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Summary: It deserves 6 stars. Really, this is great.
Review: My wife got me this DVD. I love it. Gosh, there is hardly one thing I don't love about this DVD series.Now, if you're thinking of buying it: DO SO!!! It's money well spent. This DVD series is far better than Saving Private Ryan and that is not a bad DVD either. I've been putting together models of German Armor for years. On the set of "Brothers" they have reproductions of Tigers, Stug IIIs, Marders, and Jadpanthers. The Stug was done so good it fooled me and only a DVD frame-by-frame analysis showed that it was a substitute, made of a former British personnel carrier. But, what a wonderful substitute. It is the attention to detail that makes you feel that the producers really went the extra mile in making this series. I'll give you another example of attention to detail. In 1942 American aircraft had a star with a red circle inside as the national insignia. That marking was only vaild for 1942 and earler. In 1944 the invasion markings on the transports were obviously hand panted. That is also correct for the period. The producers went the extra mile just to research aircraft markings. Yes, people like me pay attention and this will add to your enjoyment of the DVD. Tom Hanks & crew got it right. Then there are the actors. D. Williams plays LT/CPT/Major Winters. What a fantastic job! Darn, I wish my officers in the real military were half as good as Winters. You never get over the impression that CPT Winters is a perfect American officer. He's cool under fire, makes good decisions, and leads by example for his men. Lt. Winter's mild words to an enlisted man, PVT Blythe, restores the man's courage and makes him an effective combat soldier. What a leader! Did D. Williams get an Emmy award for this performance? He deserved it!!! Words excape my frail ability to write about Band of Brothers. Now, if you read the book "Band of Brothers" by Stephen Ambrose it does give you some important background information. The reason why Winters does not drink (they make a big deal about this in the series) is he used to be a nationally rated wrestler in college. So, Winters merely kept himself in athletic training mode while in the Army. True athletes in training do not drink, it's empty calories. I really enjoyed the action between CPT Williams and CPT Nixon, the 506th S-2 (intelligence). The book does a fantastic job of showing Nixon as two things: 1. he was a wonderful planner and researcher for the Army (a positive effect of Yale) and 2. he drank too much (a negative effect of fraternity life at Yale). Nixon loses the 506th Brigade job and the series makes a big deal about it. This is a little different than the book because the war was winding down, another officer did want the job, and Nixon's drinking plus personal problems just gave an excuse to transfer Captain Nixon to Major William's command. Remember, the European war was ending and the career soldiers were getting the plum assignments. I think the best part of the post fighting series is when Major Williams gives Captain Nixon the first pick of Nazi wine stash in Bavaria, Germany. That was priceless. Also, it follows the book nearly 100%. Fellow Amazon.comers, you will enjoy this DVD. The Airborne comes off as super tough volunteers. The series shows good officers - like Williams and Lt. Spears (who is rumored to be a cold blooded murderer) - bad officers, and officers with problems, such as the ever drinking Captain Nixon. This video is worth the money.
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Summary: It's not a tv movie, it's the greatest film ever made.
Review: Period! HBO should find a way to re-release this in the theaters. It would be insane to watch on a large screen with high quality surround sound. Not enough people know about this. You don't need to be a history buff or war movie freak to appreciate this epic film. I can't see any movie bettering this. Wow.
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Summary: Right up there with 24 as one of the best shows ever on TV
Review: Massive action scenes and intense drama, stunning footage too. The icing on the cake is the story is based on real life accounts and you must watch the documentary after the movie.
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Summary: Messmerizing
Review: I rented the "Band of Brothers" DVD's just last week and found it totally fascinating. I'm not a fan of HBO because I find shows like "The Sopranos" and "Sex And The City" to be nothing but trash but the network really outdid itself with "Brothers". My Russian born wife was messmerized by the series and could not wait to watch the next DVD.
I recently read the Stephen Ambrose book and the series follows it very closely even right down to the scene where the German waiter takes off when Winters and Welsh enter the Berchesgaden Hof dining room. I was especially intrigued by the scene where the C-47's were approaching the DZ and the viewer was treated to a cockpit view of the AA fire in the distance.
Yes, the language was raw and the combat scenes were extremely violent but that made "Brothers" all the more historically accurate. I'd recommend it to most anyone and found it to be a wonderful tribute to a generation of men that is quickly leaving us.
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Summary: My favorite television production
Review: This is my favorite television production, of any genre. It would have been wonderful to have seen this on the big screen too, I think. I have bought the DVD, and have seen it four or five times, and I am ready to see it again. Only a few of my DVDs or (mostly I have) tapes have I seen more than a few times, but I think this will have very long desireability of play. The music, the production values, and the characters are simply unforgettable. The ten hours lets you get involved in a way one can not with a movie. I so recommend this production.
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Summary: Absolute Genius!
Review: I wish my words could do justice to this engaging piece of television. But that would be impossible! Band Of Brothers is moving ... entertaining ... exciting ... and eye opening! The acting and directing is amazing and makes you feel like the bullets are buzzing by YOUR head. I'm usually bored by anything dealing with history, but this was awesome. GUARANTEED: You will find Band Of Brothers as thrilling as it is inspiring.
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Summary: Bunch of Brothers!
Review: Although an excellent production, it's more about the typical GI Joe film, where a bunch of undisciplined, unmotivated, overpaid and overfed army, defeats it's enemy with very dubious tactics and elements. The film is more about history being written by the victorious, in plain disregard of true historic facts, instead of an objective review. It's another happy ending americana. Proper viewer caution is advised.
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Summary: band of brothers
Review: This is simply the most amazing and emotional World War 2 movie or miniseries ever made. I thought Saving Private Ryan was brilliant in depicting the horrific events that the men encountered during the war.I thought that it would take an extrodinary film to replace Saving Private Ryan as my favorite film of all time. Band of Brothers has managed to accomplished that feat. I had bought the DVD'S about two months ago but I never had an opportunity to watch the film until yesterday. I was completely mesmerized and moved by this great film. Easy Company deserved all the praised and accolades it received. The battle scenes, cinematography, and storyline help make this film an incredible achievement. I found myself weeping during most of the episodes. Although the DVD'S are a tad expensive, I recommend that you purchase this film. I will treasure this masterpeace forever.
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Summary: The Best WW2 Story I have ever seen
Review: This was a highly detailed, emotional and inspiring account of WW2 combat as seen from the sodiers perspective. I could not stop watching it when I first bought it and still pop one in at least once a week. The detail of the uniforms, weapons and tactics on both sides were fantastic. Event the sound effects of the MG-42 was accurate based upon soldiers accounts. The character representations were wonderful and were true to the actual soldiers accounts. Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg shoud be proud of this one, it is even better than Saving Private Ryan.
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Summary: Absolutely incredible
Review: The most amazing work ever produced for television or the big screen.
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