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Summary: Finally, a true to life account of war
Review: I've never been to war, and I've never served in the military. But I have to thank those who did for putting themselves before anything so that I can live without fear.This film is by far the most amazing account of war that I have ever seen. I can't imagine a more compelling, realistic view of what WWII must have been like. Scenery, writing, characters and acting all make this film a real eye-opening experience. The change of characters personalities over the series is something that is truly awesome from a theater perspective and saddening from a personal one. Thank you to all those who fought for our freedoms, and thank the makers of "Band of Brothers" for bringing their struggles to our attention.
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Summary: Waited for months
Review: I have been checking the HBO site for months waiting for the release of Band of Brothers on DVD...my patience was rewarded. The boxed set is truly spectacular. What a tribute to the men of the 101st and all who fought it WWII. I read Ambrose's book years ago so I was naturally drawn to the project when I heard about it. Not being a HBO subscriber, I was forced to watch video copies in which the dialogue was often difficult to understand. The DVD set solves that problem easily. I suggest reading the book first. There are many characters and the series does make it difficult to learn the names of many of the E Company soldiers, with the exception of the main characters: Winters, Guarnere, Malarkey, Lipton, Nixon, etc. The music, too, is spectacular. Well worth the price.
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Summary: WWII Buffs You MUST own this series!
Review: Where do I begin? This series from beginning to end just floored me. Was it because I've always been extremely interested in history (particularly WWII)? Was it because my grandfather (god rest his soul) was real life friends with one of the actual "main" men of Easy Company portrayed in this film? Was it the great acting, high production values and attention to detail? Yes. This is one of those war films that draw you completely into it - you feel yourself get involved with Easy Company. When an episode is over, I felt myself thinking about what that must of been like in real life as the credits roll. I'll tell you right now, speaking as someone who has seen many war films including "Saving Private Ryan", "Guns of Navarone", "Bridge over the River Quai" (my spelling could be off) and many many more -- the accuracy of this film is easily verified with a little research to your nearest library. Btw, this is probably the first time in about 4 years and 30 or 40 "movie" reviews that I actually gave a 5 star rating. (So you know I'm not "easy" on films). Take care.
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Summary: gratest war film ever made
Review: no war-based televison series/play/movie/book or whatever even pales to this exquisite peace of historical drama( except of course for Saving Prvte Ryan) Every Hstory class in the world should watch this movie.
God bless Easy Company, the 105th and 101st aireborne and everother allied company who fought in WW1 and WW2.
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Summary: The Best War Movie/Documentary
Review: I read the book and loved it. The HBO series does more than great justice to Stephen Ambrose's book. You really feel like your in the battle and get a great understanding of America's heroes and the sacrifices they endured during that time period. This is a powerfull series and I plan on watching it over a few times. Well worth it.
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Summary: THE BAND OF BROTHERS SHOULD MAKE US ALL PROUD
Review: ... ...Well, the men of Easy Company were regular Joes. Oh, there were a few that were more educated and a
few with military training but basically they were young Americans asked to perform duties that ultimately sacrificed the entire company, one way or the other. Easy Company suffered 150% casualties. Let me repeat that:150%! Can you imagine that? Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks have been forefront in the effort to keep our past alive through "Schlinder's List," and "Saving Private Ryan". They are the executive producers of HBO's production of Stephen Ambrose's "Band of Brothers". I believe the cost of the production exceeded one hundred twenty million dollars but it was worth every dime... Folks, if you liked "Saving Private Ryan", you'll love this. I loved former movie but I believe this series is even better. The first episode dealt with the intense training that Easy Company went through in Georgia. They were pioneers in Airborne (Parachutists) warfare. Hanks and Spielberg
deliberately did not go after the big name Hollywood stars. The best known actor appears in the first episode as the hated Captain Herbert Sobel as portrayed by David Schwimmer from the "Friends" cast. Sobel was so mean that many of his trainees talked about killing him when they arrived in Europe. The training was not only physically exhausting but Sobel was a master of mind games. However, many years later, one of the veterans of the company said
that it was his rigorous training that saved many lives in combat. The second episode concerned the D-Day jump of Easy Company behind Germany lines. The heroes of this episode were many but Lt. Richard Winters (later Major) begins to assert
