Review of Zulu

Zulu (2013)
7/10
Hard Boiled Cop Drama with South African Twist
12 January 2015
Orlando Bloom and Forest Whitaker are both actors that seem to have starred in movies that did not let their real character shine but Zulu brings out a lively and believable performance from both actors as well as the cast.

This movie stays true to the harsh reality of life in Africa were legacy of violence and inequality is felt today. You had better get use to the fact that this is Africa!!! and human life is as worth much as the next gold coin you can bite.

Although Orlando's cop character felt a bit cliché with the liquor and sleeping around. Ultimately it did not distract from the story. The story has a great pace which builds up showing how when you pull the thread of crime you can unravel a whole lot more than you bargained for. I like how they used a multi-ethnic cast to display the reality of society in South Africa.

Harsh, brutal and realistic display of fighting crime in South Africa definitely one to watch if you get tired of all those New York cop dramas.
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