Zulu: Cy Endfield, Stanley Baker, Jack Hawkins, Ulla Jacobsson, James Booth, Michael Caine, Nigel Green, Ivor Emmanuel, Paul Daneman, Glynn Edwards, Neil McCarthy, David Kernan, Gary Bond, Peter Gill, Tom Gerrard, Patrick Magee, Richard Davies (II), Denys Graham, Dafydd Havard, Dickie Owen, Larry Taylor: Amazon.ca: Video

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"Sentries have come in from the hill, sir.... They report Zulus to the southeast. Thousands of them." One of the best pure action movies ever made, this rousing adventure recounts the true story of a small 18th-century regiment of British troops (including a very blue-blooded turn by a young Michael Caine) endlessly besieged by an seemingly unceasing number of fierce attackers. Although the basic premise has since been executed with more technical skill and panache (most notably by Aliens and Michael Mann's The Last of the Mohicans), it's unlikely that anything will ever top the utter spectacle and, above all, sheer unbelievable size of the combat scenes that almost wholly comprise the last half of this film. A gloriously exhilarating essential for anyone looking to get lost in the heat of cinematic battle, topped off with a healthy dose of gallows humor. Not to be missed. Richard Burton voiced the stirring narration. Zulu was followed by a slightly dry but still recommended prequel, Zulu Dawn. --Andrew Wright

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5.0 out of 5 stars A real extravaganza!, Feb 24 2004

By	Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Zulu (Widescreen) (DVD)

In January 1879, the British launched a war against the Zulu nation of South Africa, expecting that their well-trained and -equipped armies would have an easy time. An army of some 1,350 soldiers was engaged by the Zulu warriors at Isandlwana and almost completely annihilated. Following this victory, the Zulus moved back along the British path to a small supply station at Rorke's Drift, which contained a good deal of supplies and some 150 British soldiers. Over the day and night of Wednesday, 22 January 1879, and into the following morning, the Zulus launched attack after attack against the small garrison, but were unable to overcome its defenses and finally retired to Zulu land. The British public, hungry for heroes in the aftermath of Isandlwana, were overjoyed at this plucky action, and some eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded to defenders of Rorke's Drift. This is their story.

OK, as always with Hollywood, you must accept that history will be changed to make it more "interesting," and this movie is no exception. However, that said, this is a great movie, with lots of great action and heroism. I liked that while the British were portrayed as heroic (with just enough human weakness thrown in) the Zulus were also portrayed as disciplined warriors, honorable and brave. The cast is wonderful, with Nigel Green doing an excellent job of portraying Colour Sgt. Bourne with a great mix of almost superhuman soldiering and vulnerable humanity. And, I must add, that the scenery was excellent, helping to make this movie a real extravaganza.

So, if you are looking for a clear-eyed and realistic recreation of the 1879 battle of Rorke's Drift, you will need to look elsewhere. But, if you are looking for a movie of Victorian-era colonial warfare, with action, heroism and lots of gunfire, then this is the movie for you. I love it!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Blu-Ray Great, Sep 26 2009

By	D. Cooke (canada, courtice) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Zulu (Widescreen) (DVD)

Just purchased the Blu-Ray version of Zulu from Amazon.UK.
It plays with no problem on a North American Blu-Ray player.
The cost was way lower, than what the private guys are trying to scalp you for on amazon and ebay. Doesn't even seem to be available from Amazon.ca.
There were lots of interesting extras on the Blu-Ray ( usually I can't be bothered with the stuff they dump on as extras )
Hopefully they will continue to make Blu-Ray available as all region disks, and give up on that Region controlled B.S.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb action movie - especially the soundtrack..., Aug 31 2007

By	Ste Cork - See all my reviews

This review is from: Zulu (Widescreen) (DVD)

.. both the Zulu chanting and the Welsh singing are very well done, and what other war film even has a face-off with both sides trying to out-sing each other at one point? ( can I buy a CD of the Zulu chanting? ).

An incredibly good film that's very hard to fault. A minor historical inaccuracy is present in that Caine's character ( G.Bromhead ) was in real life very hard of hearing, so handed command over to Chard for practicality despite being both senior and experienced ( Caine played him a little foppishly at first, until the story progressed ). Hollywood ignored that fact and switched their seniority to avoid the deafness detracting fom the story, but that's about all that's wrong.

One of the classic mass-battle films. Also excellent to show the aftermath.

In the thanks section of the credits there's a special thanks to Mangosuthu Buthelezi ( whoe made an appearance in the film as their king ) and the Zulu nation, who supplied many of the extras, so high marks too for authenticity.

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5.0 out of 5 stars So where's Zulu Dawn?
Trying to find this movie and it's only available in Region 2. What gives?

Is it coming to the US soon?

Published on Jun 23 2004 by Kahuna Pete

3.0 out of 5 stars Basically an Anti-War Movie
Zulu is basically more of an antiwar movie than an action adventure flick. War is not glamorized in Zulu and it is shown in all its horrific repulsiveness. Read more

Published on Jun 8 2004 by Charles J. Rector

5.0 out of 5 stars Girls can love this movie too!
I have always enjoyed this movie since I was a little girl. At 27 I love it even more. The gentleman behavior of the English, the breathtaking battle sequences and the fantastic... Read more

Published on May 31 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant film of the fight at Rorke's Drift
The heroic stand by British soldiers at Rorke's Drift against 4,000 Zulu warriors is superb filmmaking, detailing the event in widescreen Technicolor that also underscores the... Read more

Published on May 29 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars A five star if ever there was one

I've watched this film a couple of times and am always impressed. It is based on the factual story of the 1879 decimation of the 24th Foot Regiment of Welsh infantry at... Read more

Published on May 21 2004 by Joseph H Pierre

5.0 out of 5 stars Blimey! This film sends a bloody thrill up my knickers
Every time I see this film (almost daily), tears come to my eyes. The empire will never die! God save the Queen! (Bono sucks, k gets killed in a film, life is good, pass the corn)

Published on May 18 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must See
Simply spectacular. Look for Michael Caine in his first role ever.

Published on May 9 2004

2.0 out of 5 stars What??? NO Extras????
On the UK Paramount DVD release there are some truly wonderful extras. For some bizarre, inexplicable reason the extras been excluded from this version. Read more

Published on Mar 26 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Zulu- A very enjoyable adventure
Some war films are just plain boring, and others are way too graphic(personal opinions of course), but thank goodness that Zulu is neither of these. Read more

Published on Feb 22 2004 by Zach T Yonk

5.0 out of 5 stars Zulu
This is my favorite movie. I have watched it over and over again and it is the most exciting action drama I have seen. Read more

Published on Feb 4 2004 by Dennis C. Clements