Band of Brothers
starring: Damien Lewis, Ron Livingston, Donnie Wahlberg, Frank John Hughes, Neal McDonough
directed by: David Frankel, Tom Hanks
directed by: David Frankel, Tom Hanks
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Based on the bestseller by Stephen E. Ambrose the epic 10-part miniseries Band of Brothers tells the story of Easy Company 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division U.S. Army. Drawn from interviews with survivors of Easy Company as well as soldiers' journals and letters Band of Brothers chronicles the experiences of these men who knew extraordinary bravery and extraordinary fear. They were an elete rifle company parachuting into France early on D-Day morning fighting in the Battle of the Bulge and capturing Hitler's Eagle's Nest at Berchtesgaden. They were also a unit that suffered 150 percent casualties and whose lives became legend.Running Time: 705 min.System Requirements:Starring: Damian Lewis Donnie Wahlberg Ron Livingston Matthew Settle Rick Warden Frank John Hughes Scott Grimes Neal McDonough Rick Gomez Eion Bailey James Madio Kirk Acecedo Michael Cudlitz David Schwimmer Mark Lawrence Douglas Spain Michael Fassbender Jimmy Fallon Colin Hanks Tom Hanks.Running Time: 600 Min. Color.Copyright 2002 Warner Home Video.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: NR UPC: 026359920523 Manufacturer No: 99205
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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
Based on the bestseller by Stephen E. Ambrose the epic 10-part miniseries Band of Brothers tells the story of Easy Company 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division U.S. Army. Drawn from interviews with survivors of Easy Company as well as soldiers' journals and letters Band of Brothers chronicles the experiences of these men who knew extraordinary bravery and extraordinary fear. They were an elete rifle company parachuting into France early on D-Day morning fighting in the Battle of the Bulge and capturing Hitler's Eagle's Nest at Berchtesgaden. They were also a unit that suffered 150 percent casualties and whose lives became legend.Running Time: 705 min.System Requirements:Starring: Damian Lewis Donnie Wahlberg Ron Livingston Matthew Settle Rick Warden Frank John Hughes Scott Grimes Neal McDonough Rick Gomez Eion Bailey James Madio Kirk Acecedo Michael Cudlitz David Schwimmer Mark Lawrence Douglas Spain Michael Fassbender Jimmy Fallon Colin Hanks Tom Hanks.Running Time: 600 Min. Color.Copyright 2002 Warner Home Video.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: NR UPC: 026359920523 Manufacturer No: 99205
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
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- band of brothers
I liked this set of movies so much I bought it for a friend for his birthday. He is looking forward to watchingthe movies.
Rating: - Excellent-what else?
If Steven Spielberg is associated with a movie or tv series what else is expected? Just top notch direction, production, and of course the right actors. I have enjoyed all of his movies, Saving Private Ryan, Munich and Schindler's List to name a few. However, Band of Brothers was an unexpected surprise. I was unaware of Easy Company and their heroic achievements. Only a true genious of Spielberg's caliber could bring this to life.
Rating: - Need to see!
THE best mini series I have ever seen, also the best depiction of war I have seen.
Rating: - Courageless,Undecessive,Tempered and Self-oriented Commanding Officer May leads your LIFE,Alive or Death. Concerning is best!
As All Reviewer Agreed with 5 STARS !I complr[etlly Agree
with that. Personally I was inbig trouble with importat "Title"!
I think these DVD IS Best Masrwe piece of [Tom Hanks and Steven
Spilelberg].I like introduce 3 Pick uperd Scens from this DVD.;
1) Crash dead General, who made special armoured STEEL Plate,
which resulted in Crash of Gliders with another CASUALTIES.!
2) Shoting to Drah of "White horse" roded German Officer--
What was in his ... Read More
Rating: - Good movie, classic for the times
This movie is so real to life, its nearly like you were there, a classic war movie.
- band of brothersI liked this set of movies so much I bought it for a friend for his birthday. He is looking forward to watchingthe movies.
- Excellent-what else?If Steven Spielberg is associated with a movie or tv series what else is expected? Just top notch direction, production, and of course the right actors. I have enjoyed all of his movies, Saving Private Ryan, Munich and Schindler's List to name a few. However, Band of Brothers was an unexpected surprise. I was unaware of Easy Company and their heroic achievements. Only a true genious of Spielberg's caliber could bring this to life.
- Need to see!THE best mini series I have ever seen, also the best depiction of war I have seen.
- Courageless,Undecessive,Tempered and Self-oriented Commanding Officer May leads your LIFE,Alive or Death. Concerning is best!As All Reviewer Agreed with 5 STARS !I complr[etlly Agree
with that. Personally I was inbig trouble with importat "Title"!
I think these DVD IS Best Masrwe piece of [Tom Hanks and Steven
Spilelberg].I like introduce 3 Pick uperd Scens from this DVD.;
1) Crash dead General, who made special armoured STEEL Plate,
which resulted in Crash of Gliders with another CASUALTIES.!
2) Shoting to Drah of "White horse" roded German Officer--
What was in his ... Read More
- Good movie, classic for the timesThis movie is so real to life, its nearly like you were there, a classic war movie.
