Band of Brothers [Blu-ray]

Actors: Scott Grimes, Damian Lewis, Ron Livingston, Shane Taylor, Donnie Wahlberg
Studio: HBO
Category: DVD

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278 reviews
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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
ASIN: B00129H7VS

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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Product Description
Studio: Hbo Home Video Release Date: 11/11/2008 Run time: 705 minutes Rating: Nr

Amazon.com
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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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.

5 out of 5 stars

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!

5 out of 5 stars

The Best February 27, 2010
Leonardo Kozlowski (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
This is the best war movie/serie/documentary I`ve ever seen. Great gift. Came to Brazil in 3 DAYS !!!

5 out of 5 stars

Band of Brothers is worth it! February 20, 2010
Karey Makonin (Alberta Canada)
I bought this for my boyfriend as a birthday gift and he just loves this box set. It was delivered in a reasonable time and came in a nice metal case with the dvd's neatly cased inside. He was impressed and so was I. As for the Blu-ray experience, lets just say that with the surrond sound system and HD t.v. he has, one would feel as though they are almost there. It has some pretty intense moments that really make a person feel for the men and women.
Overall it is a very nice box set and a great gift.

5 out of 5 stars

Simply stunning on Blu-Ray! February 15, 2010
Allen H. West (Shelby Township, MI USA)
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I bought this pkg over a year ago and never set aside the time to view it when my wife asked to view On-Demand Brothers and she hadn't realized I owned the Blu-Ray pkg from a fantastic Gold Box Special and so I popped it in for her viewing and was mesmerized at the PQ and forgot just how excellent this series was and to get to view them in a running format versus the broadcast and waiting in between each week.

We played all ten parts over the weekend and I was stunned at the quality and the realism as I never recalled the broadcast version ever looking this good and to get to viewing them in a running format over two days leaves a strong impact. As a Veteran of Vietnam Era myself and fully understanding war is hell no matter what generation or where it takes place this presentation was stunning and worthy of repeat viewing on occasion as a reminder of the evil of man against mankind visits upon us historically again and again. There's a part of this story telling that weaves a comraderie that soldiers share in such a way I've never observed outside the military and sticks with you the rest of your life.

Bravo to Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg to tell a story that's as genuine today as it was then as there seemingly will always be Hitlers that hunger to control and reign Supreme at the expense of the weak. Amazing that you could gather young actors that weren't alive during that action and recreate a portrayal appearing so genuine. One of the best War Movie's that's becomes a book of historic story telling. Enjoy!

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