Band of Brothers (DVD, 2002, 6-Disc Set)

Hands down, this is one of the greatest disk collections ever created. The Band of Brothers is the story of Easy Company, a tight-knit crew of World War II soldiers and their journey from the beginning to the end of the war. I have watched this collection through at least 5 times from beginning to end.

In addition to the backdrop of the war, this series is about the stories behind the bonds that these soldiers forged during the war. A lot of my friends were under the impression that this film was a typical war movie involving testosterone and gunpowder, but the truth is that this movie has very little to do with other Lee Marvin films - this movie is about the people.

The craziest part of this series is when you sit back and realize that The Band of Brothers was a real group of people. It actually makes you drift in and out of the Hollywood experience. As deep as you get into the drama, you are snapped back to the reality that the Band of Brothers were REAL PEOPLE.

If you have read any of the Stephen Ambrose books, enjoyed Saving Private Ryan, or have a pulse...you will really enjoy this film.

Currahee!

I have a very large DVD Collection but this is the diamond in the rough. To be able and watch the group of men in Easy Company from day one untill the job was done. The captivation of they're loyalty to one another in the face of anything really came through in this collection. Terrific cast of characters that did a wonderful performance truly encapsulating the mindset of Easy Company. DVD's also have interviews with actual veterans talking about they're experiences in Easy Company. This one is a must have for anyone, if not for anything else to remember what America stands and still fights for.

Hands down, this is one of the greatest disk collections ever created. The Band of Brothers is the story of Easy Company, a tight-knit crew of World War II soldiers and their journey from the beginning to the end of the war. I have watched this collection through at least 5 times from beginning to end.

In addition to the backdrop of the war, this series is about the stories behind the bonds that these soldiers forged during the war. A lot of my friends were under the impression that this film was a typical war movie involving testosterone and gunpowder, but the truth is that this movie has very little to do with other Lee Marvin films - this movie is about the people.

The craziest part of this series is when you sit back and realize that The Band of Brothers was a real group of people. It actually makes you drift in and out of the Hollywood experience. As deep as you get into the drama, you are snapped back to the reality that the Band of Brothers were REAL PEOPLE.

If you have read any of the Stephen Ambrose books, enjoyed Saving Private Ryan, or have a pulse...you will really enjoy this film.

By far the best World War II mini series ever made. This is one of those movies where it is hard to stop watching once you put the disk in. The things that happen to these men are real and happen to Easy Compamy during the war. A must buy, check it out.

World War 2. If you enjoy watching stuff about it than this is the movie for you. I thought it was great. I have never seen a better WW2 film. From start to finish it is action packed. Its a true story that everyone should see.

This series was one of the most realistic depictions of WWII that covered a lot of different aspects. It was great watching everything that this group of guys had to go through. It was action-packed from the beginning to the end. You get to experience the full range of emotion from laughing one minute, to being on the edge of your seat and then crying and feeling pain. I highly recommend this DVD set for anyone who wants to learn more about WWII and still be entertained.

I watched this the first time with Grandfather. He saw different parts of WWII, but he talked about how accurate this film is. It is hard to comprehend young kids in their 20's going through some of the things shown in this movie. Be prepared, it's graphic, but so is war. Great story lines, amazing camera work, realistic scenes overall a great movie. I really liked how there was not one main charactor, but 3 or 4. It's a movie you need to own and watch more than once to truely appreciate.

If you enjoy war epics this is for you. Just start from the beginning so you know what is going on. They did a great job with this series. Even if do not like watching war stories, which I admittedly do not, you will be sucked into the softer drama side of the series. IT IS VERY GOOD!

As a long-time war movie fan, I give this set the highest rating. BAND OF BROTHERS is so well done that it will set the standard for other war movies for years to come. This 6-disk set has excellent audio & video, a top knotch ensemble cast, world class co-producers (Steven Spielberg & Tom Hanks who also collaborated on SAVING PRIVATE RYAN), and a exceptional soundtrack.

