They don't make movies like this any more!

Rating: 10/10 (27 January 2005)

First, if you're looking for a movie that tries for historical content, as well as a good story, then this is your flick! I remember this film as a kid, mainly because it was one of my Dad's all time favorites. Yes, not only do I watch it whenever it comes on, but I own a legal copy of it as well. Well worn, I might add.
But, what drives me to watch and re-watch this classic, is the storyline and the characters. You'll notice that you'll see a lot of familiar faces such as Stanley Baker, Jack Hawkins, and a very young Micheal Caine. (One of his first major roles.) An additional note, it helps to watch the 1978 epic, Zulu Dawn first, just to get some background on the events leading up this movie's epic battle scenes.
One spoiler of note. In one of the battle scenes, one of the charges of the Zulu Warriors has them running in a field towards the compound of the English Garrison. When running, the warriors pass by a stone obelisk, which is a memorial to the Zulu Warriors that was put in place many years later to honor their fallen. Goes to show that this film was shot on some of the original ground that the battle was fought on.
Enjoy these two great movies, with your favorite drink(s) and a very large popcorn!