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The series is based on the book "Band of Brothers" written by the late Stephen Ambrose. When I read the book a few years ago I just couldn't put it down. It is without question the best book on WW II I have ever read; and this made for TV series, "Band of Brothers", does not disappoint. Each segment is simply outstanding. From basic training, to the drop into Normandy, to Holland, to the Battle of the Bulge, and finally to Hitler's Eagles Nest. Just for the record, despite what the below reviewer states (1 star); the book and this series are right on the money historically. I'm not sure what historical facts the fellow below is referring to because the Book "is based on the first hand account interviews" with the very solders that did the fighting. Interesting how some guy who wasn't there seems to feel he has a more historically accurate understanding of the events then the men who where actually there. This series does not glorify war nor does it offer and arrogant boastful image of the American solder. What it does offer is an inside view of the tremendous sacrifice these men made for all of us. Most of these men were citizen soldiers. Some where from poor backgrounds, some from more affluent backgrounds. Some with high school educations, some with Ivy League educations. In fact one member of the 101st was an all-American catcher and football player for UCLA, who played in the 1943 Rose Bowl. Nothing is sugar coated. The series depicts both great victories and missteps encountered by the 101st in their fight. I found the depiction of the training prior to the Normandy drop to be particularly interesting. It leaves the viewer asking themselves if they themselves could have endured the training and physical demands imposed by the CO's. The acting is superb, the story line is excellent, and each series creates a very accurate portrayal of the book. I strongly recommend this series, however I would recommend reading the book first. Simply an excellent book and series. There is also an added bonus; "We Stand Alone Together, The Men of Easy Company". This is a 120 minute Documentary with the men of Easy. It offers interesting interviews, insight and vintage footage of the men.Vollständige Rezension lesen
This movie is great, if you can get past the terrible language. It does have one sex scene in it that shows way too much. We found out where it was and skipped it. Other than those two thing, a very powerful and moving story. Makes one very thankful for those who have fought so that we might be free. May we never forget!! God bless America...
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Band of Brothers is a great value and is very well done. The purchaser gets six discs amounting to ten episodes about the true story of the men of Easy Company during WW II. The six discs are packaged well and enclosed in a neat can. I can see why this series won an Emmy and a Golden Globe. I would definitely buy this again. I am happy with my purchase and so I give it five stars.
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Band of Brothers arrived sooner than I expected. The Collector Tin and Blu-rays are shinny new and ready to be added to my digital collection. Outstanding. We'll looking to purchase more through bubsgranny.
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From the first time I seen this series on tv I was hooked. I purchased the book and read it. While they say it's about 40% accurate for the mens stories they did change things to compress and uplift the series. I have owned this set three times now and twice it was stolen from me so it must be worth it!
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I got this as a bday gift for my dad. He already had the Blu-ray set, but he lost one of the discs and wanted a replacement. This worked out great because it was a good deal and good quality. Thank you!
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Dear Buyers, Band of Brothers is a well known war mini-series based on the actual accounts of Sgt. Winters, whose perspective is the most prominent in the series, and the men of the 101st airborne. It's a great series, really fine tuned and as accurate as you can get. What you probably don't know is that while this series is based on WWII in Europe, Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks are doing a follow up series based on the war with the Japanese in the Pacific. It will be entitled The Pacific (as of now, the title may still change), and will focus on strictly Pacific battles. With this series coming out in the next year, people are going to want to get the full collection. So be sure to buy Band of Brothers (especially Blu Ray versions) before this series comes out, or you may find yourself paying a little extra to get this series. Also, be smart when buying the series, some people are trying to sell it for 50 dollars and higher. As amazing as the series is, and it is worth every cent of that amount, it has been some seven years or more since it came out. That means there are plenty in stock in stores and plenty of people who are selling it. If your patient and watchful you can pick up a mint copy for around 25-30 dollars easily. Be smart and you'll save on this amazing series. Take care and good hunting buyers. Sincerely, alanyoung2005Vollständige Rezension lesen
During a time of our worldwide history when so many countries are at war, so many families are impacted by loved ones serving far from home, and conflict is intertwined with difficult financial times, Band of Brothers might be considered a "difficult watch.". While Band of Brothers is only one story about the many thousands of men and women who fought during World War II, directors David Frankel, David Leland, David Nutter, Mikael Salomon, and Phil Alden Robinson have done an exceptional job of bringing this important part of history to life in a way no one will ever forget. The attention to detail is exceptional, but not surprising at all when you consider that Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks were the production masterminds behind this project. The historical accuracy is well presented from all aspects. After having watched the original series on HBO when it was released in 1970 and acquiring a copy of the series on standard DVD when it was released about a year later, the ability to watch this incredible production on Blu-Ray is as if we were actually participating in the battles fought by those incredible members of Easy Company. War and history buffs take note, this is one of the must-have items for your DVD / Blu-Ray collection!Vollständige Rezension lesen
Very entertaining. One of the best depictions of what our soldiers went through during World War Two. Characters were excellently portrayed by actors.
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If you would like to watch this series or watch it again, having the DVD collection at home is so much better than waiting for the next scheduled installment on TV or Cable, because obviously you can watch as many episodes as you wish at one sitting, or interrupt the playback at anytime. The HDTV Blu-ray quality is good. The only other way to do this is to have a Personal HD DVR and record all the episodes from TV or Cable for playback. Then fast forward through ads and station breaks, upsetting the continuity of the story. The cut-scene commentaries by the actual Veterans involved in the episodes are an excellent touch, especially the clever technique of not identifying them by name until the last part of the last episode during their closing comments. At that point, you can put the faces of the real vets together with their names and associate them with the actors who portrayed their characters on the screen. Great, just great.Vollständige Rezension lesen