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Band Of BrothersReview created: 15/10/05
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31 of 46 people found this review helpful.
Wow, has it really been this long? 2002? I remember vivdly sitting up every night, waiting for the weekly edition of BoB to come on, transporting me right back into the csarily real realms of WW2, warts and all. The tales of bravery, tragedy, heroism, cowardice, the battle against evil, but more importantly for the guys on the ground - survival. The ending scenes I shall never forget...
I highly reccomend this! and its on 6 dvds too! Bargain.
I highly reccomend this! and its on 6 dvds too! Bargain.
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Hanks & Speilberg at their BEST !!!!!10 of 18 people found this review helpful.
Band of Brothers, is just the perfect series having to do with World War II. Produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, directed by Phil Alden Robinson ("The sum of all fears") and Richard Loncraine ("Gathering storm"), starring Damian Lewis ("Dreamcatcher") and Ron Livingston ("Office Space"), this is the ultimate dvd for your collection.
It is the story of Easy Company of the 101st Airborne of the United States Army, and their amazing achievemnts between 1942 and 1944, in other words until the fall of Nazi Germany.
The series are based on the excellent book by Stephen Ambrose, and will remind you a lot "Saving Private Ryan". In the box set, you will find six discs, the five first of which contain ten episodes, which are the following:
1) Currahee
2) Day of days
3) Carentan
4) Replacements
5) Crossroads
6) Bastogne
7) The breaking point
8) The patrol
9) Why we fight
10) Points
The last disc, contains all the extras: a) an eighty - minute documentary named "We stand alone together", b) "making of" (thirty minutes), c) a TV spot for car company Jeep, and d) a very interseting "who is who" section".
Movie: 5/5
Extras: 5/5
Sound (Dolby 5.1): 5/5
Picture (1.78:1 widescreen): 5/5
Overall: 5/5
I would absolutely recommend you this dvd. Very nice, -and with historic importance- selection for your collection.
Band of Brothers follows the fortunes of Easy Company in WWII from initial training through the trauma of battle, all the way to victory in 1945.
I have been hoping that this was coming out on DVD - I watched the whole series on BBC2 and was completely engrossed by the story, the production, the acting and the sound. I have seen many war films (from Apocalypse through Full Metal Jacket to Saving Private Ryan) and can honestly say that I have never been so moved by a film of any genre. This was the first time that the real horror of fighting a war has sunk in.
The combination of its length (c.10hours?) and its engaging script meant that you develop a deep understanding of the characters and the hell they had to go through (coupled with the knowledge that it is based on true events). The relationship that you as the viewer build with the members of Easy is intense - you really feel the extent of their loss as slowly their numbers reduce.
This is not so much a movie as a insight into history - it should be seen by everybody as a reminder of what these and other soldiers go through in the middle of a war. It's realism is astonishing (not that I've ever been unfortunate enough to witness the real thing).
I am hoping they come up with the goods on DVD (proper 5.1 soundtrack and plenty of additional scenes) - I'm sure that a 'Director's Cut' could take it past 12 hours, each one of which I would be happy to see again and again. The interviews with the surviving members of Easy Company were incredibly moving and served as a reminder that you were in fact watching real life and not just a throw-away two hour slice of entertainment.
Much praise is heaped upon crap Hollywood blockbusters. This is what I call quality film entertainment, however (as far as I have heard) it has remained largley low key.
It is the story of Easy Company of the 101st Airborne of the United States Army, and their amazing achievemnts between 1942 and 1944, in other words until the fall of Nazi Germany.
The series are based on the excellent book by Stephen Ambrose, and will remind you a lot "Saving Private Ryan". In the box set, you will find six discs, the five first of which contain ten episodes, which are the following:
1) Currahee
2) Day of days
3) Carentan
4) Replacements
5) Crossroads
6) Bastogne
7) The breaking point
8) The patrol
9) Why we fight
10) Points
The last disc, contains all the extras: a) an eighty - minute documentary named "We stand alone together", b) "making of" (thirty minutes), c) a TV spot for car company Jeep, and d) a very interseting "who is who" section".
