Zulu
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Movie Reviews of Zulu
Movie Review: Zulu
Summary: 5 Stars
This is perhaps the one of the best war films ever made. Despite what people may say it was based upon real events and reflected them reasonably accurately.
Chard and Bromhead were both interesting Characters. In reality both were relatively old for their respective ranks and it could be considered that they had both been overlooked and left behind at Rourke's Drift by the Main Briish force as it was considered an unimportant position. However both were professionally trained and this together with the profesionalism of the other soldiers is what allowed them to succesfully defeat 4000 zulus.
The film does not glorify War, but does aknowledge the courage, attention to duty and camaraderie of the people taking part. A small point but to other reviewers - the soldiers taking part were predominantly Welsh, and not English - There is an important difference
Movie Review: All-Time Classic!
Summary: 5 Stars
Zulu is one of the all-time great war movies - a genuine macho epic, done incredibly well. This isn't a moronic shoot-em-up, this is history done intelligently and entertaining as all heck!The recent DVD by MGM studios is the "must have" version by serious fans. All other versions are mastered poorly and that's shameful considering the brilliance of this incredible film.
This latest MGM release on DVD has a sharp, clean picture, presented in a tight 2.85:1 widescreen ratio and good sound as well. It has subtitling and a trailer as well. The colors are vibrant and there is minimal scratches or digital "artifacts" as in other versions available. For the price, the MGM DVD is the definitive version to get.
This legendary film deserves the full "Criterion treatment" if any film does and I look forward to the day when it gets the commercial release it truly deserves. Nuff said.
Movie Review: The Alamo, only done the British way...
Summary: 5 Stars
Aside from the 60's glitches this film is an ultimate classic. It is possibly the first film that aknowledges the fact the British have a truly proud and GLORIOUS military history, certainly out does our (U.S) military history by a million miles.
80 fighting fit British soldiers hold of a horde of just over 4000 Zulu's who have been trained in combat since birth. The true story has it that the commanding officers Bromehead and Chard were not actually in command, one of the inferiors took over but that's not the point. The fact is that this is a brilliantly cast film with a dialogue that beats the hell out of all the Hollywood films made today.
Meh, all I can say is GOD SAVE THE QUEEN! I want to become a British citizen.
Oh and just to get one thing straight, 3/4 of the British forces in the battle were English and 1/4 were Welsh.
Movie Review: Thank goodness I was in a "modern" war!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is really a terrific account of 1870's warfare. The British outpost was ordered to stand its ground in the face of overwhelming odds; and they did. In their bright red coats, buttoned at the neck (even tho in 100+ degree heat) a hundred soldiers and officers took on 5000 Zulu warriors who were mad about something (maybe it was because foriegn troops were on their land uninvited). It truly was inspiring to watch as the British did not begin fighting until the Zulu warriors were within one hundred yards of their lines. The hand-to-hand combat definitely favored the visitors. At the end, only a handful of British soldiers were left standing because the home team appreciated their fight and determination in trying to win. This is a 1964 movie and should not be missied, even if it means stayiing up late to watch it.Movie Review: Impressive Epic
Summary: 5 Stars
"Zulu" is one of those rare moments in cinema when war is depicted with such realistic, nail-biting authenticity. This film was broadcast a few years ago on the History Channel, with historians speaking freely on how accurate the portrayal of the men at Roarke's Drift is.I was overjoyed to see such a fine print at last on DVD. Shot in Ultra Technirama 70, the sharpness and color will overwhelm all who see it. I have always felt Technirama was the best of the widescreen processes, with such films as "Spartacus", "The Alamo" and "King of Kings" utilizing its epic proportions. Although the sound is mono, and doesn't open up as well in surround sound, this slight setback shouldn't put anyone off from purchasing this disc, and at such a modest price, too.