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# Zulu Dawn

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Zulu Dawn

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## Customer Reviews

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    Blu Ray Version a Buy!
  

*by H***N on Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2018*

This review  discusses the relative strengths and weaknesses of the Blu Ray 2013 Severin release compared to the older DVD version..  This to best guide potential purchasers;  Amazon unfortunately combines reviews of all versions which in turn can confuse those seeking guidance. I also discuss the Film and its extras .CONTEXT OF REVIEW:Here it really matters. I watched and listened to the Blu Ray version using my Oppo 103 Darbee Ed. player set to 40, image seen on my Mitsuibishi DLP 54inch screen, sound thru my Snells left/right and Polk center speaker . Audio selected, via disc option, was;Dolby Digital.. Sound  processed  by an Onkyo TX-SR707,a relatively higher end Receiver I have reviewed on Amazon. A second sound option on the disc itself (DTS-HD) was experimented with but the  Dolby  Digital  2.0 worked best.  Lastly, I  own the much older DVD version.  I watched  that DVD completely to accurately compare and contrast it with the newer Blu Ray. I was eager to hear the older DVD for reasons made clear below.  Of all things, the audio transfer in the older DVD  is  atrocious. I note this Blu version comes with a companion DVD as well.  I did not watch that DVD.  There may be distinctions between the two DVDs given their difference in year of production. I will eventually  watch at least a portion of  the  companion DVD and edit this review if such is merited.IMAGING: THE BLU IS SO MUCH BETTER!The DVD imaging  is significantly inferior when compared to the Blu version.. DVD imaging, eg, with  darkened night scenes, stock film, and what is seemingly varying camera/film crews yield  poor to often distracting video imaging.  Images  often  evidence excessive  film  grain.The Oppo and 2013  Blu Ray, however, can only do so much with the film as produced..  The 1979 film, on Blu Ray, shows its age.  Someday, hopefully, a  fully  restored video  version will be offered (as was done with Zulu, discussed below)., Frame by frame restoration will pay off handsomely.  But I emphasize this Blu Ray still yields a rich,  usually very clean, gorgeous image and is a  huge improvement over the older  DVD version. Some grain is present, but largely the image is very pleasing.  For those who possess and enjoy  the older DVD, I urge you to upgrade and purchase the Blu version. This notwithstanding my audio criticisms set forth below.FILM RESORATION AND ASPECT RATIOSome other details  deserves a note. According to Severin,  the film is restored;. here that means, as much as I can tell, only  a return to the the film's  original 2.35 /1 aspect  ratio.  All to the very good.  However, as set forth below, this film is not fully restored overall.  Not the film's imaging , not the  film's audio which  remains far  less that what is needed.In sum: The 2013 Severin Blu Ray is huge improvement in video imaging over the older DVD..AUDIO: THE SERIOUS PROBLEM CHILD OF THIS MOVIEIf you read the older  DVD version audio reviews, you will often read severe criticisms of the film's  muffled, unintelligible dialogue.  Most critics report that the sound is simply awful even when great audio equipment and volume controls are used.  I could not agree more. With my equipment listed above I was unable to enjoy the DVD movie as dialogue was frequently beyond comprehension. I even used my headphones, but to no avail. Curiously, the limited music score and background sounds of the Zulu are fine in the DVD. But in the end, the poor audio on the  older DVD version simply ruins most people's  ability to enjoy the film. That version merits  one star.There seems to be a similar criticism-but  often not to the same degree-regarding the Audio quality of the newer Blu Ray. Some find the Blu Ray a waste of money due to continued audio issues. Here I  somewhat disagree.  Please remember I am using very good equipment and, as it turns out,, that makes all the difference in the world as to sound.Although poor sound engineering/transfer continues to evident in the Blu version, it is nonetheless far better than the DVD.  Peter O'Toole, eg,, can be heard fairly well. Not so in the older DVD.  