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Band of Brothers [Blu-ray] | ![Band of Brothers [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51raX%2BcY0GL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | 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:  25 reviews
Sales Rank: 37
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 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Studio: Hbo Home Video Release Date: 11/11/2008 Run time: 705 minutes Rating: Nr
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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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As Time Passes the Memories of What Great Men Did Should Not December 4, 2008
I know there are plenty of reviews out there about Band of Brothers but I have never written any so I decided to give it a shot here. 1st off let me say I watched the original dvd version a few years ago and I was blown away by how the series was put together I didn't care about picture quality or sound. Though picture and sound are nice it takes a back seat to what the series is all about. So here is about the blu ray since the day I found out it was coming out for blu ray I knew I had to absolutely get this one. One thing I did notice that someone who isn't a HD person odds are wont care about the amazing picture quality nor appreciate it. Some people I know can look at it and really not tell a difference simply b/c they don't have the eye for HD or HD doesn't interest them. I think pretty much everybody should see this series whether HD or not fan of war flicks or not. The case is pretty much the same as the original and so is the inside of the case. I didn't have a copy of the original to compare to but as far as I remember they are basically the same packaging even though this one I think is just a little smaller.
Sticking the movies in at 1st is kind of annoying though it doesn't take long you have to sit through the warnings and HBO screen. After that I had my 1st look at the blu ray version and I must say I am amazed by the quality such as richer blacks and color detail or even blades of grass. Though the film grain still exists I am pretty sure its intentional since it's usually in battle scenes but I rather like film grain in this type of film. I enjoy the grittiness and the shakiness of the camera that just add to the chaos of whats being shown. I think that is what pulled me into Saving Private Ryan is just the overall rawness and chaos that was in WWII and the sense of realism with how the films were shot camera wise like (I think its called documentary style).
The audio in this version is phenomenal and the sounds are just amazing even though the dvd version had good audio this one really shines like when you hear a Thompson, Garand, or an MG firing. I guess its more about clarity and more dynamic when you have your surround sound cranked you can really have sound that jumps out and makes you say wow which most blu rays specialize at. It made me really appreciate the sense of realism that was put into this series like hearing outdoor ambience or distant gunfire or how everything just has a distinct sound that you like to hear over and over.
For some odd reason I kept listening to one part where there was a Carbine being shot by someone I can't remember but I think is in the episode about Carnetan. One of my favorite parts in this regard is probably when they are about to jump in Disc 1 Ep. 2 and AA guns firing everywhere and planes getting holes shot in them and everything is just chaotic inside the planes as well as the outside. So many parts from the series stick out in this regard like hearing the mortar strikes in Bastogne its just so much in each episode it would take a long time to write about it.
I understand the realistic nature of whats being portrayed and all I am doing is pointing out how great the series is put together blu ray wise and not trying to sound like I am indulging in the violence. I believe there is a great seriousness and respect that needs to be shown in regards to what is going on.
Though the movie has actors the violence was real for the men of Easy Company as with everyone else in WWII. What really makes this series hit such emotional peak with me is the openings and the extras that are from the actual men of Easy Company and not actors. When I hear them speak of what they saw and what they felt I would have to say Band of Brothers was the series that finally got me to think and reflect on WWII.
I know some people will watch it as just entertainment but it is so much more than that. The extra like We Stand Alone Together which is a documentary that just amazes me to hear coming from the real people and it really pulled at my emotions. I think the ending of the documentary is one of the greatest things I have ever seen or heard that brought me to tears when Winters shows his humility and talks about his grandchild asking him if he was a hero and I am sure most fans know what I am talking about. To me those words resonate with me when I think about WWII. Do yourself a favor and don't skip that documentary. I think it would be great to have watched that before seeing the movie but no big deal.
Since seeing the series for the 1st time a few years ago my respect grew greatly for "The Greatest Generation". Blu ray or not this is far by one the greatest series ever and I found myself wishing there were more episodes since there is just so much about these men to tell indeed it was "The Greatest Generation".
Thank you Vets! December 4, 2008
I read Bob Lefleur's take on this set. He was there, in the real battle and we mere mortals can only imagine the Hell they went through during WWII. My dad and uncle were there. They had some very amusing stories about the great group of GI's they fought with, but some very grim details about the actual war. So, I want to thank Bob Lefleur and all the vet's that were there. Without them, things might be much different, in this world today. As for the Band of Brother's set? It is THE most realistic series about WWII ever produced. If you want to see how it really was, get this set, as it is awesome to watch.
Amazing Picture Quality, Amazing Sound, Amazing Mini-series November 27, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
There's already enough reviews out there regarding this epic mini-series, so I won't go into details here. I will mainly focus on this Blu-ray package instead.
My cousin owned the DVD version of Band of Brothers and I borrowed it, watched it, and loved it when it first released many years ago. So when the Blu-ray version released, I decided to buy it and watch it ASAP. I was immediately reminded of the super-high production value, special effects, quality acting, story-telling, realism, attention to details, engrossing sound, and emotional aspects that made this mini-series so good.
