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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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Band of Brothers Cusomter reviews:
Average Rating: 5.0 Total Reviews: 1371
(Tristan M. Russell, 2009-10-12) I was hesitant at first buying a collection of movies online, but I took the chance and am glad I did. This series of movies came into the mail within its allotted time, and came almost brand new. This is a great series, and if you know someone who really enjoys war movies this will keep anyone glued to their seats.
(D. Loresch, 2009-10-09) this is one of the best WWII productions I have ever seen would recomend to anyone.
(Kimberly Summers, 2009-10-08) i was not let down by this movie. really good in matching the events that actually happened.
(William L. Baker, 2009-10-08) This series is the best depiction of men at war in the Infantry I have ever seen. Like real war, there is triumph and tragedy, and even humor. Without hollywood glorifiction, it shows the fatigue, mud & terror of war and yet presents the personalities that somehow gel into a unit, with men bonding to each other and to the unit in order to accomplish the units goals as a team. The combat action is very realistic, and diverse personalities and their interactions very dramatic, and sometimes even funny just like real life. The historical events depicted are true and accurate in their presentation.
(Miguel Landestoy, 2009-10-02) This is a very well produced story based on the actual desicive events of that historical period of war in that particular time and missions. The bonus part and all the info you can find here are also a welcome add. A part of our history very well presented and portrayed, I already saw all chapters. I keep it as a collection, generations to come should see this.