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Band of Brothers 
Actors : Damien Lewis, Ron Livingston, Donnie Wahlberg, Frank John Hughes, Neal McDonough
Director : David Frankel, Tom Hanks
Studio : HBO Home Video
by HBO Home Video
Release Date : 2002-11-05
Publisher : HBO Home Video
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 6
EAN : 9780783120638
UPC : 026359920523
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 1156 reviews)
List Price : $79.98
Our Price : $36.43
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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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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 were an elete rifle company parachuting into France early on D-Day morning, fighting in the Battle of the Bulge and capturing Hitler's Eagle's Nest at Berchtesgaden. They were also a unit that suffered 150 percent casualties, and whose lives became legend. DVD Features:
DVD ROM Features:Weblinks to the orignal Band of Brothers website and more!
Documentary:"We Stand Alone Together: The Men of Easy Company" - 80 minute documentary featuring interviews with the real men of Easy Company
Featurette:30-minute "The Making of Band of Brothers" The Premiere On The Beaches of Normandy - includes interviews with Easy Company vetrans and heads of state for the United States, Great Britian, France and Canada.
Interviews:Ron Livingston's Video Diaries - The experience of making "Band of Brothers" through the eyes of one actor.
Other:Interactive "Field Guide": An extensive reference feature that details the people, places and events associated with Easy Company's campaigns through Europe, and World War II as a whole, including sections such as: soldiers, timelines, maps, chain-of-command and glossary of terms.
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Easily the best WWII movie out there |
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I bought this for my dad for his birthday. I've watched it twice now, and you can't get much better than this. Great actors, great cast, good storyline that is cohesive and flowing, and lots of action. I find that movies like Saving Private Ryan were slow and dragging, but this whole series went by without any of that for me. Highly recommended. |
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Best War Series....Ever! |
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I watched this series when it first came to DVD, and bought it soon after. Just this past Christmas I bought one for a friend and one for my Dad. The series is absolutely amazing in it's depth. You become very involved with the characters, and understand a little of what they went though during the war. I have watched the entire series four times now, and still find myself watching it occasionally when it airs on the history channel every so often. You will not be disappointed with Band of Brothers. |
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Good Deal |
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This is the best deal I have found on this great mini series, had to buy several for holiday gifts. |
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Excellent |
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Love this program - the extra dvd about the making of the movie was very good. Have watched this program many times over & over. |
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A Must See |
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A gritty and honest depiction of life as a soldier in World War II. I first saw this series on the History channel and no matter how many times I have seen it, I never grow tired of watching it. I finally decided to purchase the set so I can watch the original uncensored version along with all of the extras (the interviews with surviving members and Ron Livingston's video diary are great). I am loaning it out to all of my friends and co-workers so they can see this excellent series and have a renewed appreciation for what has been called "the greatest generation". My only quibble is not with the series, but with the packaging - getting the DVDs released from their holders is a bit of a challenge. Other than that, I highly recommend this item to everyone. |
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