A Journey Through Zulu’s Rough Terrain

Hey folks, just got back from watching “Zulu,” known in the Swedish circuit as “Cape Town Cops.” It’s quite the whirlwind, let me tell you. Directed by Jérôme Salle, the film smashes together a gritty crime story with the breathtaking backdrop of South Africa’s Cape Town. Now, while I’m sipping my kaffe, I’m still trying to wrap my head around it all.

First of all, you can’t ignore Forest Whitaker and Orlando Bloom heading up the cast. Forest, as always, brings that gravitas, the kind that makes you feel like he’s the wise uncle you never had. Orlando’s straying far from any elf-archer vibes here, looking more rugged and world-weary than I’ve ever seen him. These two have a bromance with a twist, like saltlakrits – salty, sweet, and a bit unfamiliar at first.

Watching the film, I couldn’t help but think of that summer in Skåne, sailing with an old mate who always preferred calm lakes to wild seas. This film, though, is more like sailing through a storm! It tackles police corruption and racial tensions, themes that are sadly too familiar today. Makes one think, doesn’t it?

There are moments, though, where the film stumbles. Maybe it tries to juggle too much – crime thriller, social commentary, action flick – it’s like trying to fit all of IKEA’s Billy Bookcases into a tiny Stockholm apartment.

Still, Jérôme Salle doesn’t pull punches when it comes to visuals. The contrasts of Cape Town, with its beautiful beaches and gritty underbelly, are captured brilliantly. You can almost feel the heat and dust on your skin. The soundtrack’s got a beat that gets your pulse racing – like when trying to catch the last tunnelbana home before it stops running.

Overall, if you’re up for a film that’s both gritty and beautiful, challenging yet engaging, give Zulu a shot. It’s a bit like dancing in clogs – awkward at times, but there’s something hirligt about it. Let’s chat more over a fika, ja?

Check the trailer below