Movie: 5/5
Extras: 5/5
Sound (Dolby 5.1): 5/5
Picture (1.78:1 widescreen): 5/5
Overall: 5/5
I would absolutely recommend you this dvd. Very nice, -and with historic importance- selection for your collection.
Band of Brothers follows the fortunes of Easy Company in WWII from initial training through the trauma of battle, all the way to victory in 1945.
I have been hoping that this was coming out on DVD - I watched the whole series on BBC2 and was completely engrossed by the story, the production, the acting and the sound. I have seen many war films (from Apocalypse through Full Metal Jacket to Saving Private Ryan) and can honestly say that I have never been so moved by a film of any genre. This was the first time that the real horror of fighting a war has sunk in.
The combination of its length (c.10hours?) and its engaging script meant that you develop a deep understanding of the characters and the hell they had to go through (coupled with the knowledge that it is based on true events). The relationship that you as the viewer build with the members of Easy is intense - you really feel the extent of their loss as slowly their numbers reduce.
This is not so much a movie as a insight into history - it should be seen by everybody as a reminder of what these and other soldiers go through in the middle of a war. It's realism is astonishing (not that I've ever been unfortunate enough to witness the real thing).
I am hoping they come up with the goods on DVD (proper 5.1 soundtrack and plenty of additional scenes) - I'm sure that a 'Director's Cut' could take it past 12 hours, each one of which I would be happy to see again and again. The interviews with the surviving members of Easy Company were incredibly moving and served as a reminder that you were in fact watching real life and not just a throw-away two hour slice of entertainment.
Much praise is heaped upon crap Hollywood blockbusters. This is what I call quality film entertainment, however (as far as I have heard) it has remained largley low key.
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band of brothers dvd set5 star series well worth watching,great entertainment
a true story.true to life action scenes,reminiscent
of private ryan battle scenes
add this to your second world war dvd library
a true masterpiece
I cant fault it,I only wish it were longer.
bought this to add to my ww2 dvd collection
and very glad I did.
a true story.true to life action scenes,reminiscent
of private ryan battle scenes
add this to your second world war dvd library
a true masterpiece
I cant fault it,I only wish it were longer.
bought this to add to my ww2 dvd collection
and very glad I did.
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greatReview created: 01/07/08
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i bought it for a gift for my brother he watched it on television a long time ago and wanted to watch it again so i bought it him
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great box set, providing hours of great viewingReview created: 29/06/08
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i can not wait to watch this dvd , because in my eyes there is nothing better to watch than true war stories
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Fantastic seriesReview created: 20/06/08
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A fantastic series produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, after "Saving Private Ryan", that closely follows the book "Band of Brothers" written by Stephen Ambrose (a good read!)
It captures the feelings of soldiers before, during and after battle - their victories and their losses. The series follows Easy Company from training, through to D-Day, and on to the end of the war with Germany closely. Plenty of action, tons of emotion and short interviews with the real soldiers portrayed.
If you believe in heroes, and not the John Wayne type, this series is rewarding to watch again and again.
The soundtrack by Michael Kamen is outstanding also.
It captures the feelings of soldiers before, during and after battle - their victories and their losses. The series follows Easy Company from training, through to D-Day, and on to the end of the war with Germany closely. Plenty of action, tons of emotion and short interviews with the real soldiers portrayed.
If you believe in heroes, and not the John Wayne type, this series is rewarding to watch again and again.
The soundtrack by Michael Kamen is outstanding also.
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could not sum up the storyline more appropriatelyReview created: 19/06/08(updated 19/06/08)
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Technicly accurate,no glorification of war.It is a riveting story covering all aspects of human nature.The characters have there faults but they are all bonded in adversity by terir brotherhood.
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Band of BrothersReview created: 12/06/08
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Excellent collection. Really moving & harrowing story based on true stories of WW2 soldiers. Brilliantly acted and directed. Superb special effects, good extra footage of characters featured and how the film was made.
