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Band Of Brothers [VHS] [2001]

VHS ~ Damian Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (226 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Damian Lewis, Donnie Wahlberg, Ron Livingston, Scott Grimes, Peter Youngblood Hills
  • Writers: Erik Bork
  • Format: Box set, PAL
  • Language Dutch, English, French, German
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • VHS Release Date: 5 Nov 2002
  • Run Time: 598 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (226 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005UP87
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,399 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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A genuinely epic achievement, the 10-part World War II drama Band of Brothers is a television series that makes big-screen Hollywood war movies look small in comparison. Based on the book by historian Stephen Ambrose, the series follows the US 101st Airborne Division's "Easy" E-Company from initial training through D-Day and across Holland, Belgium, Germany and Austria until the end of the war. Coproduced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks the series takes its initial inspiration from Saving Private Ryan and borrows that film's visceral visual approach to combat scenes too. But where Band of Brothers scores over Ryan and almost every other war movie is in its scrupulous attention to historical detail and the unprecedented accuracy of its depiction of military life (retired Marine Captain Dale Dye, who also costars, is the man to credit). Helping the verisimilitude is the absence of big-name stars and the constant emphasis on the company not the individual--Easy saw some of the fiercest action of the war and suffered some of the worst casualties of any Allied unit and this terrible attrition is seen unflinchingly from the soldiers' own point of view.

After the high drama of the parachute drop on D-Day, Easy's greatest trial comes during the Battle of the Bulge when they are besieged at Bastogne in the depths of winter. In one of the most harrowing and credible depictions of war ever committed to film we see the men enduring the repeated artillery attacks of the German forces and experience, if only vicariously, some of the sheer terror of the assault while being humbled by the soldiers’ courage and determination. Such feelings are enhanced by the series' masterstroke--bookend interviews with the surviving members of Easy Company who talk with barely suppressed emotion of the experiences we see recreated. The endorsement of these veterans elevates Band of Brothers beyond any mere "war film"--its extraordinary achievement is that it shows the horror and savagery of war without gloss or jingoism and yet celebrates the fraternal bonds and dogged heroism of the men who fought. --Mark Walker

Synopsis
The story of Easy Company of the 101st Airborne, U.S. Army starting with their training in 1942 and documents their achievements through to the fall of Nazi Germany. Episodes are: 'Currahee', 'Day Of Days', 'Carentan', 'Replacements', 'Crossroads', 'Bastogne', 'The Breaking Point', 'The Patrol', 'Why We Fight' and 'Points'.

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155 of 157 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars TV doesn't get any better than this....., 26 Nov 2002
This review is from: Band Of Brothers - Complete HBO Series commemorative gift set (6 Disc Box Set) [2001] [DVD] (DVD)
'Band of Brothers' is the finest TV series I have ever seen. A bold statement maybe, but one that stands up to scrutiny in my opinion. Yes, 'The Sopranos' is a brilliant drama and '24' is a top-class thriller, but 'B.O.B' just has that epic feel, that you are watching something that might never be repeated or certainly bettered. The story of the men of Easy Company of the 101st Airborne is one that deserves telling; these heavily-trained young soldiers suffered on the front line of the majority of the crucial battles during the American involvement in World War 2. They forged an unusually tight bond with each other and were led by some of the finest soldiers of the war. It could also be justifiably said that they, as a company, sacrificed more than the usual.
The ten-part series consists of hour-long forays in to the viewpoint of different soldier's experiences, from a major to a medic. The action is superbly visceral and realistic, using the same shaky, hand-held camera techniques seen in 'Saving Private Ryan,' to which B.O.B is a close relative, sharing the Spielberg/Hanks connection as well as the subject matter. Action aside however, it is the depth of characterisation that sets this series apart. Granted, the running time allows for this, but it is beautifully done nonetheless. We gain a real insight into many of the men's characters, from the joker George Luz to the bitter Sobel, the cynic Nixon to the dignified Winters. Indeed, these two characters are so finely crafted it is easy to forget that these actors are not in fact the real men. British star Damian Lewis is outstanding as Major Richard Winters, the glue that holds 'Easy' together. His portrayal of a man worshipped by his men due to his courage, discipline, loyalty and leadership skills is nothing short of perfection; real-life veterans suggest that Lewis was a close to capturing the spirit of Winters as is humanly possible. Ron Livingston, playing the smaller but crucial role of Winters' best friend Lewis Nixon, is also excellent, adding a touch of comedy through the hard-drinking, dry cynic Nixon. The acting is uniformly excellent, a mixture of British and American actors doing themselves proud.

