Zulu [VHS]
by Cy Endfield
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Actor: Jack Hawkins, James Booth, Michael Caine, Stanley Baker, Ulla JacobssonDirector: Cy Endfield
Producer: Stanley Baker
Cinematographer: Stephen Dade
Producer: Cy Endfield
Writer: Cy Endfield
Producer: Basil Keys
Producer: Joseph E. Levine
Writer: John Prebble
Edition: VHS Tape
Audio: English (Original Language); Zulu (Original Language)
Format: PAL
Running Time: 138 minutes
Audience Rating: Unrated
VHS Movie Reviews of Zulu [VHS]
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: review of historic battle movie
Summary: 5 Stars
Alarge force of Zulus attack an outlying garrison in Natal, South Africa. The defenders ultimately prevail. The Welsh soldiers drown out the Zulu battle cry with Men of Harlech.Movie Review: GREAT BLU-RAY OF A GREAT FILM AT A DECENT PRICE!
Summary: 5 Stars
I took the advice of several others and purchased this Blu-ray through Amazon.uk instead of through the second hand folks on Amazon here in America. It cost me less than twenty dollars, half of what was charged here. And it arrived (from England) in eight days! This is a perfect blu-ray, a hundred times better than the last DVD print. The colors are clear and crisp, especially the uniforms and the sky. It is 2.25:1 instead of 1:85, giving you the same view of what people saw in 1964. This film is 46 years old, and this blu-ray print is exceptional, as good anything you will see. There are also some great special features, as well as commentary. I think it is the best blu-ray I have ever seen. Get this from England for a reasonable price. One of the truly great films.Movie Review: Great Blu-ray transfer of an excellent film!
Summary: 5 Stars
Do yourself a favor if you want to save some money-- avoid buying this disc from the Amazon Marketplace resellers! I live in the U.S. and ordered this disc directly from Amazon.co.uk because of the price-- it cost me a total of $19.26, including postage, which is less that half what Amazon's U.S. resellers are asking for it! I opted for standard shipping, and received the disc in the mail ten days after I placed the order. As for playback, the disc is Region-free and plays fine on U.S. Blu-ray players. I was enthused by the reviews I'd seen on the Amazon U.K. site and I was not disappointed-- the picture quality of this Blu-ray transfer is superb! While some may be disappointed that the sound is only 2-channel stereo, I found it more than adequate. One note to cinephiles-- the running time of the film is listed on the Amazon U.K. site and on the Blu-ray's case as 133 minutes, while the Internet Movie Database and the U.S. DVD release from MGM list the running time as 138 minutes. In fact, the running time of the film on this Blu-ray disc is the longer 138 minutes, something I confirmed by observing the time code on the on-screen display. Rest assured that you are watching the full, unedited version of Zulu when you purchase this disc!
In addition to the film, there are some special features on the disc:
1. A commentary on the film by Second Unit Director Robert Porter and film historian Sheldon Hall (author of a book on the movie)
2. A short piece on the music of Zulu, featuring an interview with composer John Barry
3. A retrospective on the movie, featuring the aforementioned Sheldon Hall
4. Two documentaries (actually one documentary in two parts) on the making of Zulu, featuring reminiscences by surviving cast members and the widows of star Stanley Baker and co-screenwriter John Prebble
5. The original theatrical trailer
BTW, for those who wonder what other Region-free discs are available, there is a website that lists the info. Go to the Blu-Ray Region Code Info site and select Region A (United States, Canada, and Asian nations such as Japan, Korea, and Hong Kong), Region B (Europe, Australia, and New Zealand), or Region C (Russia and India).
Movie Review: Zulu Blu-ray version
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a quick review of the Blu-ray version. As for the movie itself, I consider it a five star movie. It is one of those classics that you can sit through time and time again and, I believe at one point, Playboy rated this the ultimate number one "guy" movie while placing Gone with the Wind as the ultimate number one "gal" movie.
This Blu-ray version is the first version I have ever seen of an older movie that gets five stars for the transfer to Blu-ray. I was shocked when I fired up the Blu-ray player and threw this DVD in. The transfer is flawless. The detail is amazing and is the best transfer of any movie I have ever seen. I can not emphasize enough the quality of this transfer. If you are hesitating the purchase because you are unsure the cost will be worth the quality, whip out that credit card because you are in for a wonderful experience.
This begs the question "Why aren't all transfers to Blu-ray this good?" I don't know but this certainly sets the standard high. Again, I am shocked and absolutely couldn't be happier with this Blu-ray version. There are a couple of other perks with this purchase like the "making of" and interviews with the actors but, for me, it's all about the quality of the transfer and it is the best I have ever seen.
If you like this movie, you have got to purchase this Blu-ray. You will not be disappointed.
Summary of Zulu [VHS]
"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 WrightAction & Adventure Video
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