




Band of Brothers (Rpkg / Blu-ray)Based on the bestseller by Stephen E. Ambrose, the epic 10-part miniseries Band of Brothers tells the story of Easy Company, 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army. Drawn from interviews with survivors of Easy Company, as well as soldiers' journals and letters, Band of Brothers chronicles the experiences of these men who knew extraordinary bravery and extraordinary fear. They were an elite rifle company parachuting into France early on D-Day morning, fighting in the Battle of the Bulge and capturing Hitler's Eagle's Nest at Berchtesgaden. They were also a unit that suffered 150 percent casualties, and whose lives became legend. Review: Outstanding Realism and Underlying Themes! - Without a doubt, HBO's mini-series based on Stephen E. Ambrose's book _Band of Brothers_, is the best war film ever produced! Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks has proven unequivocally that the old adage "truth is stranger (and more interesting) than fiction," holds true. Realism and an undauted quest to bring to the screen the actuality of the combat experience in an infantry company, resonates in the countless themes exhibited throughout the film. The production team, that consisted of eight directors, including Hanks, has accomplished an extraordinary feat both on and beneath the surface of this remarkable mini-series. What the viewer sees in this action-packed movie will delight the staunchest war film aficionado. The directors utilize the same revolutionary cinematography techniques first seen in Spielberg's prior effort, "Saving Private Ryan." The chaotic hand-held camera work places the viewer right in the heart of the battle scenes. The addition of all the latest computer generated special effects, clearly confirms how great a war movie can be when backed by a big budget (lucky for us Spielberg is a World War II buff). The night jump over Normandy is arguably the best battle sequence ever shot on film. But it is the countless themes beneath the surface of the film that makes "Band of Brothers" a true gem, and destined to become a film classic. Let us always remember that this is not only the story of an elite Airborne company, but of the actual men who made up Easy Company. The Army succeeded in molding these men into a fine-tuned combat effective team through the most intense, rugged mental and physical training. Individuality is discarded and team-work is exemplified if one is to survive in combat. Yet regardless of the level of training, it is human beings that are sent into combat, and Easy Company's rank and file consisted of individuals of varying and diverse human attributes and character defects. And the film illustrates the "humanity" of Easy Company beautifully. The 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment had good and bad leaders. The outstanding and natural leadership abilities of its level-headed commander Captain (later Major) Richard Winters (Damien Lewis) are off-set my many who could not make the grade. Anyone in a managerial position at any corporate level would benefit from watching the varying leadership styles depicted in this film. Likewise, a handful of youths filled with a volatile mixture of naivety and bravado will, through fire and death, become a solid cadre of N.C.O's. Their role is vital not only to a successful combat mission, but also to the survival of green replacements. Yet the horrors of war affected all ranks within Easy Company and the producers wisely chose not to sugar-coat anything. Alcoholism and the murder of enemy prisoners by officers and enlisted men alike, are very real themes boldly conveyed in the film. Combat exhaustion, or "battle fatigue" is another unpleasant topic displayed in the film. Men who could not be broken physically (several of Easy Company men recovered from wounds and went A.W.O.L from hospital to rejoin their unit), succumbed to the mental strain of constant exposure to enemy fire. Looting, murder and a general callousness towards the German civilian population after witnessing the horrors of a concentration camp, are also very real occurrences that took place within the entire European Theater at war's end. Band of Brothers is not only an action-packed and riveting war picture, but also an accurate social history of the American G.I. in World War II. Any combat veteran, particularly those who fought in Europe, can relate to the experiences (both internal and external) of these men. Any relative of a combat veteran, regardless of what unit he served, will gain a better understanding of their loved-one's experiences. Captains Winters, Nixon; Lieutenant Speirs, Compton; Sergeants Lipton, Martin, Randleman, Toye, Guarnere, Malarkey and others are not made-up characters, they are real men. And it is their real-life experiences, so accurately captured in this film that defies any screenwriter's pen. I cannot recommend this package highly enough. Five stars...Bravo! Review: Exceptional. - I saw this series on TV when it first came out in the 2000s. I had stumbled across Stephen Ambrose's WW2 books when my late husband was in M. D. Anderson Cancer Center hospital in Houston, TX