I believe the older DVD is Mono. The Blu offers Dolby Digital 2.0.  And although on occasion the Severin  dialogue isn't as clear as desired, it is usually clear enough to be heard and understood.  Accordingly, the Blu's audio now  permits a relatively pleasurable experience.  Just not the best.  Again, a restored re-engineered version of the audio is more than warranted.  If it ever occurs, I will be first in line to buy it.AN IMPORTANT TEST:I followed up for this review by playing the same Blu thru a lesser system (found in my bedroom). That consists of an older Panasonic Blu player connected to an older Samsung LCD television, using its internal speakers.  There the Blu's audio  was markedly inferior to that discussed in  this critique using better equipment.. Very frustrating. The Video, however, was the same: very good to excellent.Conclusion: Used with good  external speakers this Blu version of Zulu Dawn is worth its price.  It provides a very good to great experience. On an older TV and without use of good external speakers via  reliable sound processing as that  provided in decent receivers,this  2013 Blu's audio  will still prove  quite disappointing. I am convinced  the conflicting blu ray audio evaluations  reflect the choice of  speakers used when playing this recent Blu version. TV speakers will not do in most cases. An average receiver and use of external mid-range speakers is all this Blu requires.THE FILM:The film itself is based on a true, tragic story. It was shot at or nearby the actual locations of the 1879 conflict.  It is an exciting film to those who enjoy (as I) history of such military and political clashes.  It is a well-done prequel, in the sense of actual time line, to the succeeding events captured in Michael Caine's Zulu.  Caine's  Zulu is now available in Blu Ray without any Audio/Video distractions. It is a far superior  video imaging/audio Blu transfer. Many also rate the Caine  Zulu as far superior in story line and acting.  I agree.  But unlike some, I believe this film stands on its own.The two movies actually work very well together. (Think of the pair simply as Part 1/Part 2) .  Zulu Dawn (watched first) enhances the overall experience of the Zulu (Caine) film by setting in context  the circumstances that brought about the Brit-Zulu conflict in 1879, leading up to where Caine's Zulu story essentially begins ( Rorkes Drift).  Indeed, the last words in Zulu Dawn are that a reddened sky is hovering over Rorkes Drift .The sheer number of cast in both Zulu movies  is itself stunning.  No CGI!  The film's location/ settings, are in Africa in both movies and visuals are simply beautiful.  So too the varying British uniforms. Skin color and tones are finely captured. I  discuss Caine's  Zulu  because there is much inevitable  discussion and comparison here on Amazon  between the 2 movies when reviewing  Zulu Dawn.  I do wish to note that the Caine Zulu has wonderful extras, alone a reason to buy the 50th Anniversary Blu Ray.  Caine's Zulu music (wonderfully done by John Barry) was recorded in Africa during pre-shooting.  Zulu music and rhythms are the basis of a wonderful  written musical score.  Zuluindigenous musical influence on the Caine  movie is not to be lost here.  Zulu dancing etc is also wonderfully discussed.  Caine's Zulu Blu Ray movie and its' extras merit 5 stars. But...., back to Zulu Dawn.Zulu Dawn Blu also has extras of substantial value. The movie Zulu Dawn was inspired by Ian Knight's  book detailing the history of the 1879 Brit-Zulu war.  The author- in a well filmed extra- returned to the film's locations and provided outstanding explanations that are so illuminating that, in my opinion, this particular "extra" should be watched preceding the watching of Zulu Dawn and, for that matter, Caine's Zulu.  It fills in the blanks and truly makes the film far more interesting. It also assures viewers of the film's overall accuracy in where the battle occurred,what happened, and why.I rate the Severin  Blu Ray version of  Zulu Dawn 4 stars.  Had the audio problems been completely resolved, I would have scored it 4 and 1/2 stars but not 5. As mentioned above, video could be improved.  This rating assumes/requires use of good equipment.  As qualified: Highly recommended.  Enjoy!PS:  I strongly urge you to look up "Zulu Dawn"  on Wikipedia.  Great review and offers a wonderful, detailed  list of actor/character descriptions; quite helpful to understanding the film!

