Probably one of the most honored epics on recent television, HBO's mini-series Band of Brothers was produced by the powerhouse team of Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg. It won the Golden Globe for Best Mini-series and is nominated for 19 Emmys. The 6-disc DVD set comes in an embossed metallic case. It has an extraordinary amount of information in addition to the 10-part true-life story of the men of Easy Company in the 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army. To start with, it contains the documentary "We Stand Alone Together: The Men of Easy Company," which interviews the real men of Easy Company as they tell their stories, inner-cut with film footage and rare and archival photos. Also included is a making-of feature on the mini-series, actor Ron Livingston's video diary that shows behind-the-scenes footage from the actor's perspective, and a featurette of the screening on the beaches of Normandy. There is also an optional enhanced viewing "Field Guide," which extensively references people, places and events connected to Easy Company and their campaign through Europe and WWII as a whole. Additionally included are character bios, web-links to the Band of Brothers living memorial, as well as other pertinent sites, a still photo gallery, episodic previews and scene selection menus. The DVD is released in widescreen only with a 16:9 aspect ratio from High Definition digital masters, the audio is DTS English and 5.1 Surround as well as English, French and Spanish Dolby Surround. Spanish subtitles and English closed-captioning is also included. This is a must-own DVD set, especially for history buffs and collectors of World War II information.
Customer Rating
5
Great
on November 7, 2008
Posted by: JKoz
from Chicago, IL
This is the best mini series ti ever hit television. I wish it was longer, I wish it went more into depth.
If you don't think Speed is the fastest-moving adventure film ever made, we challenge you to find a faster one. Keanu Reeves stars as an LA Bomb Squad specialist whose principal antagonist is elusive bomber-extortionist Dennis Hopper. Seeking vengeance after his latest ransom scheme is thwarted, Hopper presents a personal challenge to Reeves: A wired-for-destruction city bus, which will detonate if the speedometer drops below 50 MPH. Playing the reluctant civilian who is pressed into service as the bus' "substitute driver," leading lady Sandra Bullock became a major star in her own right. Once Speed gets to the meat of its story, the excitement never lets up--not even after the boobytrapped bus is out of the picture.
Customer Rating
3
Good Film
on November 4, 2008
Posted by: JKoz
from Chicago, IL
This is a pretty exciting movie, a little boring in some parts but for the most part an exciting film.
I do not recommend this movie at all. Its not a horrible movie, it has some funny parts, but overall I did not like the film. I TV show was funny, and the first movie was pretty funny, but this film was disappointing.
This is a funny movie that most people would find funny. Some people might find it stupid, and some people might think that some parts are in bad taste; but for the most part this was a good funny movie.
Pretty good movie that has alot of fight scenes. Yeah most of the movie was unrealistic, but thats what keeps your interest throughout the movie. And if you ever thought somebody can be killed with a carrot, this movie will prove you right.
This is an absolute Hilarious movie with some great one liners. This movie was made by the same guys that made Super Troopers, but for some reason it was not as popular as Super Troopers. In my opinion it was just as funny as Super Troopers. But Any way this is a Hilarious film that will keep you laughing from beginning to end, great movie to purchase becasue you will want to watch it more than once.
I waited for this movie for years and when it finally came out I sawit as soon as it came out, and it was not disappointing. Then of course as soon as it came out on DVD I bought it. Every Comedy fan should buy this DVD, and if you are a simpsons fan and have not bought this DVD yet shame on you.
This is a great movie with three great characters. The main villian in the film has a unique weapon of choice. I enjoyed this movie all the way up until the end. The movie felt like it was building up to something, and that somehting never came. Even though the ending was disappointing it is still a great film, and a great buy.
This is a film about a man who wants to know how his son, a soldier who just served a tour of duty, died. This is a great film that shows the mind set of a soldier after they return from war. Good Movie to Purchase.