in early 2000. I had picked up a Reader's Digest Condensed Book from lobby of hotel where I was staying and took it to his room to read something to him each afternoon. One of Ambrose's books was featured and I began to read it to him as the days went along. I had never heard of Ambrose until that time and found his works to be so fascinating. I grew up during WW2 as a child and all that took place in my hometown connected to that event left a deep impression on the me. My brother in law was in an anti-aircraft unit in Europe and landed on the D-Day beaches about 10 days after June 6, 1944 and later fought in the Battle of the Bulge. I bought this series of DVDs sometime in the mid 2000s to send to a close friend of my late husband. This friend had served in Europe during WW2 in Army and was of German descent. He was the consummate historian and after the war was over, took part in the Nuremberg trials. He could quote verse and chapter of the events of WW2 and I thought this would be a great gift for him. Sadly he passed away about 7 months after I had sent the series to him and his son gave the original gift of Band of Brother back to me after his father's death. I think Band of Brothers captures WW2 the most accurately of any movie I've ever seen. Yes, it is brutal in parts but the cohesiveness of those soldiers in Easy Company is inspiring. I do not think again in our lives we will ever see the USA as united as it was during WW2. People for the most came together and supported the war effort and did their part either with sons and husband in the armed forces or families at home enduring the life style of our country at war. About 3 years ago, my present husband and I were traveling back from NC to our home here in Georgia. We stopped at the small town of Toccoa, Georgia in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains and visited The Band of Brothers museum that has been established there to honor those men of Easy Company. It is a small excellent museum manned by volunteers and well worth a visit. And yes, Mt. Currahee still stands. I have again this week of July 22nd watched my DVDs of Band of Brothers and once more felt inspired and proud of what my country did and accomplished during those very extremely difficult times during World War 2. I cannot recommend this DVD enough for those who care for their country and have not forgotten the sacrifices made by so many during that dark time in this country's history.

| ASIN | B00YSG2ZPA |
| Actors | Dale Dye, Eion Bailey, Jimmy Fallon, Kirk Acevedo, Michael Cudlitz |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,767 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #31 in Military & War (Movies & TV) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (9,627) |
| Digital Copy Expiration Date | June 30, 2018 |
| Director | David Nutter, Mikael Salomon, Phil Alden Robinson, Richard Loncraine, Tom Hanks |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | 34253380 |
| MPAA rating | NR (Not Rated) |
| Media Format | Blu-ray, Box set, Multiple Formats, NTSC |
| Number of discs | 6 |
| Producers | Gary Goetzman, Mary Richards, Stephen E. Ambrose, Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks |
| Product Dimensions | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 5.28 ounces |
| Release date | June 30, 2015 |
| Run time | 11 hours and 45 minutes |
| Studio | Studio Distribution Services |
G**S
Outstanding Realism and Underlying Themes!
Without a doubt, HBO's mini-series based on Stephen E. Ambrose's book _Band of Brothers_, is the best war film ever produced! Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks has proven unequivocally that the old adage "truth is stranger (and more interesting) than fiction," holds true. Realism and an undauted quest to bring to the screen the actuality of the combat experience in an infantry company, resonates in the countless themes exhibited throughout the film. The production team, that consisted of eight directors, including Hanks, has accomplished an extraordinary feat both on and beneath the surface of this remarkable mini-series. What the viewer sees in this action-packed movie will delight the staunchest war film aficionado. The directors utilize the same revolutionary cinematography techniques first seen in Spielberg's prior effort, "Saving Private Ryan." The chaotic hand-held camera work places the viewer right in the heart of the battle scenes. The addition of all the latest computer generated special effects, clearly confirms how great a war movie can be when backed by a big budget (lucky for us Spielberg is a World War II buff). The night jump over Normandy is arguably the best battle sequence ever shot on film. But it is the countless themes beneath the surface of the film that makes "Band of Brothers" a true gem, and destined to become a film classic. Let us always remember that this is not only the story of an elite Airborne company, but of the actual men who made up Easy Company. The Army succeeded in molding these men into a fine-tuned combat effective team through the most intense, rugged mental and physical training. Individuality is discarded and team-work is exemplified