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Bandits (1997)

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Average Rating: 7/10
Reviews Counted: 8
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Release Date: Jul 3, 1997 Wide

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Katja von Garnier (Making Up!) made her feature directorial debut with this German musical comedy-drama about the Bandits, a quartet of female prisoners who rely on music to escape their surroundings. Then they escape for real. During a policeman's ball, they make a getaway and head north to get a hidden cash stash and ship out to South America. Along the way, they take an American hostage and give impromptu concerts. The group skyrockets to fame and cult celebrity status due to the continual

R, 1 hr. 52 min.

Drama, Musical & Performing Arts, Art House & International, Comedy

Directed By: Katja von Garnier

In Theaters: Jul 3, 1997 Wide

On DVD: Mar 21, 2000

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All Critics (16) | Top Critics (6) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (1) | DVD (2)

Achieves its own strange sort of perfection.

January 12, 2007 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

I had a rip roarin' good time and liked the story about these amiable crooks.

October 9, 2001 Full Review Source: Reeling Reviews

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Robin Clifford

Reeling Reviews

There is not much to see here.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Film Journal International

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Thom Bennett

Film Journal International

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This is like a cool movie to watch, but its a one time movie. I really liked it. The music in it was get in it.

June 1, 2008

Ms. Southern Lady

This is a gem. Not many German films are released to the US-we just don't seem to care but this is a rare one. Do not bother reading the plot outline on here-it's crap! Read about this film on www.IMDb.com. Copy and paste this URl and check it out (if ya don't live on the site daily like I do!)

May 2, 2008