Excellent movie that mixes today's modern South Africa with the story of repression over black people through the apartheid and the way it has left scars in the collective memory.Orlando Bloom plays a excellent role that reminds his family's past and the loneliness of a kid involved in the struggle of liberty. Forest Whitaker plays all his talent as a cop carrying all the sadness of the apartheid, packed of emotion with the exact restraint that brings his character to perfection.This movie is one of the best I have seen in a while, photo, sound, details, all is perfectly balanced between action and emotion.Warmly recommended!

Forest Whitaker and Orlando Bloom give decent performances and the setting of a crime ridden South Africa is refreshing. The plot centering around a new mysterious street drug is compelling until the second half, where corny one liners and overblown conspiracies ruin what could have been a slow paced, dark and compelling crime thriller.The film is available right now on Sky Movies in the UK and most other on demand services to rent and is worth a watch on the cheap during a boring evening. Its dark, and at times brutal, so if you are squeamish, its not worth a watch.6/10 Decent

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.

A well crafted and powerful drama that never compromises. There really isn't much more that needs to be said. This is the type of movie Hollywood rarely makes. A movie with well developed characters, telling a gripping story, that leads to a meaningful ending.This is the type of product that comes from integrity, professionalism, and hard work. There's nothing particularly flashy or preachy. A strong compelling story that moves well and is believable. One that has characters you are invested in. Three homicide officers are tasked with investigating a drug murder. The officers are shown in detail as the investigation quickly evolves and then consumes them. At it's strongest the movie does an amazing job of presenting a believable South Africa. One that is moral, realistic, and hopeful.