Great War movie

Rating: 7/10 (6 March 2004)

This is based on a true story and, as best I have learned it remarkably accurate to the truth. The story is told from the perspective of a small number of British soldiers stationed in Africa who must defend themselves against thousands of Zulu soldiers led by the great King Shaka Zulu.
Given their heroic efforts (and a little luck) it almost seems unrealistic that these men could withstand the odds. Sometimes truth can be stranger than fiction.
Acting is decent but not outstanding. The main draw of this movie is the plot, the drama, and the constant action and tension.
Unfortunately for today's viewers, this is really one of those epic movies that loses a lot when moved from the big screen to the small screen. Still, it is well worth watching if you like war movies.