if one is to survive in combat. Yet regardless of the level of training, it is human beings that are sent into combat, and Easy Company's rank and file consisted of individuals of varying and diverse human attributes and character defects. And the film illustrates the "humanity" of Easy Company beautifully. The 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment had good and bad leaders. The outstanding and natural leadership abilities of its level-headed commander Captain (later Major) Richard Winters (Damien Lewis) are off-set my many who could not make the grade. Anyone in a managerial position at any corporate level would benefit from watching the varying leadership styles depicted in this film. Likewise, a handful of youths filled with a volatile mixture of naivety and bravado will, through fire and death, become a solid cadre of N.C.O's. Their role is vital not only to a successful combat mission, but also to the survival of green replacements. Yet the horrors of war affected all ranks within Easy Company and the producers wisely chose not to sugar-coat anything. Alcoholism and the murder of enemy prisoners by officers and enlisted men alike, are very real themes boldly conveyed in the film. Combat exhaustion, or "battle fatigue" is another unpleasant topic displayed in the film. Men who could not be broken physically (several of Easy Company men recovered from wounds and went A.W.O.L from hospital to rejoin their unit), succumbed to the mental strain of constant exposure to enemy fire. Looting, murder and a general callousness towards the German civilian population after witnessing the horrors of a concentration camp, are also very real occurrences that took place within the entire European Theater at war's end. Band of Brothers is not only an action-packed and riveting war picture, but also an accurate social history of the American G.I. in World War II. Any combat veteran, particularly those who fought in Europe, can relate to the experiences (both internal and external) of these men. Any relative of a combat veteran, regardless of what unit he served, will gain a better understanding of their loved-one's experiences. Captains Winters, Nixon; Lieutenant Speirs, Compton; Sergeants Lipton, Martin, Randleman, Toye, Guarnere, Malarkey and others are not made-up characters, they are real men. And it is their real-life experiences, so accurately captured in this film that defies any screenwriter's pen. I cannot recommend this package highly enough. Five stars...Bravo!
K**Y
Exceptional.
I saw this series on TV when it first came out in the 2000s. I had stumbled across Stephen Ambrose's WW2 books when my late husband was in M. D. Anderson Cancer Center hospital in Houston, TX in early 2000. I had picked up a Reader's Digest Condensed Book from lobby of hotel where I was staying and took it to his room to read something to him each afternoon. One of Ambrose's books was featured and I began to read it to him as the days went along. I had never heard of Ambrose until that time and found his works to be so fascinating. I grew up during WW2 as a child and all that took place in my hometown connected to that event left a deep impression on the me. My brother in law was in an anti-aircraft unit in Europe and landed on the D-Day beaches about 10 days after June 6, 1944 and later fought in the Battle of the Bulge. I bought this series of DVDs sometime in the mid 2000s to send to a close friend of my late husband. This friend had served in Europe during WW2 in Army and was of German descent. He was the consummate historian and after the war was over, took part in the Nuremberg trials. He could quote verse and chapter of the events of WW2 and I thought this would be a great gift for him. Sadly he passed away about 7 months after I had sent the series to him and his son gave the original gift of Band of Brother back to me after his father's death. I think Band of Brothers captures WW2 the most accurately of any movie I've ever seen. Yes, it is brutal in parts but the cohesiveness of those soldiers in Easy Company is inspiring. I do not think again in our lives we will ever see the USA as united as it was during WW2. People for the most came together and supported the war effort and did their part either with sons and husband in the armed forces or families at home enduring the life style of our country at war. About 3 years ago, my present husband and I were traveling back from NC to our home here in Georgia. We stopped at the small town of Toccoa, Georgia in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains and visited The Band of Brothers museum that has been established there to honor those men of Easy Company. It is a small excellent museum manned by volunteers and well worth a visit. And yes, Mt. Currahee still stands. I have again this week of July 22nd watched my DVDs of Band of Brothers and once more felt inspired and proud of what my country did and accomplished during those very extremely difficult times during World War 2. I cannot recommend this DVD enough for those who care for their country and have not forgotten the sacrifices made by so many during that dark time in this country's history.
