ZULU - Looked fantastic - Blu-ray Forum

Bullseye · 03-09-2008, 11:16 PM

For the very first time Zulu was shown in HD on Sky Movies. It was a collaboration between Sky and Paramount. It looked fantastic. Next up is The Italian Job. Anyone else impressed by this.

dannyboy104 · 03-10-2008, 07:02 AM

I agree , it looked superb. Very clean print, big step up from the DVD . Shot in 'Super Technirama 70' so the quality was good start with although 'Spartacus' was shot in the same format, and when released on HD-DVD didn't look as good as this. Easily as good as 'Grand Prix' and '2001'

1080i Dolby stereo

micks_address · 03-10-2008, 08:22 AM

agree picture quality was astounding for a film so old..

Kirsty_Mc · 03-10-2008, 09:46 AM

I watched it last night on Sky Anytime. It was fantastic... the scenery and the colours were stunning. I look forward to this appearing on a BD sometime as I will definitely be buying it.

GJN · 03-10-2008, 04:52 PM

Great film. Hope it comes out on BD soon. Maybe with Zulu Dawn?

Brian Cash · 03-10-2008, 05:37 PM

Never even heard of this movie but would interested in seein it now

Bango · 03-10-2008, 05:40 PM

yeah what is Zulu? Never heard of it. I'll definately have to set my TiVo and check it out.

Blu_Avenger · 03-10-2008, 05:52 PM

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058777/

Classic movie, seen it many times and will see it many times more!

shakeyspear · 03-10-2008, 05:59 PM

Yes, an all-time classic movie (Michael Caine's very first, I do believe) about a handful of British soldiers facing overwhelming odds and fighting thousands of Zulu warriors (based on a true story)! A must-have addition for the BD collection when it finally does come out in the US.

quirkmanly · 03-10-2008, 06:01 PM

Amongst other things it is the film that gave Michael Caine his first credited big-screen role, although I think Stanley Baker was regarded as the main star at the time.

It's a bit of an institution in my family, mainly due to my Dad's love of history and the fact that it is bloody good film!

"Zulus to the southeast. Thousands of them"

Wish I could get Sky Channels in Orlando!

quirkmanly · 03-10-2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by shakeyspear

Michael Caine's very first, I do believe.

Arghhhh you beat me!!

Kirsty_Mc · 03-11-2008, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bango

yeah what is Zulu? Never heard of it. I'll definitely have to set my TiVo and check it out.

It is sort of like a Western... ish!!!. Just in this case instead of the US cavalry defending it's fort against all odds from hostile Indians (Native Americans) it features the British Army in Southern Africa defending itself against hostile tribesmen (The Zulus). The Zulu Tribes are usually regarded as the greatest warriors on the continent.

It is a true story, well told.

Blu Falcon · 03-11-2008, 03:18 AM

I've got the original Shaka Zulu series on standard DVD. A well made and quite graphic mini-series of the Zulu warrior in its time. I've always enjoyed movies about the Zulu, and would definitely pick up these titles if they were made available in the US on Blu.

NOSTAB · 03-13-2008, 03:04 PM

I agree, Zulu looked stunning, I thought it looked as good as any modern HD movie I have seen, either on Sky or Blu Ray. Thankfully, Paramount have gone back to Blu Ray so we can look forward to both Zulu and The Italian Job finding their way on to BD sometime soon.

scrapser · 03-22-2008, 12:37 AM

Is there a way to know when Zulu will be available on Blu-Ray in the U.S.? This is one movie I have definitely wanted to see in HD. One of my all time favorites ever since I saw it at the drive-in back in 1965 at the age of 10.

Blu_Ray_UK2007 · 03-22-2008, 01:06 AM

Looked great.. cant wait to see more of Skys revamp work!

david2189 · 03-22-2008, 10:52 PM

wish i had sky hd in my room

costs too much tho

richieb1971 · 03-23-2008, 09:36 AM

Yeah its like £60 a month yikes.

aygie · 03-23-2008, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by richieb1971

Yeah its like £60 a month yikes.

