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Band of Brothers [Blu-ray] | ![Band of Brothers [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51oPHPCQm7L._SL160_.jpg) | Actors: Scott Grimes, Damian Lewis, Ron Livingston, Shane Taylor, Donnie Wahlberg
Studio: HBO
Category: DVD
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Rating:  281 reviews
Format: Color, DTS Surround Sound, Original recording remastered, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 6
Running Time: 705 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 7.2 x 5.9 x 1.9
MPN: 1000039457
UPC: 883929023936
EAN: 0883929023936
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: November 11, 2008
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| • | Based on the bestseller by Stephen E. Ambrose, the epic 10-part miniseries Band of Brothers tells the story of Easy Company, 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army. Drawn from interviews with survivors of Easy Company, as well as soldiers' journals and letters, Band of Brothers chronicles the experiences of these men who knew extraordinary bravery and extraordinary fear. They wer |
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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
Product Description
Studio: Hbo Home Video Release Date: 11/11/2008 Run time: 705 minutes Rating: Nr
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Airborne all the way March 16, 2010
Abel Martinez (Somewhere in Texas)
This was something I had in mind all along when I was contemplating switching over to the blu-ray format. Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, and HBO outdid themselves with this mini-series on the exploits of the 101st Airborne in World War II. The acting is great and the story is moving, as it pays an homage to the real paratroopers from WW2. What made the series memorable was that it had real vets being interviewed from the unit being depicted in the series. You can tell that Hanks/Spielberg and company put in a lot of TLC into this project. The box set is in a catchy tin package with extras like Journals and insight into the training the actors received for authenticity. The blu-ray quality is outstanding too. This is a must have for any WW2/war movie buffs and any Army airborne personnel.
best war series March 12, 2010
mjs
This has to be one of the best, if not the best, war series ever made. The interviews with the soldiers helps us younger generation get closer to understanding what these men went through during WW2 and what they sacrificed for all of us. I salute all of the men and women that have served in the military and fought for us.
Following the men from training to the end of the war makes you feel more for them and what they went through. The flow of each episode is excellent and keeps you well entertained.
The video and audio quality is excellent for the Blu-ray version. It includes 5 discs for the series, two episodes on each disc, and a sixth disc with a documentary called "We Stand Alone Together: The Men of Easy Company."
Phenomenal March 10, 2010
Amran A. Gowani (boulder, co)
A moving and inspirational account of the heroes that fought valiantly and against formidable odds in the European Theater of Operations. If you enjoy WWII history you cannot go wrong. My only complaint is that I waited so long to see this amazing series.
A must have March 3, 2010
J. Burk (Okinawa, JPN)
Nothing comes close to the quality and accuracy of this series. Accurate historical information and characters you feel for. The real life paratroopers who comment prior to each episode enhance every aspect of the series. The extra features disk alone is worth the purchase price. I highly recommend purchasing this in blu-ray to get the full experience and sound.
Band of Brothers March 2, 2010
Nancy J. Davin (Iowa City, IA United States)
This was a gift for my son who is in the military. He LOVES this series!
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