Band of Brothers |  | Actors: Damian Lewis, Ron Livingston, Donnie Wahlberg, Frank John Hughes, Neal McDonough
Studio: HBO Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  1427 reviews
Sales Rank: 60
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 6
Running Time: 705 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 6 x 2
MPN: D99205D
ISBN: 078312063X
UPC: 026359920523
EAN: 9780783120638
ASIN: B00006CXSS
Theatrical Release Date: September 9, 2001
Release Date: November 5, 2002
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Follows the 101 Airborne as it drops into Normandy on D-Day and fights its way through Europe to end World War II.
Item Type: DVD Movie
Item Rating: NR
Street Date: 06/06/06
Wide Screen: yes
Director Cut: no
Special Edition: no
Language: ENGLISH
Foreign Film: noSubtitles: no
Dubbed: no
Full Frame: no
Re-Release: no
Packaging: Sleeve
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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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Band of Brothers March 11, 2010
George M. Thompson (Houston, Texas)
Stirring account of D-Day, the days leading up to ahd following that day as recounted by members of the 101st Airborne Division. Excellent!!!!
Band of Brothers March 4, 2010
Carl A. Reichenbach (Fleming Island, FL)
Band of Brothers is a truly remarkable story and is the most unbelievably greatest war story ever filmed. From the uniforms, vehicles and the likeness of each actor to his character is awesome. Not over-acted nor under-acted the cast could not have been better. This story is so well done it almost matches the book and have never saw a film that I could say that before now. The book did tell me a few more things not in the movie but only small, minor details. Unbelievable. I don't watch movies more than twice. I have watched these disks 4 times each. If you don't own this set you are missing a real life hero story that you will be lessor of a person for missing. Will buy it again in Blue Ray now.
The best. February 27, 2010
Ray (perth west australia)
I enjoyed this series very much it is one of the best made for tv programs I have seen. All the actors were brilliant and the scenes were so realistic and I like the fact that they have some of the men that were in the war. Tell some of their story at the beginning.
A great balance February 26, 2010
Denise Winderbank-lucas
A terrific mix of character development, history, and special effects. You begin to really care about these individuals, and enter emotionally into the trials they faced. A great value.
Great Collection February 25, 2010
J. Bongo (PA)
What a wonderful collection to have. This is by far the best series out there. My husband and I can watch it over and over again. It also shipped really fast which we loved!
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