Hands down, this is one of the greatest disk collections ever created. The Band of Brothers is the story of Easy Company, a tight-knit crew of World War II soldiers and their journey from the beginning to the end of the war. I have watched this collection through at least 5 times from beginning to end.
In addition to the backdrop of the war, this series is about the stories behind the bonds that these soldiers forged during the war. A lot of my friends were under the impression that this film was a typical war movie involving testosterone and gunpowder, but the truth is that this movie has very little to do with other Lee Marvin films - this movie is about the people.
The craziest part of this series is when you sit back and realize that The Band of Brothers was a real group of people. It actually makes you drift in and out of the Hollywood experience. As deep as you get into the drama, you are snapped back to the reality that the Band of Brothers were REAL PEOPLE.
If you have read any of the Stephen Ambrose books, enjoyed Saving Private Ryan, or have a pulse...you will really enjoy this film.
What can say about this series? It just totally grabs you and it is hard to stop watching. You want to view the whole series at once but of course that is difficult to do. It was especially interesting for me as a paratrooper and one time member of the 101st Airborne Division but I think anyone who is interested in the history of World War II or is a fan of action movies will really enjoy this set. Make sure you purchase it from a reputable seller if you want to get the real thing and not some ripped off copy.
I first saw this on The history channel, and after that I was hooked. This was an amazing and epic series that follows this true band of brothers go through the struggles of WWII. Every episode is just, if not more, amazing than the previous. Definitely worth the money.
Excellent casting and display of the war. I like the in depth story line and the interviews from the men who did the fighting. Great buy and worth watching.
This series is truly one of the great military drama / documentaries to be produced in a long time. The story telling and realism is at its finest. Hanks and Spielberg have truly honored the men in this unit by producing this piece. The actors were very well chosen and do their parts justice.
The collector's box set (tin can) was beautifully designed. It's larger than you would expect and the graphic design / layout is superb. The DVD menus are very well done and perfectly in line with the overall feel / design of the movies.
I first watched the Band Of Brother about five years ago. It is the most informative, accurate, and dramatic re-enactment today. If you don't have a deeper respect for our military and our history after watching this film you may be numb hearted. It is the best film made and is produced by several of the industries best producer; such as, Tom Hanks and Stephen Speilberg.
I have always wanted the series but did'nt want to pay the price for new,so i got a used set on e-bay, all most like new & saved money;and did it all without leaving home.
ive known gerald for 15 yrs , he never talcked much about his time in korea ,vietnam, . i guess bieng on hospis, with three tubes in you and a cancer traced back to agent orange, softend him up we talked and shared old stories and i parraled death,and pain , and the inner fight of one in dire curcomstances and him, in his utmost stuborn ableity too just keep pushing on ,regadless of what they they told him ,he has never gave up hope.though fighting for his life, always pushed ahead ,a soilder once and always !
I found this series to be extremely good. It is based on actual events and follows Easy Company from boot camp through to the end of WWII. The acting and special effects are excellent and reminiscant of Saving Private Ryan. If you are a fan of WWII movies then this series will not disappoint.
I thought it was a good series, it did not quite stay with what really happened but was close enough. Some of the story lines are really realistic as to how things go during war. they don't always go well for either side. Overall very good.
Great seller - received DVD as advertised. Item was shipped promptly and received in excellent condition. Was rushed to review merchandise for damage or defects because of the 3 day policy, but can live with that. Thanks.
Great Story line ! Its a must see for anyone who enjoys war films or history. There are so many well known actors in this film as well who got their start from this Show! It helps you realize the situations that the soliders were put in during the war. Recommend this to everyone
This is a great tv show/ documentary on WWII. This DVD package comes with all of the episodes from pre war and storming of normandy to the end of the war and the beginning of Japan. Also, it comes with real interviews of the veterans that were actually portrayed in the series. This is a must have for anyone who is interested in WWII or any one who just likes action type tv shows!!
On a military deployment to Alaska, some friends had this set. We would watch an episode a night. This is a very good movie. It gives you the inside experience of the war. I enjoyed listening to the actual people tell their version of what happened,then they would act it out in the movie. I enjoyed this collection so much, when I got home I had to find and purchase it.