We have great respect for the book and the film must stand on its own legs.

The film currently stands as the 36th-highest-grossing of all time.

"I think the film stands on its own merits."

The group talks; they vote; as in so many other instances, the human drama and the film stand still.

He states that the film has a cult status and stands as a 'classic of its genre'.

Each film and series stands independent from the others.

The films themselves stand above time and place while being completely specific.

A film released in March does not stand a chance!

But while the two films stand alone perfectly well, they also enrich each other.

The film stood as a back-door pilot for the show, which would star Campbell, if the movie was successful.