Standoff
Director: Adam Alleca
Actors: Laurence Fishburne, Thomas Jane, Ella Ballentine
PlotA young girl named Bird witnesses a brutal assassination carried out by a hitman, Sade. Fleeing for her life, she finds refuge in the home of Carter, a war veteran grappling with his own personal demons. Carter, initially reluctant to help, discovers that protecting Bird offers him a chance at redemption. Armed with limited supplies and a shotgun, he prepares to defend the girl at all costs. As Sade tracks them down, a tense standoff ensues, with Carter determined to outsmart the relentless assassin.
Carter and Bird are barricaded inside his dilapidated farmhouse, utilizing their surroundings to gain an edge against Sade's calculated assaults. Both the hitman and the veteran are pushed to their limits, revealing glimpses of their troubled pasts and the burdens they carry. Carter's resolute determination is matched by Sade's ruthless efficiency, creating an atmosphere charged with suspense and desperation. With each encounter escalating in intensity, the survival of both Carter and Bird hangs precariously in the balance, and every move could be their last.
Writers: Adam Alleca
Release Date: 26 Feb 2016
Runtime: 80 min
Rating: R
Country: Canada, United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
'Standoff' offers solid video and audio quality, strong performances, and a well-written script, though it is limited on extra content and somewhat clichéd.
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