The NZA Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 Finally looking to check this one out, after a lot of great reviews. I know Spielberg and Hanks are behind it, and its about Easy Comapny of WW II, but i didnt realize it was only one season - im in the process of downloading it, but there's subtitle files so im a bit wary. Amazon's review: 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. Anyone else seen it, or does this thread go quietly like 24 and The Shield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IguanaDon? Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 My friend Mastin ( from the knoll) lent me the entire box set about half a year ago, it deserves vast amounts of attention. For a t.v series it's one hell of a brutal take on ww2. IC, I'm sure the Subs are for parts in German and French. Can never be sure though, might end up with a fucking spanish dub. Better yet, the subs might just be in another language and the audio is left untouched. IC, if you enjoyed Saving Private Ryan then this will entertain you. By the way a new Band of Brothers is being produce, in Iraq following the S.A.S patrol teams, the other teams opposed to Bravo Two Zero and such I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted April 15, 2006 Author Share Posted April 15, 2006 Shit, that's really awesome, cant wait to see that. I'm really lookin forward to this one now, roomate's on about this one and Rome as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 on episode 3 of 10 so far, and its strikingly intense. I really hesitated a bit for my feeling that WW II material'd been overdone, but this is an impressive look from the ground, thus far. David Schwimmer (sp?) as a drill instructor was unexpected. by the way, it looks like sonny's thing about the Iraq or SAS new volume of this didnt come about. shame, that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonfire Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Yeah this show was really good, been meaning to pick it up on dvd for a while but have a hard time justifying the $80 or so price tag for the boxset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsmithx Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 got the full blu-ray set for like 35! go go best buy sales Fantastic show though and worth the whole 80 bucks, all the extra stuff with the real men of the company is always great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonfire Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Yeah thats 80 Australian so yeah probably would only work out at 35 or so US monies. Only problem buying Dvds off international sites is the region lock. I really need to get my old region free player sent over here from home. That thing was worth its weight in gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jables Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 But if we can get it on Blu ray... I've been curious about this one too. Funny that it's totally getable for about AU$30 but I just haven't been arsed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 got the full blu-ray set for like 35! go go best buy sales Fantastic show though and worth the whole 80 bucks, all the extra stuff with the real men of the company is always great. That is a fucking fantastic deal you got on it! The cheapest you can get it now is for $43 on amazon. Everyone likely jacked up the price a few bucks for Father's Day. The series itself is fantastic. I watched it when it first came out on HBO. I'd like to get the DVD set for the supplements though. Maybe when the DVD set gets down to like $25 or $30. Anyone who likes this series should check out the D-Day Museum (technically re-christned the National WWII Museum) in New Orleans if they're ever there. It's a great interactive museum and was co-founded by Stephen Ambrose--who wrote the book the series took its name from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonfire Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 But if we can get it on Blu ray... I've been curious about this one too. Funny that it's totally getable for about AU$30 but I just haven't been arsed. I pitched this to you before and you were pretty meh about it. Besides the war stuff is my arena. You just keep doing your sterling job of pitching crime/gang stuff. I still havent finished the shield mind you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Amazon had the DVD set on sale for $30 and Blu-Ray for $38. My Christmas money was burning a hole in my pocket and I sprang for the BR set. I'm only two episodes in as the interactive BR features have me re-watching ea. episode two or 3 times. This is the only thing better than having my grandpa tell me his old WWII stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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