Stander is a reality-inspired film about a South African police officer who, after a life changing assignment to a riot, decides to turn his back on the authorities and become a bank robber.
The movie starts out as a cop film, develops into serious, political drama (the riot scene is extremely realistic, well done and very disturbing), and then turns into a fun-filled crime spree movie. The fact that it is based on reality doesn't automatically guarantee success, and so I was surprised to find the character developments to be convincing all the way through.
It's an excellent film, and Thomas Jane acts surprisingly well. This isn't The Punisher or the Deep Blue Sea action-Thomas Jane. This is actually an acting performance, rather than an exercise in looking cool or bemused.
The film has everything needed for entertainment. Good drama, good action, good fun and good acting. I would highly recommend it - it deserves much more notice than it has received.
The movie starts out as a cop film, develops into serious, political drama (the riot scene is extremely realistic, well done and very disturbing), and then turns into a fun-filled crime spree movie. The fact that it is based on reality doesn't automatically guarantee success, and so I was surprised to find the character developments to be convincing all the way through.
It's an excellent film, and Thomas Jane acts surprisingly well. This isn't The Punisher or the Deep Blue Sea action-Thomas Jane. This is actually an acting performance, rather than an exercise in looking cool or bemused.
The film has everything needed for entertainment. Good drama, good action, good fun and good acting. I would highly recommend it - it deserves much more notice than it has received.