Review of Zulu (1964) by Alexander K — 07 Mar 2013
By 1964 the British empire had collapsed and the crown's former possessions had gained political independence. That year, "Zulu" offered filmgoers a vision of British hardiness in the face of fierce native resistance.
The film does not acknowledge the irony of its own existence or offer political commentary on empire; is a shameless exercise in romanticism and war-movie heroics. Yet it is a rich and rewarding film nevertheless.
The look and sound of the encircling Zulu army create an atmosphere that filmmakers have often sought to replicate, as Peter Jackson did with his orc hordes in "The Lord of the Rings.".
This review of Zulu (1964) was written by Alexander K on 07 Mar 2013.
Zulu has generally received positive reviews.
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