Force under apartheid, a grueling time for all South Africans. Tired of the violence against black South Africans and the hypocrisy of the apartheid government he goes on a binge of robbing banks. First he does so alone and then with the help of criminals. I don't remember this movie coming out, which is a shame because it was very good and goes to show if something isn't a blockbuster film its not going to get pushed.
Dexter Flecther (Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels and Band of Brothers) is also in this film. He provides a strong supporting cast. The same can be said for David O'Hara (The Departed). Deborah Kara Unger (The Hurricane and Highlander III: The Final Dimension)is also in the film. She plays Andre's wife. I only mention her because she is still very hot. All and all a very good movie to watch.
This review of Stander (2003) was written by Jon S on 15 Mar 2010.
Stander has generally received positive reviews.
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