himself as an amazing leader. As you probably know, almost all of the paratroopers did not land where they were supposed to due to intense anti-aircraft fire. One of the missions of Easy Company was to wipe out some massive German cannons (88's) which were creating havoc for the landing parties on Utah and Omaha Beaches. After gathering his forces together gradually, Winters led an assault on the cannons which is now textbook military strategy on such battles. The episode is called "Day of Days" and Winters thanks God for getting him through that incredible day. Easy Company was supposed to jump, accomplish their mission and go back to England. They did go back to England but not until they had fought its first big battle as an intact
company in the French town of Carentan which was a valuable crossroads for both Allies and Germans. The third episode highlights the initial battle and the subsequent defensive
position that the company went into after the battle to thwart massive German counterattacks. Each episode features different soldiers in their various roles. The individual acts of heroism are chronicled beautifully but nobody seems to thing much about it. They're doing their jobs and just trying to survive. The fourth episode highlights the move of Easy Company into Holland where it liberates a very grateful Eindhoven. There is really no battle and the people of the town are delirious to see the Americans after years of harsh treatment from the Germans. Although there is some
fighting in this episode, it is probably the least violent episode to date. A false feeling that the war may be over by Christmas, 1944 starts to evolve. It wasn't to be, of course, but the lapse in fighting lulled the men into a false sense of security. The fifth episode has Easy Company traveling to Bastogne where the Germans are mounting a massive attack in a last ditch effort to stop the allies. Easy Company does not have enough
ammunition, food nor the proper winter clothing but they do a miraculous job in holding off the Germans in attack after attack. This episode was directed by Hanks and reminded of the fierce battle scenes in "Ryan". Now Captain Winters is heavily featured in this episode in the battlefield as well as behind the lines where he has been promoted. He loves Easy Company and hates to sit behind a desk. There is a foreboding at the end of this episode that the near
future of the company is going to be trouble. Sure enough, Episode 6 concerns the now totally surrounded Easy Company's attempt to hold off German panzer attacks as well as far superior numbers. It is by far the bloodiest
episode as Easy gets [beat]. The episode features a young medic who is kept frantically busy due to the injuries and his lack of supplies. At the end of the episode, the casualties have mounted to a staggering degree but Easy Company still has fight left in it and are ready to move on into Germany. ...
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Summary: Superior production
Review: This is one amazing DVD set. I saw parts of it on HBO during its initial showing and was highly impressed with the episodes I saw. The realism of the battle sequences appears to be on the order of Saving Private Ryan. The script dialogue and acting are very well done in an understated way. The visual impact does not need further embellishment. This is a great war production, but it does not spend its time glorifying or denouncing war. The characters all felt WWII was necessary, but absolutely horrendous on the participants of both sides. The different episodes focus on different aspects and characters in chronological order. I really liked the ensemble cast. None, except David Schwimmer, is really well known, but almost all were able to develop their characters in a meaningful way during the the duration of the 10 episodes. Different episodes tended to feature different cast members. The soundtrack was well done, too. The excerpts from interviews of the actual people was very touching and helped to emphasize that the production did not stray from the truth too much. It certainly is a landmark production and will be difficult to beat in the future. With all the trash that is being constantly produced it is amazing that this was made. I guess that having Tom Hanks and Steven Speilberg producing it made a big difference.
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Summary: Great Series on World Wart II
Review: This is a great series on the life of soldiers in WWII. The acting is great and the scenery is spectacular. One of the benefits of the DVD is the making of and 80 min interview with the actual veterans. It really puts in perspective what they went through from training to the end of the WAR
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Summary: You will LOVE this !!
Review: If you LIKE "Saving Private Ryan", you will LOVE "Band of Brothers". Trust me on this.
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Summary: We owe our freedoms to men like these.
Review: I grew up during WW II and also with the war movies of the era. These films were so unrealistic as to be comical, and even disrespectful of the soldiers who fought this war. Band of Brothers is a moving, eyes open, unsentimental portrayal of what it was like to live through the trauma of battle. These men had to get up each day and do the inconceivable. Superbly acted, filmed, and directed this series can only make someone who has never experienced combat thankful for their good fortune, and also eternally grateful to those who gave up their youth, and lives, to keep America free. Never forget them. These men are real, and they are heros.
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