D**E
great quality
as described
L**A
É bom mas não tem dublagem em português
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"Band of Brothers", creata da Tom Hanks e Steven Spielberg e trasmessa nel 2001 su HBO, è la mini-serie più costosa della storia della televisione (125 milioni di $ ). È anche una delle più riuscite. Ha ricevuto cinque Emmy Awards e un Golden Globe nel 2002. Basata sul lavoro dello storico Stephen E. Ambrose, Hanks e Spielberg raccontano cronologicamente e particolarmente minuziosamente la vita della Compagnia Easy, ovvero la Compagnia E del 2º Battaglione di Fanteria Paracadutista della 101ª Divisione Aviotrasportata degli Stati Uniti; dalla loro formazione nel 1942, al loro essere paracadutati in Normandia il 6 giugno 1944 fino alla liberazione della Germania nazista nel 1945. Prima di essere una serie di guerra, "Band of Brothers" è soprattutto una serie di personaggi, personaggi posti in una situazione al tempo stesso terribile ed eroica. Ogni episodio è preceduto da testimonianze dei sopravvissuti di questa compagnia, che servono da introduzione alle immagini e per attestare la loro accuratezza. Raccontano ciò che hanno passato, li vediamo ripensare, emozionandosi, a questi eventi. Spielberg, appassionato della seconda guerra mondiale, ha quindi come obiettivo principale il non dimenticare queste importanti figure del XX secolo e ciò che hanno fatto anche se la serie non è un inno alla guerra ma parla della guerra e delle atrocità commesse da entrambe le parti, della stupidità della gerarchia. Spielberg trasmette un messaggio che suona intransigente e che non cerca di accentuare oltre modo l'inevitabile lato emotivo. Ma il potere di Band of Brothers risiede anche e soprattutto nella sua messa in scena. Senza rimpiangere da un lato "Salvate il soldato Ryan" (sempre del team Spielberg-Hanks), dobbiamo ammettere di essere di fronte a una realizzazione di altissimo livello: scatti da 60 fotogrammi al secondo, telecamere a mano immerse nella violenza durante le sequenze di conflitti armati, ma anche una realizzazione più morbida nelle sequenze cosiddette "silenziose". La realizzazione ci avvicina molto ai personaggi; senza l'uso di un pathos esasperato impariamo a convivere con loro, noi spettatori, nell'asprezza della loro situazione come, ad esempio, dimostra la presa della città di Carentan nell'episodio 3: estremamente brutale e violenta, connotata dal sangue delle ferite ma anche dalla crudezza dell'immagine, come se la cinepresa partecipasse attivamente al conflitto. Molti registi si avvicendano nei vari episodi tra cui lo stesso Tom Hanks (episodio 5, Punto cruciale/Crossroads) e questo costituisce un altro aspetto positivo di questa serie. Passiamo quindi ad altri punti di vista, su diversi personaggi, espandendo le nostre percezioni emotive (buone o cattive) di questo gruppo di soldati pronti a fare qualsiasi cosa per combattere insieme contro il nemico. Niente di totalmente patriottico e idealmente salvifico, tutto è mostrato da un punto di vista il più neutrale possibile. La miniserie è poi servita da un cast di attori eccellenti (dove possiamo distinguere Damian Lewis e Neal McDonough ma anche gli inizi di James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender e Colin Hanks...) e con loro siamo immersi al massimo nell'azione. Molte sono le scene "forti" e tra queste è l'arrivo al campo di sterminio vicino a Landsberg: qui i sopravvissuti della "Compagnia Easy", dopo l'atterraggio in Normandia, dopo aver lasciato Eindhoven, dopo aver attraversato il Belgio e aver visto Bastogne in rovina, uomini che hanno pur vissuto con la morte per mesi facendo affidamento solo sul loro coraggio e volontà, si trovano drammaticamente davanti uno scenario al di là di ogni immaginazione. Con il naso intasato dal fetore del luogo, esitano a sciogliersi in lacrime davanti a gruppi di non morti vestiti in pigiama a strisce che li affrontano dietro una rete di filo spinato. La telecamera quindi sembra ubriaca, gira, facce spaventate ed emaciate, corpi appena umani, ridotti allo stato di scheletri e che camminano come se fluttuassero nell'aria. La telecamera si gira e si avverte un forte senso di nausea, la stessa nausea che afferra questi soldati che sono sopravvissuti alla distruzione e all'orrore. Non ci sono parole, nessuno parla. Band of Brothers è una serie da non perdere, che si rivela una delle più grandi serie statunitensi di sempre, ma anche una delle migliori opere visive che si occupano della Seconda Guerra Mondiale. Senza pathos, senza eccessiva emotività e dotato di un sorprendente realismo tanto nella messa in scena quanto nel trattamento dei personaggi, la serie oltre a mostrare l'orrore e l'insensatezza di qualsiasi guerra non dimentica i temi dell'amicizia e della solidarietà, uno dei pochi lati positivi di questo conflitto. Il cofanetto è veramente un buon prodotto. I 6 dischi Blu-ray che lo compongono offrono una qualità audio/video eccellente (confermo che l'audio italiano è in formato Dolby Digital Multi-Channel 5.1). Potete trovare da soli tutte le specifiche tecniche (lingue, sottotitoli, etc.) ma devo assolutamente sottolineare la ricchezza dei contenuti extra presenti su ogni disco. Se vi piacciono le storie di guerra e vi interessate alla Storia, questa miniserie sulla Seconda Guerra Mondiale si rivela un prodotto di estrema professionalità registica ed attoriale, accuratezza storica e dal forte impatto emotivo ed umano, e non dovrebbe mancare nella vostra personale videoteca.
