Zulu (DVD, 2009)

This romantic movie has long been over looked and misidentified. It is one of the best written and best directed movies bar none. Narrated by Richard Burton, he sets the tone, at the start and the end, as only this powerful personality can do. As a properly written musical score needs to begin and finish on the same note in order to provide completeness, so it is with movies. This simple start and finish “trick” prevents the viewer from walking away with a feeling of emptiness. Feeling dissatisfied. Feeling of incompleteness. Endfield and Baker make the most of Burton’s talents to ensure the viewer is not cast aside at the end.

I use the term "romantic" in the true literary and artistic sense. The many examples of romantic style seem so obvious, such as “Can man win and live”; “Respect for thy fellow man”; “Shame and Humility versus Pride and Courage”; and the conflicts –“…is it OK for the Zulus to be proud but not the white men?”. As for the elements of realism and naturalism, yes they are present; but, they are tertiary to the enjoyment of the movie.

The plot and theme are the stuff that inspire Michelangelo to create his "David". As an objectivist, I see visions of Ayn Rand's literary characters sprinkled throughout this movie. If Cy Endfield and Stanley Baker knew not of Miss Rand, then their knowledge of romantic action/style originated self-made and that makes this treasure all the more unique! The musical score and background landscape are all complimentary. Any fan of "Atlas Shrugged" or "The Fountainhead" will readily see this DVD as a complement and necessity to their home movie collection.

The characters within this movie are a little stiff at the onset of the movie; but, seem to mature as the movie progresses. But then, this is how greatest occurs, is it not? Based on historic events, this is the story of British soldiers in Africa who are ordered to defend an outpost outnumbered 30-to-1 against a Zulu warrior army. They are ready to hold until relieved.

This is an excellent movie featuring the first performance of Michael Caine. Detailing a remarkable true incident during the wars in South Africa about 150 years ago, this story focuses on a group of exceptionally brave Englishmen defending a fort against impossible odds - hoards of Zulu warriors. Inspired.

In the first 10 minutes we watched this movie we weren't sure we would enjoy it to much, but after hearing so much about the battle scenes well it definitely was pretty good. Really liked the redone and remastered film too, 10 times better than the video tape version I had seen from the 1980's.

The movie took a long time to get here. Other than that everything was fine. ......................................................................................................................................................................

I needed this movie as part of a class project and it worked very well.
I appreciated that the description was accurate on the listing.

This is my second copy of Zulu. My first DVD was worn out. Everyone that I let borrow it Loved it and it just got overly used. BUT its absolutely fantastic. One of the best older movies IVe ever seen and will watch again. The acting is superb and the natives ( all real ZULU Warriors) will leave no doubt in your mind just how scary this got in real life.. What i was most impressed with its the fact this was a TRUE STORY. The scenery such as the vallys and mountains in this is just breathtaking . Its filmed all outdoors and its magnificent.
MIchael Caine, Stanley Baker, Jack Hawkins all young and in there prime for acting.. its understandable how they made it big.

Sellor's service was OK. Movie was new high quality just as stated. Also it was a bargan price. The dealer deserves a chance dispite some negative feed back some others left. I think the only problem was he does a high volume business and that sometimes leads to some problems.You can't please everyone. I can see this dealer tries very hard to please. Good luck to him!

The ending makes you feel excellent with the signing of 'The Men Of Harden" while standing ground against the Savages.Perhaps the South Wales Borders could be used in our cities to fight the crime and gangs that plauge our society.

this Movie is by far the best account of the Drifts Battle Missing only the Brave water run, and it would be hard for movie goers to belave

I loved ZULU one of the top war films. The movie is based on the real life story of the Britsh Army in Africa , or now know as South Africa.

This movie is actually a fairly accurate account of a famous battle in South Africa in 1879. Great acting and cinematography, and entertaining characters as well. Unfortunately, the seller did not deliver the product. Too bad.

DVD IN EXCELLENT SHAPE..APPRECIATE THE SERVICE...PROCESS MOSTLY PAINLESS..WOULD LOOK FOR MORE FPRODUCTS

One of the best movies I have seen. Based on factual. Good sale delivered soon after payment. No problems.