For me, the series highlights include the Bastogne sequence, the capture of Foy, and the jubiliant scenes following the taking of Hitler's 'Eagle's Nest.' At no point is the momentum lost, with fierce battle scenes piercing the poignant character moments like loud machine-gun fire.
If you are like me, you will not want it to end. Watching it all in a short period of time on DVD is certainly the way to watch this, as the immediacy adds to the effect.

Overall, a scintillating piece of television, almost perfect. If you don't like war, its maybe not for you, but equally B.O.B should not be dismissed just as a 'war' series. There is far too much depth and character for that...

If the men of Easy Company were in a class of their own, then this series is fittingly superior in its own field and is a worthy testament to them.

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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best TV series ever... without a doubt, 27 Sep 2003
By L. Hicklin "leehicklin" (Sheffield,England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Band Of Brothers - Complete HBO Series commemorative gift set (6 Disc Box Set) [2001] [DVD] (DVD)
As a Brit, I watched the first episode of Band of Brothers just expecting another pro-American, Hollywood-made war series, but got something very different. An un-biased series following a troop of American para-troopers, this is quite a moving, yet eye-opening insight into what these normal men achieved in breaking down Nazi Germany. After buying the DVD (which I had wanted ever since seeing the series) and watching it over and over again, it becomes even clearer, the detail and effort put into the series by the superb Steven Spielberg, and Tom Hanks, who I am starting to admire as a director . You really start to feel for the men of Easy Company, and by the end of the series, Band of Brothers will mean much more than just a title...
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48 of 49 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must-see, 23 April 2005
By Koz (Sheffield, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Band Of Brothers - Complete HBO Series commemorative gift set (6 Disc Box Set) [2001] [DVD] (DVD)
I was forced into watching this by a friend and only really agreed because i'm a Damian Lewis fan but i now have to admit that it was absolutely superb! I cannot criticise any aspect of this programme. I genuinely felt like I knew the characters and, as the end was approaching and casualties were amassing, I desperately wanted the 'brothers' to make it through. The scenery was so realistic that it could easily have been war-torn Europe in the 1940's.

As someone who doesn't generally like war films I can honestly say that this isn't typical of the genre as it is character based rather than just a stream of special effects laden scenes (although there are some amazing special effects). A particularly unique feature is that the surviving members of 'Easy Company' introduce each episode, as the entire story is based on real events. Spielburg even had the forethoughht to not inform the audience of the identity of the veterans until the end so that we wouldn't know who lived or died.

This programme reminds us of what normal men did for their countries and the world and I think 'B.o.B' shows us that we should never forget what those heroes endured for us all.

'Band of Brothers' is truly poignant and moving, a credit to the excellent cast and crew (and not forgetting the real men of 'Easy Company'), and I cannot recommend this highly enough.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Band Of Brothers - Complete HBO Series
Brilliant, fantastic, gripping, a must see series. Should be used in schools as a part of our recent history. Read more
Published 13 days ago by A. Howles

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent value
We bought this as the ideal leavers gift for a history teacher. He was thrilled. Much better than the book as you don't have to struggle with Ambrose's fanzine prose. Read more
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This series is one of the best I have seen. The acting, cinematography, storyline faultless. It is both brilliant and very moving. A real must see.
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Band of Brothers. Have looked for this for a long time as I gave my original away -well I lent it to someone and never saw it again. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars More Than Outstanding!
This more then outstanding its the best war film/series ive ever seen with the excellent cast/filming and not forgeting the Easy Company Sodliers on the opening of every episodes... Read more
Published 21 days ago by Mrs. Melanie L. Piper

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Value for money!!
At this price, this epic big budget series is a must for any fan of Spielberg, Hanks and Co. Buy it and you won't be disappointed!
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fabulous set of dvd,s great story+well filmed without hollywoods usual over the top version. a great tribute to all the brave men who took part in this historic event, including... Read more
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its because you know what you are watching is true and the last disc shows you the actual heroes who went through it all,it is a remarkable, story,of brave men,and i recomend... Read more
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This is so very moving, I was on the edge of my seat, had to watch disc after disc, will watch again.
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