Band of Brothers [Blu-ray] | ![Band of Brothers [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51raX%2BcY0GL._SL500_.jpg)
| Directors: David Frankel, David Leland, David Nutter, Mikael Salomon, Phil Alden Robinson
Actors: Damian Lewis, Donnie Wahlberg, Ron Livingston, Scott Grimes, Peter Youngblood Hills
Studio: HBO
Category: DVD
List Price: $99.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  58 reviews
Sales Rank: 40
Format: Color, Dts Surround Sound, Original Recording Remastered, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: Blu-ray
Number Of Items: 6
Running Time: 705
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.8 x 1.8
MPN: HBOBR39457
UPC: 883929023936
EAN: 0883929023936
ASIN: B00129H7VS
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: November 11, 2008
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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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Awesome gift for any guy January 4, 2009
After waiting many months for this series to come out on Blu-Ray, it came out in time for me to purchase it for my father for Christmas. Needless to say, he spent the next 5 days after Christmas watching straight through all 10 episodes. He confided in me that it was one of the best gifts he had ever received. The gripping plot, excellent sound, amazing picture all added up to a worthwhile gift. Highly recommended to just about any history/action buff.
Sentimental, graphic, spellbinding January 4, 2009
I'm not a great movie review writer, but like everyone out there, I was left satisfied!
Excellent and engrossing miniseries January 4, 2009
The program put you in the shoes of these heroic people that helped save our way of life. The series on blu-ray is gorgeous despited the digital treatments in the way it was shot. The 10 parts went by like an single hour. I would hightly recommend to anyone and should be required viewing for any citizen of the US and elsewhere.
A salute to soldiers everywhere; one of the best on Blu-Ray January 2, 2009
This is, hands-down, one of the best war stories ever made. I've been waiting a long time for this to come to Blu-Ray, and it was worth the wait. With the right TV, the right sound system, mild hearing loss and several irritated neighbors later, you can emerge from some of the scenes shaking and twitchy, as if you'd witnessed it first hand.
I can't express enough how much you walk away from this series respecting these men, what they did, and the entire generation and armed forces. "Wow" is about the best way to put it.
If you have a Blu-Ray player and enjoy military movies, this is the series you're going to be pulling from when you want to leave your friends in awe.
Note to all you guys out there - my wife enjoyed watching this series, and her best friend enjoys watching it with her fiancee. This isn't just a shoot 'em up. There's a lot of drama in here, and some fantastic character build-up. This may be your best shot to get your significant other to watch a war movie with you, and what better one to watch that a series which masterfully articulates the bravery, suffering, sense of duty, and just "doing what needed to be done" of this time period.
Band of Brothers - Blu-ray January 1, 2009
I had purchased this set originally when it came out and had a little difficulty with one of the discs so I had planned to replace the set at some point. The series itself is the quintessential story of a company of men going from basic training to combat during World War II. The best as far as I'm concerned. When my wife and I recently bought a Blu-ray theater system I decided I might start replacing a few discs but assumed they would probably be just Sci-Fi. I was glad I happen to spot this series while looking through the Blu-ray section. I couldn't beleive how reasonably priced this set was on Amazon. I immediately ordered it and the quality is astounding. You won't believe how real the picture and sound are even though they were remarkable with the original set. It truly looks like there is depth to the picture and if you have surround speakers it will blow you away. Superb quality DVDs with many extras including interviews and commentary by members of Easy Company. Don't miss out on this set if you enjoy dramas and if you have a friend or family member that enjoys war movies, I strongly urge you to get it for them. If you enjoy this be sure to catch "Saving Private Ryan".
CA Luster
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