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Band of Brothers
Average Customer Review : 5.0/5 based on 1262 reviews
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Editorial Reviews
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
Spotlight Reviews
Did not deliver! (2009-01-08)
Customer Review : 1
This was ordered on Dec 2nd as a Christmas present. It is Jan 8th and I still haven't gotten it. Not impressed with this company.
Band of Brothers (2009-01-07)
Customer Review : 5
In excellent condition and came on time. Great movie. Who wouldn't love an action packed historical view on the events of the past. Two thumbs up for sure....
Nothing wrong with this one. (2009-01-07)
Customer Review : 5
I'm assuming, since actual Easy Company members speak about related experiences in the opening of each episode, that this series is based on fact - with the usual special effects, embellishments, and secondary storylines thrown in that make for a good TV show or movie. I figure, if the Easy Company members don't object to any "mistakes" that are made, why the heck should I? However, if you're the kind of person who can't enjoy a show for what it is, preferring to pick everything apart in search of flaws, you'll probably find lots wrong with this one, too. Personally, I found it thoroughly enjoyable and highly recommend it. I'm retired from a military that is NOT American and I still like this series very much. Imagine that...
great, awesome, unbelieveable series (2009-01-07)
Customer Review : 5
Band of Brothers is a series I have wanted since I saw it on HBO when it first came out. I was finally able to get it and have not been disappointed. The nice Metal case this particular one came in is very nice, and will help protect the dvd's for a long time, although this makes the dvd's on the bottom a bit of a pain to get out. I highly recommend the Band of Brothers to anyone who wants to know more about WWII and what those brave men went thru to keep the rest of the world safe.
Band of Brothers boxed DVD set (2009-01-07)
Customer Review : 5
My husband received this boxed set for Christmas. He was thrilled. The 6 dvd's came in a cool metal box. There was a fold-out insert with a lot of extra information which he loved. Amazon had the best price by far. I was very pleased as well.
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