?! £10 without the premium channels.

david2189 · 03-23-2008, 12:35 PM

id have to pay for multi room, a hd box, the extra monthly subscription and the installation which comes out to around £400

03-09-2008, 11:16 PM	#1
Bullseye Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Ireland Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:760 Blu-ray reviews: 44	ZULU - Looked fantastic For the very first time Zulu was shown in HD on Sky Movies. It was a collaboration between Sky and Paramount. It looked fantastic. Next up is The Italian Job. Anyone else impressed by this.

03-13-2008, 03:04 PM	#14
NOSTAB New Member Member since:Aug 2007	Zulu I agree, Zulu looked stunning, I thought it looked as good as any modern HD movie I have seen, either on Sky or Blu Ray. Thankfully, Paramount have gone back to Blu Ray so we can look forward to both Zulu and The Italian Job finding their way on to BD sometime soon.

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03-10-2008, 07:02 AM	#2
dannyboy104 Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Sussex UK	I agree , it looked superb. Very clean print, big step up from the DVD . Shot in 'Super Technirama 70' so the quality was good start with although 'Spartacus' was shot in the same format, and when released on HD-DVD didn't look as good as this. Easily as good as 'Grand Prix' and '2001' 1080i Dolby stereo

03-10-2008, 08:22 AM	#3
micks_address Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Dublin Blu-ray collection:156 Trading Score:2	agree picture quality was astounding for a film so old..

03-10-2008, 09:46 AM	#4
Kirsty_Mc Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 21	I watched it last night on Sky Anytime. It was fantastic... the scenery and the colours were stunning. I look forward to this appearing on a BD sometime as I will definitely be buying it.

03-10-2008, 04:52 PM	#5
GJN Active Member Member since:Jan 2007	Great film. Hope it comes out on BD soon. Maybe with Zulu Dawn?

03-10-2008, 05:37 PM	#6
Brian Cash Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Chicago Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:3	Never even heard of this movie but would interested in seein it now

03-10-2008, 05:40 PM	#7
Bango Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:San Diego, CA Trading Score:4	yeah what is Zulu? Never heard of it. I'll definately have to set my TiVo and check it out.

03-10-2008, 05:52 PM	#8
Blu_Avenger Member Member since:Jan 2008	http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058777/ Classic movie, seen it many times and will see it many times more!

03-10-2008, 05:59 PM	#9
shakeyspear Junior Member Member since:Oct 2007 4K collection:68 Blu-ray collection:373 Blu-ray reviews:1	Yes, an all-time classic movie (Michael Caine's very first, I do believe) about a handful of British soldiers facing overwhelming odds and fighting thousands of Zulu warriors (based on a true story)! A must-have addition for the BD collection when it finally does come out in the US.

03-10-2008, 06:01 PM	#10
quirkmanly Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:277 Trading Score:78	Amongst other things it is the film that gave Michael Caine his first credited big-screen role, although I think Stanley Baker was regarded as the main star at the time. It's a bit of an institution in my family, mainly due to my Dad's love of history and the fact that it is bloody good film! "Zulus to the southeast. Thousands of them" Wish I could get Sky Channels in Orlando!

03-11-2008, 03:18 AM	#13
Blu Falcon Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:MD Blu-ray reviews: 9 Trading Score:1	I've got the original Shaka Zulu series on standard DVD. A well made and quite graphic mini-series of the Zulu warrior in its time. I've always enjoyed movies about the Zulu, and would definitely pick up these titles if they were made available in the US on Blu.

03-22-2008, 12:37 AM	#15
scrapser Member Member since:Mar 2008	Is there a way to know when Zulu will be available on Blu-Ray in the U.S.? This is one movie I have definitely wanted to see in HD. One of my all time favorites ever since I saw it at the drive-in back in 1965 at the age of 10.

03-22-2008, 01:06 AM	#16
Blu_Ray_UK2007 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Location:UK 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:782 Trading Score:1	Looked great.. cant wait to see more of Skys revamp work!

03-22-2008, 10:52 PM	#17
david2189 Expert Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:London, UK Blu-ray collection:183	wish i had sky hd in my room costs too much tho

03-23-2008, 09:36 AM	#18
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	Yeah its like £60 a month yikes.

03-23-2008, 12:35 PM	#20
david2189 Expert Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:London, UK Blu-ray collection:183	id have to pay for multi room, a hd box, the extra monthly subscription and the installation which comes out to around £400

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