Silverton Siege

Name: Silverton Siege
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: April 27, 2022
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Arnold Vosloo, Elani Dekker, Jacques Gombault, Justin Strydom, Keaton Ditchfield

2022

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Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): April 27, 2022 | Not Rated

Starring: Arnold Vosloo, Elani Dekker, Jacques Gombault, Justin Strydom, Keaton Ditchfield, Maureen Wells, Noxolo Dlamini, Stefan Erasmus, Thabo Rametsi, Tumisho Masha

Summary: Follows three young freedom fighters who seek refuge in a South African bank in Silverton, and take the bank and its customers hostage and would only release them in exchange for the release of Nelson Mandela.

Director: Mandla Dube

Genre(s): Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 100 min

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NME Paul Bradshaw

Apr 29, 2022

There’s plenty to admire in Silverton Siege, but most of it comes from the true story itself, with the film squandering every opportunity it has to make an impact. Read full review

Screen Rant Ferdosa Abdi

Apr 29, 2022

Despite its flaws, it encourages a re-examination of Apartheid South Africa and a closer look at the tiny sparks that lit the flame known as the Free Nelson Mandela campaign and the overall cultural shift against Apartheid. Read full review

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Mauro_Lanari

Jun 2, 2022

(Mauro Lanari)
Criticized for simplifications and distortions of the real events, it sets a goal and achieves it without getting lost in frills.

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Ralfbergs

Jun 26, 2022

The movie is okay, but while watching some moments felt unrealistic but I thought ok it is based on real story so maybe happened like that. And then I read that the real story, while similar, many of things here didn't happen, then eh it loses its credibility. Plus, while yes such movies areThe movie is okay, but while watching some moments felt unrealistic but I thought ok it is based on real story so maybe happened like that. And then I read that the real story, while similar, many of things here didn't happen, then eh it loses its credibility. Plus, while yes such movies are important, I think misconstruing their narrative to emphasize on some aspects can backfire since it isn't fully what happened. Also for me a bit weird that movie message is that it should inspire young people for them to know they can also influence the world - but by the movie it feels that the inspiration is to arm yourself and do it the aggressive way which for me is not the best thing to teach.… Expand

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PurpleCrayon4U

Apr 28, 2022

1st time Director wanted 60% factual, created 100% doubtful - Silverton Siege is based upon a real life siege in South Africa 1980. As depicted in the film, the three antagonists enter the bank and take hostages - This now ends our 60% factual commitment from the Director. The events of the1st time Director wanted 60% factual, created 100% doubtful - Silverton Siege is based upon a real life siege in South Africa 1980. As depicted in the film, the three antagonists enter the bank and take hostages - This now ends our 60% factual commitment from the Director. The events of the actual Silverton Siege are very violent and disturbing, and I'll let you all look up the details. Overall this film, Silverton Siege, tells of events in 1 hour 40 minutes in what should have taken 20 minutes to capture - the rest of the film is to exponate and exaggerate only a very small portion of actual events.… Expand

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