Great 1960's epic that looks beautiful on Blu-ray

Rating: 10/10 (12 April 2014)

I can't add much to the already great reviews. I will attempt to point out the negatives, from the perspective of a younger viewer.
This is an early 60's film (released 1964, but copyright 1963). On the Blu- Ray release, the cinematography is peerless and high quality. Audio was recorded mono (not stereo). The FX is 60's... fake 60's blood, and largely unrealistic hand-to-hand combat. But it doesn't detract at all, because the warriors and characters are very real.
After reading the real history of the battle of Rourke's Drift, I was surprised at the lesser British and Zulu casualties vs. what's depicted in the film (17 British killed, 300 Zulu killed).
Nevertheless, this film is a true classic.