I think you're right, Travis. However, the artful deception, misdirection and mechanical wizardry that was the bedrock of my first-love pastime of magical conjuring is what I love so much about the 'tools' and effects that marked pre-CGI film illusion.
That's not to say that I don't appreciate...
Agreed about the greatness of Zulu and the no-CGI bit. But that's not to say that there was no sleight-of-hand or visual trickery involved.
A rousing and magnificent film, including wonderful performances by all, especially Michael Caine and Stanley Baker... with Nigel Green just about...