Marian Thatos

Stay with it and relive the struggle for freedom and liberty, from the comfort of your armchair. Unfortunately the study of early American history is not what it used to be in our educational system, and although this is a drama and not a documentary, there is still much to learn from it. Follow the birth of modern espionage as the Culper ring of spies gather intelligence from the British for General Washington.There are villains and heroes on both sides of the battle for independence. Excellent cast and production values all around, with J.J. Feild brilliant as Major John Andre, our formidable British enemy, who (in real life), left American officers in tears upon his tragic death.

An epic recreation of the battle of Rorke's Drift, with the courage of opposing sides honored: the British officers and soldiers defending a foreign plot of land against overwhelming odds, and the Zulu warriors of Natal, South Africa defending their homeland. Michael Caine's charismatic debut as a film actor and Stanley Baker's powerful performance, combine with a great acting ensemble, cinematography, and film score to create a perfect film to be watched over and over again.