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By Argus
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Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Director Cy Endfield and actor Stanley Baker created a box office winner with this stirring account of a small British garrison's defence of the Rorke's Drift mission station against an overwhelming force of Zulu warriors in colonial South Africa.
Misconceptions about such a very fine movie are easy in our era of political correctness. So be assured, a jingoistic, flag-waving paean to colonialism it most certainly is not. There is a strong anti-war message here. From the young private who asks, "why us," to the garrison commander asserting that he came to "build a bridge," the British soldiers are shown to be homesick outsiders in a strange country they find at once fascinating and perilous.
Above all it is a film about valour. The heroes are warriors who share a common bond forged in battle. At its climax the surviving defenders grapple desperately with the proud and mighty Zulu army as each side comes to respect the bravery and prowess of the other. Driven by John Barry's inspiring score, this is a magnificent and unforgettable cinematic experience.
Misconceptions about such a very fine movie are easy in our era of political correctness. So be assured, a jingoistic, flag-waving paean to colonialism it most certainly is not. There is a strong anti-war message here. From the young private who asks, "why us," to the garrison commander asserting that he came to "build a bridge," the British soldiers are shown to be homesick outsiders in a strange country they find at once fascinating and perilous.
Above all it is a film about valour. The heroes are warriors who share a common bond forged in battle. At its climax the surviving defenders grapple desperately with the proud and mighty Zulu army as each side comes to respect the bravery and prowess of the other. Driven by John Barry's inspiring score, this is a magnificent and unforgettable cinematic experience.
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This is an action-packed and factual account of Stanley Baker and his men during a major battle with the Zulus. Amazing photos and an incredible story.
By Filmfan
Format:Blu-ray
Great movie whose battle scenes inspired Peter Jackson when he made LoTR (he mentions this in his audio commentary for Two Towers). The Blu-ray transfer is top notch...amazing. Too bad the blu-ray hasn't been released in North America.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous scenery and Battle Scenes But Silly Scenes of shot Zulus who...
Great historical movie on this famous battle. It is a nvery old production and lacks realism. The soldiers and Zulus supposedly being killed look like kids playing pretend cops... Read more
Published 5 months ago by David McKenzie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Speedy service
Excellent service. The product was as described, although we haven't watched the movie yet, as it's a gift for my son.
Published 5 months ago by Tony Olive
4.0 out of 5 stars
Just a great movie
I had this movie on VHS Tape was faded so I ordered on DVD. It is just a very good movie!!!
Published 6 months ago by WACK
5.0 out of 5 stars
ZULU
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I must advise I have not had time to watch this DVD for colour and visual content on blu ray vs the orginal DVD format. Read more
I must advise I have not had time to watch this DVD for colour and visual content on blu ray vs the orginal DVD format. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Donald A Robertson
5.0 out of 5 stars
ZULU
I saw this movie when it first came out. Stood in line. Well worth the wait. I never saw it again until I got mine. Better than I remember it. Edge of the seat, No let up. Read more
Published 7 months ago by monah98
5.0 out of 5 stars
An absolute classic!!!
This is an amazing movie that puts you on the ramparts at Rourke's Drift. Micheal Caine is fantastic!! Read more
Published on May 12 2011 by Hood
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dated, But Still A Great Movie
This movie, Micheal Caine's first starring role, will probably come across as outdated to many younger first time viewers. Read more
Published on April 27 2011 by Mark Anderson
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great ,but MONO ?
Couldn't remember the song Men Of Harleck and it was earworming me ,so I order the movie , Did I miss the fact it was Mono sound when ordering ( I wouldn't have )? Read more
Published on Mar 16 2011 by gage
4.0 out of 5 stars
British history movie ranked 37th best of all time.
Very good movie based on a true story. The reproduction is not as good as a DVD original movie but the story made you forget the quality.
Published on Feb 2 2010 by Brian Wood
4.0 out of 5 stars
Zulu
Husband asked for this old movie for Christmas, had no idea whether I could get it all these years later, especially on DVD. Read more
Published on Jan 15 2010 by Joanne Arnold
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