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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 v (more…)

1. stained glass window film Says:
   September 18th, 2009 at 1:17 pm

   5.0 out of 5 stars
   Amazing
   A truly amazing series, made even more amazing on Blu-Ray.
   Unlike many other movies/TV series out there, this one is surprisingly accurate in its depictions.

2. Kagami Says:
   September 18th, 2009 at 1:17 pm

   5.0 out of 5 stars
   A Show piece for BD
   Just to reinforce what others have already said:
   Its a fantastic war series, as good if not better than “Saving Private Ryan.

3. rebuild your vision Says:
   September 18th, 2009 at 1:17 pm

   5.0 out of 5 stars
   Band Of Brothers, Blu-Ray
   I was given the older DVD version several years ago & enjoyed same. After reading many reviews on the Blu-Ray Edition at Amazon, I had to have this product.

4. Edric Says:
   September 18th, 2009 at 1:17 pm

   5.0 out of 5 stars
   great buy
   I already have the series in DVD. BR worth the buy, plus some bonus features are really very usefullfor those who follow WWII campaigns.

5. Kafele Says:
   September 18th, 2009 at 1:17 pm

   5.0 out of 5 stars
   Blu Ray Version
   Wow. Everyone is right, this is a what it is all about to be a 5 star rated movie and I say watch disc 6 first, as a primer! It is like “being there” quality. Wow.

6. burn the fat reviewed Says:
   September 18th, 2009 at 1:17 pm

   5.0 out of 5 stars
   The best
   I had already seen this series several times before I got it in blueray. This has got to be the best WWII series ever made. I purchased it for my brothers in U.

7. Sabine Says:
   September 18th, 2009 at 1:17 pm

   5.0 out of 5 stars
   Great Movie
   One of my favorite Mini series.
   This was a great story during World War 2.

8. Rafe Says:
   September 18th, 2009 at 1:17 pm

   5.0 out of 5 stars
   Another Great HBO Show
   I saw this show when it originally came out on HBO and it was a great mini series, so once i saw it was being released on Blu-ray there was no question about getting it…

9. Gustav Says:
   September 18th, 2009 at 1:17 pm

   3.0 out of 5 stars
   Dear Amazon:
   I know times are tough, and I did opt for the free shipping….but stuffing the Tin in a mailer envelope and turning it over to Post office?

10. Yassah Says:
    September 18th, 2009 at 1:17 pm

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Must Buy
    I purchased this as a blind buy after hearing great things about this series on the Blu ray forum. I have to say I’m glad I did, this series is excellent!!!

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