The Blu-ray version is definitely worth the purchase for anyone wanting to experience one of the best mini-series ever filmed and arguably, the best on-screen depiction of World War II... ever. I was amazed at the picture quality and sound. Most Parts (episodes) have highly-detailed, crisp, and clear images. The only instance where I found some "graininess" was during the bombardment Easy Company received during Part 7: The Breaking Point. However, this was probably an intended artistic decision choice made by the director and not an issue with the film itself. I personally didn't find it a problem, but I thought I should mention it here. Besides those scenes, most of the episode had near-perfect PQ on a 1080p display.
The sound is just awesome. I don't have a good enough sound system to take advantage of the DTS-HD Master Audio feature, but I do have a system that supports regular DTS audio. You will feel like you're actually there on the battlefield with Easy Company if you turn up the volume, trust me.
The only minor complaint I have is the fact that it takes a while to load up each disc. You have to sit through all the warnings, brief "HBO Video" introduction (can't skip), and loading session each and every time you pop a disc in. I haven't timed it, but I estimate that it takes roughly 2 minutes to actually view the first episode each disc (2 episodes per disc, 10 episodes total).
The metallic box it comes packaged in is sturdy, just like the DVD version. It is slightly smaller and shaped slightly differently compared to the DVD box, but is very similar to it.
Overall, this is a must-buy product for anyone that likes this genre. If you own a Blu-ray player, you need to get your hands on this boxed set NOW.
Short Review From someone who never saw BOB before~ November 26, 2008
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
First of all let me just say that i have never seen Band of brothers before so I'm not a blind fanboy or anything like that , and because I'm not an american so i thought this mini series is not going to be interesting to me , However this mini series is highly praised everywhere and it have 9.6 score on IMDB plus it won the Golden Globe award and Emmy as the BEST series made for TV , so i said to myself lets give it try
So far i have seen only 5 episodes on the BLU-RAY and i have to say that the picture quality is insanely good i own over 30 Blu ray movies and series like Planet Earth, Band of brothers picture quality beat every movie i have ever seen ,yes even Disney Blu rays like pirates, the colors is perfect and its crystal clear, its just UNREAL how good its, i was really surprised i didn't expect TV series picture quality to beat Movies picture quality (Its simply the Best picture quality so far on blu ray to me, but sometimes picture quality jump from crystal clear to "extremely" Grainy on some parts which is intended i believe)
Blu-ray.com reviewed the series today also and gave the picture quality 5/5 and everything else 5/5 kinda XD
I have only seen 5 episodes so far! and i don't want it to end ;( that's why i'm watching it slowly, to be honest i have always hated and avoided World war Movies because to me they are boring as hell, i have heard the story god damn million time in books/video games and Hollywood movies even school books and most of the times each version of the movie is different so you don't know which version is real or accurate about what happened in the world war 2 because a lot of movie directors change events and make them different to sell tickets, but with band of brothers the men who went to the war speaks to you and tell you there REAL story "there is picture in picture mode where you can watch the movie and small screen like 1/4 of the TV pop and the Real people who was at the event speaks and its optional"
Band of brothers is a masterpiece its Story,Characters,Script, Events,Sound is too good plus its very emotional story.... i don't know where to start about this series it just blow my mind from its goodness
I hope this review was helpful to you
"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers" November 25, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
These extraordinary (yet excruciating, raw, violent and emotional) episodes capture in an incredible narrative the ups, downs, glory, horrors, trials and tribulations of common men becoming soldiers and enduring what has become known as the Last Great War.
Like Saving Private Ryan before it, this Mini-Series tries to put you in the middle of the daily wear and tear of this war. But this time, not in a small unit to save one man, which can be viewed as an exception in the great scheme of the war, but as one more soldier in the middle of the "great and noble undertaking" that was World War II. Great and noble, yes, but also not an easy one as Eisenhower told the D-Day troops: "Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle hardened, he will fight savagely."
Coincidentally or by Providence, the same dedicated people behind that Saving Private Ryan, fascinated by the accounts of these real-life soldiers (found on the book Band of Brothers by author Steven Ambrose), decided to spare no expense to bring this incredibly real, and incredibly raw in the human scale, story to life. Now in blu ray, this Mini-Series begin to get the respect it deserves. Though, in my humble opinion, this series should one day be presented in cinemas.
There is definitely R-Rated material here. Children need not be exposed to the war in order to avoid it. But teens and youths sometimes do forget that their freedoms costs; so this is, I think, great material to see and explore together with parents and gives excellent chances to engage in fascinating and profound conversations about war, life, principle, and definitely, God with their kids. This particular Mini-Series, focuses on the day-to-day hardships that a man must endure in this life; some days are good, some are bad, some better, some worse, some simply extraordinary. Some things are worth fighting for, even dying for; but it is equally important to be clear on WHO, WHAT and WHY we are fighting or dying for.
The Longest Day, Saving Private Ryan, many other great WWII films, and now this superlative Mini-Series in all the glory of High Definition.
May all these help us NEVER forget that simple men are capable of accomplishing world-changing feats.
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