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| Band of Brothers | 
 enlarge | Directors: David Frankel, Tom Hanks
Actors: Damien Lewis, Ron Livingston, Donnie Wahlberg, Frank John Hughes, Neal Mcdonough
Studio: HBO Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $79.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (1349 reviews)
Sales Rank: 62
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 705 minutes
Number Of Items: 6
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.9 x 1.8
MPN: 99205
ISBN: 078312063X
UPC: 026359920523
EAN: 9780783120638
ASIN: B00006CXSS
Release Date: November 5, 2002
Theatrical Release Date: September 9, 2001
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Description
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.DVD Features:
DVD ROM Features:Weblinks to the orignal Band of Brothers website and more!
Documentary:"We Stand Alone Together: The Men of Easy Company" - 80 minute documentary featuring interviews with the real men of Easy Company
Featurette:30-minute "The Making of Band of Brothers" The Premiere On The Beaches of Normandy - includes interviews with Easy Company vetrans and heads of state for the United States, Great Britian, France and Canada.
Interviews:Ron Livingston's Video Diaries - The experience of making "Band of Brothers" through the eyes of one actor.
Other:Interactive "Field Guide": An extensive reference feature that details the people, places and events associated with Easy Company's campaigns through Europe, and World War II as a whole, including sections such as: soldiers, timelines, maps, chain-of-command and glossary of terms.
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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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Father's Day July 1, 2009
I purchased this for my husband for Father's Day. He loves it. Now he can watch it all in order and not miss a single moment of the action! One of the best presents that I could have given him. Great value for the price!
Great video June 27, 2009
Bought it as a gift because I was soo impressed with the story. Don't know the quality of the merchandize but as long as the video quality is good (no scratches, etc.) you can't go wrong with this video.
Great June 25, 2009
Band Of Brothers. Item was just as described and fast shipping even with super saver.
Band of Brothers DVD set June 24, 2009
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's great to be able to watch the story of the epic achievements of E Company, 506 Parachute Infantry Regiment, during WW2 without commercial interruption. Band of Brothers is understated, exceedingly well-acted and, therefore, profoundly moving. The accompanying documentary with the survivors of E company is excellent. It shows their enduring courage and demonstrates the price that all veterans pay for for their time in combat, both physically and spiritually.
Great Value June 23, 2009
This video collection is just amazing..comes in a metal box, good insert, and the price I paid is unbelievable..you wont be sorry, great collection
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