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Band of Brothers |  | Actors: Scott Grimes, Damian Lewis, Ron Livingston, Shane Taylor, Donnie Wahlberg
Studio: Hbo (Warner)
Category: Video
Buy New: CDN$ 169.95
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Rating:  538 reviews
Sales Rank: 406
Format: NTSC
Languages: English (Unknown), Dutch (Original Language), English (Original Language), French (Original Language), German (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Media: VHS Tape
Discs: 6
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.2
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 7 x 4.4
ISBN: 0783120621
UPC: 026359920639
EAN: 9780783120621
ASIN: B00006C7G9
Theatrical Release Date: September 9, 2001
Release Date: November 5, 2002
Availability: Usually ships within 1 - 2 business days
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From 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
Additional Features
HBO's impressive miniseries may have the most handsome DVD packaging to date: a tin container enclosing the accordion sleeves holding six discs. The extras on the set are just as classy. Besides the rudimentary 30-minute making-of, there's an hour's worth of video diaries by actor Ron Livingston (who portrays Lewis Nixon) detailing the tough "actors' boot camp." The first-person recollections of the real Easy Company soldiers that begin each episode are expanded in the 80-minute documentary We Stand Alone Together. The real footage and heartfelt recollections complement the series, but viewers may want more interaction between the lifelong friends. The documentary is better in the final minutes, when the veterans are not talking about the specific incidents depicted in the film. Another big help in this set is the "field guide," a dossier of maps, glossary, definitions of ranks, a timeline, and a who's who for each episode. --Doug Thomas
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The best of the best July 28, 2010
Vanessa Buttino (Toronto)
I don't even know what to say about this series apart from that it is one of the BEST things I've ever seen. Honestly, I'm so glad I took the time to watch it in it's entirety -- the best ten hours I've ever dedicated to TV.
It's gritty, realistic and sharp. At first I was a bit overwhelmed with the sheer amount of characters in it, but once the series got underway, I was fine. I AM however watching it a second time because I feel there were things I missed the first time around. If you're into history this is a MUST-SEE! No joke.
Whoever did the casting on this series deserves a crown. Everyone was absolutely wonderful -- my favourites are Winters (naturally), Nixon, and Malarkey. James McAvoy even makes a brief appearance in "Replacements."
Excellent DVD June 15, 2010
S. Leveille (Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
My wife and I watched "The Pacific" this past year and wanted to see "Steven Spilberg" and "Tom Hanks'" version of the European side of World War II. In my opinion this is the best and most realistic movie/mini-series I've ever seen regarding WWII. I would recomment this box set to anyone who would like to see a realistic version of WWII.
 Entertaining, realistic, thought-provoking May 1, 2010
Zach Armstrong (Aurora, ON, CA)
A beautiful box-set, from the packaging to the content. This is a must-have for any avid television-series collector.
Excellent HBO series February 15, 2010
Terry G. Embury (canada)
Follow the adventures of Easy company from D day to the surrender of the German army.This war series is one of the best, with real war heros testimonies given throughout the 6 disc set.
Band of Brothers: Awesome February 7, 2010
Jessica (Petawawa On Canada)
This is a very well done series. The character development makes this to be so much more than just another war movie. Even better than "Saving Private Ryan". A must-see for military members, military family members and history buffs. An interesting and entertaining look at the 2nd world war and I don't even like war movies...I bought it as a gift for my husband and ended up getting sucked in. 2 Thumbs UP!
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