Zulu Dawn is a prequel to Cy Endfield's classic 1964 film, Zulu. The prequel is a cautionary tale about the dangers of arrogantly underestimating the capabilities of an apparently inferior foe. Endfield wrote the story and co-wrote the screenplay for Zulu Dawn, but otherwise seems to have had little to do with its production. While not nearly as cohesive and exciting as Zulu, the prequel boasts an outstanding cast and is a visual feast. Severin, a company with which I have had little prior experience, has put together a nice Blu-ray/DVD combo pack which, while not flawless, will satisfy fans of the film who have been waiting many years for an acceptable home video release of Zulu Dawn.
Studio: Severin
Distributed By: N/A
Video Resolution and Encode: 1080P/AVC
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audio: English 1.0 DD (Mono), English 1.0 DTS-HDMA (Mono)
Subtitles: None
Rating: PG
Run Time: 1 Hr. 53 Min.
Package Includes: Blu-ray, DVD
Disc Type: BD25 (single layer)
Region: A
Release Date: 03/12/2013
MSRP: $29.95
The Production Rating: 3.5/5
Video Rating: 4/5 3D Rating: NA
Audio Rating: 3/5
Special Features Rating: 3/5
Overall Rating: 3.5/5
Reviewed By: Richard Gallagher
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