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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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Rating:  63 reviews
Sales Rank: 55
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
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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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Probably one of the best war films ever made. Stunning on Blu-Ray. November 18, 2008
52 out of 54 found this review helpful
I have to say that this series blew me away. I was so impressed with the effort put into Saving Private Ryan to give it a documentary look and feel. Band Of Brothers falls from the same tree. Once again, Hanks and Spielberg reunite to produce this epic cable series of WW2 as told by the men themselves. Every episode has interviews from the soldiers who were there. Very realistic and emotional stuff.
First off, the set comes in a metal box with fold out style disk holders. Exactly like the standard dvd edtion a few years ago.
The Blu-Ray edition has 6 disks total. 2 episodes per disk on the first 5 with many, many extras on number 6.
The quality of the picture is perfect. These films were shot with tons of natural grain for that documentary style look. The lenses also give the look of a 40's camera used in the field. Although the film itself is washed out and very rough, it has awesome detail. You will notice so many things going on in the background. The size of the shots sometimes leave you in awe. The blacks are sometimes unstable, but that is the intent. The daytime scenes are beautiful in their full scope. The greatest thing about this series is the uncompromising attention to detail. From the uniforms to the weapons. The skintones are spot on and very nice looking.
The sound is second to none. You will easily be blown away with the audio track quality. You have to turn down the volume at many points during battle scenes. The voices are crisp and clean, but the battle scenes really rock your sound system. All of your speakers get a good workout. The subwoofer really hammers out the explosions. The rear speakers have tons of gunfire from all directions, as do the side speakers. You will have a true surround sound experience. Many movies do not make full use of the full audio possibilities. This one does!
There are great extras here as well. Great in depth interviews from the soldiers themselves. A really cool making of documentary called " We stand together: The men of easy company " And many other things for the history buff. Cant say enough about this product. If you are a war genre lover, this is one of the best. If you love history, and dont want a watered down, made for Hollywood war film. This is how it happened as told by the men of the 506th E Co. You will have a new respect for these guys who gave so much. It is hard to believe that some people could give so much for so little. Thank god they did.
Short Review From someone who never saw BOB before~ November 26, 2008
36 out of 41 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
Must Have !! One of the best original series from HBO November 11, 2008
41 out of 48 found this review helpful
I had purchased the DVD version of Band of Brothers after I saw a few episodes from my roommates' DVD set. I was blown away with the story and the amazing script. The moment I realized that they were coming out with the Blu Ray version I promptly sold my DVD version and pre-ordered this set on Amazon. The advantages over the DVD version are as follows
1. 1080p full HD quality
2. DTS-HD Master Audio
3. English Subtitles (the DVD one had only Spanish)
4. Tons of extras like PIP commentary, Interactive guides and maps ...
For me these were good enough reasons to own this masterpiece !!
I have this set today in my hands !! Great packaging ... more or less like the DVD version .. just bit smaller !!
Amazing A/V quality !!! Way better than the DVD version of course !!
Conclusion: Must have even for a casual enthusiast ... and an absolute must for those hardcore fans !! Go get it !! Can't beat Amazon's price !!
Was skeptical about the bluray difference... December 6, 2008
11 out of 14 found this review helpful
First , let me say that I watched the original HBO series when it first aired in 2001. It began just after 9/11 and was especially gripping, partly due to the "mood" of the nation and the fear of what lay on the horizon. I became totally absorbed by the series and never missed an episode. When it was finally released on DVD, I gladly ran to the store and paid $120 for the set, and enjoyed it all over again.
When the Bluray was announced, I deliberated about the value of investing in the upgraded version. Most of the scenes are intentionally gritty, and all battle scenes have a choppy, grainy, scratched-film effect to them. I decided to rent the Bluray from Netflix, to see if it was worth the difference.
WOW! I never would have believed that Bluray sharpness and clarity could add so much to a film shot with so many intentional shortcomings. I'm now on disc 2, and the set has been added to the top of my Christmas wish list, highest priority.
One thing I noticed immediately, the increased detail adds more emotional contrast between the battle scenes and the shots of the calm, beautiful landscapes and villages. Also, the facial expressions are also more intense. Finally, the horror of war is even more gruesome. It's like seeing the movie for the first time, all over again. To me, that is the true mark of a great Bluray. Enjoy, I will. I'll wait and review the audio after I receive my 5.1 headphones...
Definitely worth owning on Blu-Ray November 24, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I can only assume that if you're reading this, you've probably already seen or heard of how great the Band of Brothers mini-series is. With this in mind, I'll spare you the review of the actual series, and just say that this is a great addition to a growing Blu-Ray collection. I already owned this on DVD, but when seeing that the Blu-Ray price was only $10 more than the DVD for hours upon hours of entertainment(compared to the average 2-hour movie on Blu-Ray charging a $10 to sometimes $20 premium over it's DVD counterpart, I just couldn't pass up on this. It was well worth the repurchase. And my DVD set won't go to waste, as my younger brother has been eyeing it ever since I got it, so now he benefits as well. The picture and sound quality of this set is superb. As far as my modest Blu-Ray collection goes, this is by far the crown jewel as of now.
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