Band of Brothers | 
 enlarge | Directors: David Frankel, Tom Hanks
Actors: Damien Lewis, Ron Livingston, Donnie Wahlberg, Frank John Hughes, Neal Mcdonough
Studio: HBO Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  1226 reviews
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Number Of Discs: 6
Running Time: 705 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.9 x 1.9
MPN: 026359920523
ISBN: 078312063X
UPC: 026359920523
EAN: 9780783120638
Theatrical Release Date: September 9, 2001
Release Date: November 5, 2002
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Based on the true-life bestseller band of brothers tells the story of easy company 506th regiment of 101st airborne division. Drawn from interviews with survivors as well as soldiers journals & letters this chronicles the experiences of these men who knew extraordinary bravery & extraordinary fear. Studio: Hbo Home Video Release Date: 06/06/2006 Starring: Kirk Acevedo David Schwimmer
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An impressively rigorous, unsentimental, and harrowing look at combat during World War II, Band of Brothers follows a company of airborne infantry--Easy Company--from boot camp through the end of the war. The brutality of training takes the audience by increments to the even greater brutality of the war; Easy Company took part in some of the most difficult battles, including the D-Day invasion of Normandy, the failed invasion of Holland, and the Battle of the Bulge, as well as the liberation of a concentration camp and the capture of Hitler's Eagle's Nest. But what makes these episodes work is not their historical sweep but their emphasis on riveting details (such as the rattle of a plane as the paratroopers wait to leap, or a flower in the buttonhole of a German soldier) and procedures (from military tactics to the workings of bureaucratic hierarchies). The scope of this miniseries (10 episodes, plus an actual documentary filled with interviews with surviving veterans) allows not only a thoroughness impossible in a two-hour movie, but also captures the wide range of responses to the stress and trauma of war--fear, cynicism, cruelty, compassion, and all-encompassing confusion. The result is a realism that makes both simplistic judgments and jingoistic enthusiasm impossible; the things these soldiers had to do are both terrible and understandable, and the psychological price they paid is made clear. The writing, directing, and acting are superb throughout. The cast is largely unknown, emphasizing the team of actors as a whole unit, much like the regiment; Damian Lewis and Ron Livingston play the central roles of two officers with grit and intelligence. Band of Brothers turns a vast historical event into a series of potent personal experiences; it's a deeply engrossing and affecting accomplishment. --Bret Fetzer
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 The Best thing ever to come from TV November 21, 2008
David Lockaby (THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA)
Band Of Brothers is the finest made-for-tv program I have ever seen.
I have to give this a 4 star rating however due to the diffuculty getting the discs loose from the case. I have broken 1 disc holder and fear cracking a disc in the future.
An unforgettable movie experience November 21, 2008
I. D. Moller (Brisbane, QLD AUSTRALIA)
Hollywood masterminds Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks created an unforgettable 10 part miniseries based on the story of Easy Company, 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army. An extremely impressive, deeply engrossing, emotional and brutal look at combat during World War II and Easy Company following in their footsteps from boot camp till the end of the war. Easy Company took part in some of the most difficult battles, including the D-Day invasion of Normandy, the failed invasion of Holland, and the Battle of the Bulge, as well as the liberation of a concentration camp and the capture of Hitler's Eagle's Nest. Drawn from interviews with survivors of Easy Company, as well as soldiers' journals and letters, making this miniseries very accurate upon dates and events that happened. This miniseries is very moving and captures the wide range of the realistic responses to the stress and trauma of war fear, cynicism, cruelty, compassion, and all-encompassing confusion.
The writing, directing, and acting are superb throughout. The cast is largely unknown, emphasizing the team of actors as a whole unit, much like the regiment; Damian Lewis and Ron Livingston play the central roles of two officers with grit and intelligence. It's clear and is shown in this miniseries that the things these soldiers had to do are both terrible and understandable, and the psychological price they paid is made clear. This also brings forward that these wars brought out some incredible acts such as unbelievable courage and sacrifices in some people while bringing out the worst in others. Here it shows both and makes this an unforgettable moving experience.
Watching this miniseries has made me remember just how important and horrible these wars were, and how soldiers overcame the obstacles of war and came home as heros and legends never to be forgotten. This miniseries is very moving and captivating and I highly recommend this, for it's a fantastic piece of work.
amazing November 17, 2008
T. Franklin (los angeles)
great series. the documentary and making of the series was especially impact-full. The metal case is also a great feature.
Even better on DVD November 11, 2008
Bruce Lee Vesely
The series is awesome, and it's even better on DVD. The extras are very nice.
 did not rec item October 30, 2008
James A. Briggs
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
I love this series. So I ordered it. Unfortunately, I never rec'd the item. :-(
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