Historically accurate, to a degree

Rating: Null/10 (17 November 2001)

This film, to a certain degree, is historically accurate. It depicts what is perhaps the most glorious moment in British military history - 11 Victoria Crosses won in a single action.
The acting is superb; the action scenes are done just right; the authenticity is breathtaking. I remember seeing this film as a child and being blown away.
The only unfortunate thing about it is, that no matter what I've read or seen since (including a visit to the South Wales Borderer's museum in Brecon), I can find no reference to a Colour Sergeant Bourne - easily the film's best character.
That aside, this is definately one of the best British films ever made and it's a shame that "Zulu Dawn" had to come along and tarnish it