The story is based on Stephen Ambrose’s best selling book by the same title. The acting and the script give the best portrayal I've seen of the close ties that develop among combat troops during wartime. The last "chapter" of the set, WE STAND ALONE TOGETHER, is a must see documentary in and of itself. It shows survivors of the combat unit (Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division) reflecting on their actual experiences that the DVD set portrays. It’s dramatic, funny, poignant, and insightful. I LOVE the ending.

To maximize your enjoyment of this set, I recommend that you (1) watch it on a large screen high definition TV with a surround sound system, (2) read Ambrose’s book, and (3) buy the soundtrack and listen to it often.

This is a DVD made from the Stephen E. Ambrose Book of the same title.
Most movies do not do there books justice but not this one.
The movie fallows E Company 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne from Jump School at Camp Toccoa to there post war lives in 1991.
From Normandy to Hitlers Eagle's Nest a great Book made into a great Movie.
These men are all True America hero's ...
Do yourself and your family a favor and watch Band Of Brothers.
We all need to see what these men went though for us and our loved ones.

Good story! Good Action! Well written. I wish it had lasted longer though. It made me want to watch more of it.

I sat at a table begging my 78yo, tight lipped, disabled veteran, father to relate his war experience to me before he died so that it wouldn't be lost. He talked for 3 hours in detail. Two years later his story unfolded in Band of Brothers on HBO. So similar was this story to his; it was uncanny. The only difference was that he was a foot soldier rather than a paratrooper.
If you want to learn about the experience, I can't think of a better way than to watch this series. Besides being accurate to many soldiers' experiences, it is well done from the cinematography to the acting, to the directing. You won't be dissapointed.

Those series is probably one of the best if not the best movies, shows, and series that offers the most realastic knowledge of the war and the depth of the pain, visuals, and understandings of the whole war in general aspects. I haven't seen anything so real and powerful as those series has to offer. It is definitely a must-see so buy it today!

It's a three-way tie between this, GETTYSBURG and LONESOME DOVE for "Best Thing Television Ever Did." While BoB's ten screenplays departed dramatically from the late Stephen Ambrose's terrific book, they did masterfully invoke several legendary war movies of yesteryear, in particular, and all of the really great ones, in general. Add to this the top-to-bottom truly excellent cast, and you have a mini-series that is very nearly overwhelming.

This Real to life Based War series lets the viewer dig into each character and basically become one of the soldiers as if you were there. The emotions and actions of the cast felt real. I enjoyed this so much I bought the set. Thanks for Reading!

By now I'm sure most of you have heard of this mini-series, and with good recommendation. It is by far one of the best dramatizations of World WarII that you will ever see. Based on the history of the 101st airborne 506th PIR (Parachute Infantry Regiment) 'E'(Easy) company throughout WWII in Europe. From the beginning of the company in Georgia to the end of the war in Europe it will leave you wanting more.
The tin the series comes in is very nice. It is a six disc set which folds out to a sleeve with a disc on each page, plus a bonus disc with the making of and some other extras which are really nice. The whole collection is over ten hours of material. One of the things I liked most about the set is on each disc it gives a time line history of the episode and it goes into detail about rank which helps to follow the chain of command for people not familiar with rank in the military. I also enjoyed the soundtrack so much I bought it as well, however it is seperate.
With a cast of unknowns at the time, Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks behind the scenes, and based on Stephen Ambrose best-selling book you can't go wrong.
At the beginning of each episode it has a few men from Easy Company, yes the actual guys portrayed in each episode, tell a little about what they felt at that time during that particular situation. That has to be one of my favorite pieces with each episode.
Let me say this real quick, the scene where the allies fly into Normandy on D-Day is by far the best I have ever seen. If you have surround sound this dvd set is a must just for the sound alone. When the paratroopers come down in occupied France in the dark with Germans firing all around them it is quite a scene. Especially from the viewpoint of someone jumping from a plane, being shot at, and heading towards the fiery crash from another plane that was shot down. And you see all this and..... just get it, it's more than worth it. From D-day to Operation Market Garden to the Battle of the Bulge the action and suspense never end.
Oh, and did I mention it was a Golden Globe winner for best mini-series or movie made for television.