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Band of BrothersReview created: 09/06/08
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1 of the best TV programs of all time. I already had the box set on video but decided to change it to DVD. Absolutely love the program
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Band Of Brothers TV series on DVDReview created: 06/06/08
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I watched this when it was first shown on television and was hooked from the first episode. It's a Steven Spielberg/Tom Hanks co-production but if you're not a Tom Hanks fan (as I'm not) don't let that put you off, Spielberg's genius is all over this. Band of Brothers is an absolutely astounding series, superbly acted and filmed almost in a documentary style. Each episode is prefaced by veterans of the unit recounting their own memories of the times, truly mind numbimg to hear and see these brave men talking about times that they admit they don't understand why they survived and comrades didn't. If film units had been able to access modern equipment during the Second World War then this is how their efforts would have looked. What I particularly like about Band of Brothers is that is not a gung-ho, look at us Americans winning the war style production. OK it is about the exploits of American Paratroopers but where necessary the British and others are fairly depicted. Also the brutal reality of war is shown, American soldiers being killed and above all being maimed and severely wounded, an American NCO machine gunning unarmed prisoners of war soon after D-Day because escorting prisoners would have slowed down the advance, at one time these scenes would have been unthought of in an American production.
Above all the character of the soldiers comes across brilliantly, heroism, cowardice, emotions of men who could be killed at any moment are laid bare. Band of Brothers they certainly are, each one of them having trust in and caring for his companions.
An absolutely amazing piece of television which could easily hold it's own against any big cinema production. I've watched this series three times now and I'm still looking forward to watching it again.
Above all the character of the soldiers comes across brilliantly, heroism, cowardice, emotions of men who could be killed at any moment are laid bare. Band of Brothers they certainly are, each one of them having trust in and caring for his companions.
An absolutely amazing piece of television which could easily hold it's own against any big cinema production. I've watched this series three times now and I'm still looking forward to watching it again.
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Band of BrothersI had seen this series before, but that is the beauty of something like this... you can watch it over and over. Superbly put together it follows a group of men from recruits to the end of the war..Easy Company of the 101st Airborne, basic training to the long wait in England for D Day... Normandy and on to Holland and Op Market Garden... Battle of the Bulge and onto the liberation of the Concentration Camps and eventually to Hitlers lair the Eagles Nest. Although several of the key roles are played by English actors, the story tends to sideline the British in terms of their contribution to the war. In fact the cyclical could end up believing that the war in europe was won by the Americans alone!! That said it is a superb set and something I will no doubt watch again in a year or so..
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Excellent, moving cinematic experience on your TV!Amazing production by Spielberg and Hanks. Gripping stuff from the word go. Even non-war film folk will enjoy this historic journey back to a time when men were men and compensation claims weren't made against the Army! Buy it now!!
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epic must seeReview created: 29/05/08
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Epic production showing the hell of war and the emmence bravery of those who fought to life through re-enactment and from interviews with the soldiers who were there. A must see. Should be compulsory viewing in school history like World At War. Our nation needs to value what previous generations did for us.
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Band Of Brothersgood historical dramer action film out standing great gift for all .
great for a rainy days viewing
great for a rainy days viewing
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As close to real war as you'll ever get.Review created: 27/05/08
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SUPERB series. Very emotive, VERY realistic.
Cant wait for the Sequel that they're starting to film next year. Apparently it'll be set during the Battle of the Pacific instead.....
Cant wait for the Sequel that they're starting to film next year. Apparently it'll be set during the Battle of the Pacific instead.....
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Band of Brothers DVD Box setReview created: 27/05/08
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It doesn't matter what type of container it comes in this has got to be THE best series set in WW2. From the begining you get to meet the characters, then follow them through their experiences.
There is action, drama, love, hate, laughter and sorrow.
My mum even likes it!
For those who don't like watching the "How it's made" bits because it "ruins the realism" this is a must. I won't say what it is, just watch it after you've watched the series, you won't be dissapointed.