R**R
Serie espectacular!!! Calidad brutal de imagen y sonido (totalmente en castellano desde que metes el Blu Ray por primera vez ya te salen los menús en castellano), el sonido es CASTELLANO y NO LATINO. Cantidad de extras, testimonios reales, ... Para los amantes de este estilo, es imperdonable no tener esta serie con esta calidad, y mas aún a este precio. Gracias Amazon una vez mas por darnos la oportunidad con estas ofertas, de seguir ampliando nuestras colecciones.
D**R
je ne vais pas m'etendre sur la serie en elle meme car c'est la meilleure production sur le conflit 39/45,superieure a sa sois-disant suite the pacific...Elle nous est presentée dans un tres beau coffret de metal avec des photos magnifiques(recto verso)avec le nom de la serie en relief sur la tranche!en ce qui concerne le contenue rien a redire!la serie tient sur 5 blu-ray et la qualité d'image est a tomber!Le Blu-ray n°6 dedié aux bonus avec un plus qu'instructif documentaire sur les hommes de la Easy. Chaque homme y va du récit de sa vie, de la guerre, du pourquoi de son engagement, et de ses conditions de vie, tant sur le terrain qu'aux Etats-Unis (la plupart étaient de condition modeste). Autant vous dire que les interviews filent les larmes aux yeux, les hommes posant avec des photos d'eux étant jeunes, avec leurs camarades, et parlent à cœur ouvert. L'ensemble de 75 mn déborde d'images d'archives (film et photos). On trouve également les coulisses du tournage de la série qui s'étirent sur 30 mn, avec interviews, photos, images d'archives, défilé de belles gueules, scènes hors champ, etc. Un module intéressant est également présent. Un des acteurs (Ron Livingston) a réalisé un long film perso de son expérience durant le tournage. C'est à la fois très personnel, drôle, et a le mérite de montrer le boulot des acteurs (55 mn quand même !). La Première en Normandie avec acteurs et vétérans, sous la houlette de HBO, clôture un contenu riche, et surtout, enrichissant ! en bref le carton plein! Cette édition de Band of Brothers en Blu-ray ne connaît aucune faille : image au top, son au max, bonus étonnant et possibilité de visionner des épisodes en mode interactif avec commentaires audio/vidéo passionnants. Un achat que vous ne regretterez pas !
A**A
Excelente serie, excelente historia, excelente sonido y excelente transfer a HD. No hay más que decir en cuestión dela serie en sí. La caja en cambio, sí tiene un problema. Esta versión tiene los sujetadores de discos demasiado delgados. Ocasionando que si se mueven con algo de fuerza, se caigan (mientras este abierta la caja, claro está, cerrados hacen presión y no se mueven.) Ese es el único inconveniente. Igual, como es costumbre en las nuevas ediciones Blu Ray, el arte de los discos es monocromático de una baja calidad para abaratar costos, detalle que no afecta en el video o audio, pero que si es un punto a resltar si estás buscando la otra versión en Blu Ray que viene con sujetadores individuales y el arte a todo color. Esta versión es barata y eficiente. De nuevo, mi queja es con los sujetadores de discos.
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