I say "perfect" and that is only my opinion. I was not there (or alive for that matter) to say that this is a faithful account of what happened to these men. I have read the book and it was wonderful and the mini series was faithful to the book.

I say perfect because this is the kind of filmmaking that entertains and educates at the same time. The atmosphere, acting, script, cinematography, everything! was excellent. By making it into a miniseries you experience more with the men and are not rushed like you would be if this was limited to 2 hours. You feel for them and what they go through is not easily forgotten.

Highly recommended for everyone. Younger audiences may find it a bit violent so parents should really watch it first and then decide. But if your kids are studying WWII this would be a good extra and would really help them understand more than just reading about it.

Loved it when it was first aired on HBO and pre-ordered the dvd as soon as I was able to. Even after watching it several times I still watch when A&E plays an episode.

I WOULD HIGH RECOMMEND THIS INSPIRATIONAL MOVIE TO ANYONE, WHO APPRECAITE FREEDOM. I GOT TO ADMIT THE TALE OF THIS STORY WAS INCREDIBLE. IT GIVE ME A DEEP THOUGHT ON HOW AND WHAT WE DO IN LIFE CAN CHANGE IN AN INSTANT. LIFE HAS ITS FUN YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN DAY TO DAY. THERE ARE SO MANY TWIST AND TURNS. I AM GREATFUL WHAT I HAVE. WE ARE PUT ON EARTH FOR SUCH A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. WE GOT TO USE EVERY DAY, MINUTES AND SECONDS TO THE MAX.

I had seen parts of this series on HBO but had never been able to sit down and watch the entire show. I liked the interviews with Easy Co. Veterans, it gave a first hand perspective of the battles and what they had to endure. I highly recommend this set to anyone who likes history, especially the WWII era.
One thing that would have been nice is a timeline of battles and locations from when they first jumped into France until the end of the war, either on one of the DVD's or hardcopy. Other than that I thought it was a great series.

The Band of Brothers series brings you truth and understanding about World War II. The heartache of war and all that it entails will move you so much, that intellectually you will find yourself in a better place. You will see our country's history with a new perspective. Furthermore, you will see people of different ethnic origin as equals. Prejudice is a synonym for uneducated.

The men of the 506th regiment of the 101st Airborne Division sacrificed every ounce of innocence so that we would not have too in the future. This movie should not make you tear up; it should make you weep. Lastly, if you do not watch this movie, you have denied yourself truth, understanding and education. Why would anyone want to deny themselves of that.

Had watched this series when it came out on HBO in 2002 and enjoyed it so much that I purchased the dvd's to watch again.

My military service began at Fort Jackson, South Carolina in 1955. We were trained by a contingent of the 101st Airborne Division and given regimental crests to wear on our uniform... crests that had 6 parachutes, a green hill and the words, 'Curr Ahee' on them. I didn't think much of it until I recently saw on TV the movie series, 'Band of Brothers'. During one of the interviews of 'Band' survivors, the words 'Curr Ahee' were mentioned in connection with the 'Bands' unit , the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of World War II. Their initial training location in 1942 had been at Toccoa, Georgia where the little mountain named Curr Ahee by Cherokee Indians, cast a shadow over their camp. It floored me, for that was my unit in basic training... I hadn't known their history. I dug my 'Curr Ahee' regimental crests out of the bedroom drawer where they had lain for decades, in order to confirm the connection... and I watched the movie with greater reverence, with pride and with awe. I now have a copy of 'The Band of Brothers' and watch it every so often to remind myself of the dedication and sacrifice that freedom requires. It is in my opinion, along with 'Saving Private Ryan', one of the best war movies ever made... realistic and deep, a monument to the men of the 'Band' and to hundreds of thousands like them.

One of the most powerful, emotional films made. A 10 part series brings Ez Company boys turning them into men, strangers into brothers.The paroles’ which they had to endure through WWI. The realization of true life thought the eyes of these brave young men is truly a must see!A truly magnificent movie is highly recommended! Hats off to Steven Spilburgs and Tom Hanks once again they have truley out did them selves with this movie.