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    BLU-RAY REVIEW from 'blu-ray.com' March 2013
  

*by T***N on Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2013*

Like many other fans of both ZULU and ZULU DAWN, we've had to suffer with cheap, abysmal VHS and DVD transfers of these exciting films. "Zulu" was fortunate enough to undergo a complete restoration before it debuted on blu-ray 
  
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    . Frankly, I had given-up hope on ever seeing "Zulu Dawn" transferred to blu-ray. Amazingly, it here and although it's still the poorer step-child to the magnficently restored "Zulu", this prequel is still very good, and well-worth acquiring.I'm not a geek, but I though other viewers might appreciate to read what the experts on blu-ray releases have to say about this particular title. Now, perhaps, my other wish that someday "Khartoum" and "55 Days at Peking" might make their blu-ray debut before my eyes are too weak to appreciate the gift!"Zulu Dawn is presented on Blu-ray courtesy of Severin Films with an AVC encoded 1080p transfer in 2.35:1 (this may mean that Severin has finally forsaken the older MPEG-2 codec for its Blu-ray releases). Severin is touting this as having been restored, and it must be admitted that the elements are in remarkably good condition overall, with one notable exception. Several times throughout the film there are what appear to be a missing frame, leading to just very slight jumps in the fluidity of the motion. It's really noticeable in the clips in the main The History of the Zulu Wars featurette included as a supplement, and at times almost looks like what you see when a PAL source has been converted to NTSC. That anomaly aside, this is really a rather nice looking high definition presentation. My hunch is there has been some noise reduction applied to this release, but there is definitely fine grain (as in fine grain) noticeable when the film is in motion, especially in the many outdoor scenes where it's quite visible in the skies. Colors are nicely robust (if the reds are just slightly on the orange side, as the screenshots accompanying this review show) and fine detail pops quite well in close-ups.Severin Films is still getting its feet wet in the Blu-ray market and it's a good sign that this release has a lossless audio option. Both a DTS-HD Master Audio Mono mix as well as a Dolby Digital 2.0 (mono) mix are included on this Blu-ray. The lossless track sounds very good indeed, with dialogue clean (if sometimes a bit hard to decipher due to the accents) and Elmer Bernstein's exciting score well rendered. Anyone who is a fan of Bernstein's amazing work in Hawaii knows how well the composer utilizes ethnic instruments (especially percussion) and voices, and he does much the same thing in this film. While this track is obviously narrow, it has some requisite dynamic range, especially in several key action sequences.* The History of the Zulu Wars (1080p; 25:34) is a really interesting documentary featuring Ian Knight, author of Zulu Rising - The Epic Story of Isanlwana and Rorke's Drift, who provides a wealth of background information and context that really helps the viewer to better appreciate some of the finer details of the film.* Recreating the War (480i; 20:19) looks back on the historical accuracy of the film, and includes interviews with Midge Carter (a male), who was the historical advisor.* A Visit to the Battlefield (480i; 16:47) features Ian Knight again, taking us on a little guided tour of the actual historical locations.* Theatrical Trailer (480i; 3:00)* Outtakes (480i; 12:14). These are in pretty poor shape, image wise, but they're fascinating to watch as they show director Douglas Hickox in action. "

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    Underrated epic
  

*by C***N on Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2020*

Generally considered to be inferior to the movie Zulu, this movie is an underrated epic.  i found it very entertaining even with a few inaccuracies such as the British Amy depicted crossing the Buffalo river going the wrong direction  A thing which I did not notice but read about later.  I doubt that many others noticed it either.  The two most glaring errors which I noticed while watching was the cavalry regiment which was not even in Africa until after Islandhlawana and heavy ammunition crates which floated and bobbed about like beach balls when they were dropped by porters during the river crossing.  Neither would make much difference to viewers just looking for entertainment.The movie is very sympathetic to the Zulus who are accurately shown as  the aggrieved party in this war.  Local British officials in Natal deliberately conspired to start the war against orders from the government in London.  The Zulu king, Cetshwayo, was given an insulting ultimatum with which he was obviously not going to comply.  One of the best lines in the movie is spoken by King Cetshwayo about the ultimatum, "Do I go to the country of the white man and tell him to change his laws and customs?"Despite the movie's obvious sympathetic treatment of the Zulu, I have read reviews which call the movie racist.  One of those I can call only a strange rant which, among other things, claims that scenes of Zulu warriors stabbing British soldiers, "in the back as the only way to get to them," is racist.I downloaded this movie free via Amazon Prime.

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