It’s pretty routine stuff, and disappointing.

You don't need to watch a South African movie to recognise that, more often than not, it's impossible to tell the hostage taker from the hostage.

It raises uncomfortable questions about the lengths people are willing to go to attain freedom, equality, and justice, which just makes an already fast-paced action movie that much better.

Silverton Siege falls prey to standard hostage negotiation movies cliche, but it’s buoyed by interesting period touches and some strong central performances.