THIS IS A MUST SEE
There is action, drama, love, hate, laughter and sorrow.
My mum even likes it!
For those who don't like watching the "How it's made" bits because it "ruins the realism" this is a must. I won't say what it is, just watch it after you've watched the series, you won't be dissapointed.
THIS IS A MUST SEE
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Band of Brothers (DVD 2002)Review created: 23/05/08
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This collection of six dvd,s is fantastic ,i watched this series on television a few years ago and enjoyed it , now i have the set and have watched it again i can honestly say that it is still brilliant, moving and action packed. War films are not normally my cup of tea , but i would recommend this set as great entertainment.
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band of brothersReview created: 20/05/08
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i remember when ifirst saw this on tv it was great and wondered if it would ever go out on dvd it did and i got it from ebay and it was just great and a true storey not the john wayen crap you see on the tv.
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band of brothers a must see seriesIf you liked Saving Private Ryan you will absolutely love this WWII drama series. Its based on a book which a true story of the 101st airborne division, following easy company from boot camp through some of the major battles of WWII. The series is directed by some great filmakers and is executively produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielburg. This series draws you in making you want to watch more and more and gives you an intimate insight into warfare the tragedy and the commradery. The DVD boxset has some great extras including a making of and interviews with the real easy company men. This is a must see series.
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No Feed back leftAlthough the purchase and deivery of my iten was very good i have never received feeback from the seller even though I have contacted them several times. Puchase with caution!
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Band of BrothersReview created: 12/05/08
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Watched the whole series,who else but the yanks oould make such an exceptional
series as this?
I also like watching the old english war films,but there full of class snobbery & divisions,which is why our country is in the pits,compared to Germany,that's a model,modern,efficient & friendly country,along with it's people.
If I could speak German I would emigrate there tomorrow.
My only disappointment is the sound,which is too low in volume,even though I play it on my PC with latest HD-LCD & 8.1 onboard sound.
series as this?
I also like watching the old english war films,but there full of class snobbery & divisions,which is why our country is in the pits,compared to Germany,that's a model,modern,efficient & friendly country,along with it's people.
If I could speak German I would emigrate there tomorrow.
My only disappointment is the sound,which is too low in volume,even though I play it on my PC with latest HD-LCD & 8.1 onboard sound.
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Band of Brothers ..... amazingReview created: 06/05/08
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I saw some of the episodes on the TV a few years ago, but never actually sat and watched them all. I'm interested in war history, and saw the box set in HMV a few months ago, so decided to buy it on E bay for less money.
I have now watched the entire set, and it's totally amazing ... so well written, and the acting is so realistic.
I would recomend this to anyone.
I have now watched the entire set, and it's totally amazing ... so well written, and the acting is so realistic.
I would recomend this to anyone.
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The best for all time real war filmsReview created: 04/05/08
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what can i say about band of brothers all time great to have that you can not find a better war production in exsistance i love it and so do a lot of my friends a must have.
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band of brothersReview created: 04/05/08
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This film is so well filmed and produced. My daughter need this as they were watching it at school for gcse to show them them what really happened. I started watching it with her and could not stop, and what a FANTASTIC AND VERY REAL account. I don't usually like war films but this was truly magnificent. My 13 year old has also watched it and it is a real education to all children, and what they should know about the war and horrific ordeals they went through, also my Dad of 85 thinks its wonderful and accurate form someone who was there. a film not to be missed.
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Band Of BrothersWhat a great story and to had a dvd which ou can watch over and over again. This is not a film which id=s over in 2 hours. Its a life time living with these people with there ups and downs.
So many people missed it the first time around and this a chance to see it all over again.
Dont miss out , buy a copy now.
So many people missed it the first time around and this a chance to see it all over again.
Dont miss out , buy a copy now.
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fantastic brilliant thankyou .Review created: 02/05/08
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hubby is obsessed with it had a copy but it was stolen so tryin to find a replacement and thankyou he is the happiest man alive .
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