Band of Brothers [Blu-ray]
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Movie Reviews of Band of Brothers [Blu-ray]
Movie Review: Blue Ray version review
Summary: 5 Stars
Ok there is no doubt that this is a great series and deserves a 5 star rating. this will be a review of the format (blu-ray) not the content.
This show is stunning in Blu-ray. the clarity of this show in HD compared to regular television is amazing. also the DTS suround sound is wonderful. durring many of the scenes it puts you in the action. now the bluray version does have some qwerks. first you will want to update your blu-ray player. really simple just hook it up to the internet and click the update in the menu. the first time i tried the first episode it would not load right. after i did about a 30min update with my Samsung Bluray player it ran fine. my friend has one fo those cheap insignia ones (i think its insignia) anyways his will freeze up after watching more then an hour or two, his also takes forever to load but i am sure that is only his Bluray player because on my nice Samsung on it works amazing and flawless. i would recomend that if you are like me that once i put one in i could be watching this show for the next 10 hours i would get it on bluray only if you have a good bluray player, (one that cost over 400 dollars and made in the past year) if you have one of those cheap Blu-ray players i would get the DVD version and use your player to up convert it. the up converted DVD is close to the Bluray in quality and the DVD loads alot better and easier. Personally i own both versions and with my 500 dollar samsung blu ray player i only watch the bluray version, the picture is amazing. the DVD version i have not played in probably a month i might give it to a friend.
Oh yeah also if you dont have a 1080 HDTV dont bother getting anything in bluray. an upconverted DVD on a 1080 is clearer then any bluray on a 720. With a 720 an upconverted DVD is as good as you will get so there is no need to spend the more money on a bluray and this goes for any bluray disc not just this show. thats just from personal exsperiance. my friend might have 3 inches on my 37 in but mines a 1080 and his 40 is a 720. i wont ever get a 720 no matter how cheap and big it is, with HD its jsut not worth it.
Movie Review: The ultimate WW2 motion picture
Summary: 5 Stars
What can you say about Band of Brothers? It's incredible. While not completely historically accurate (what film can be, there has to be some liberties taken) it gives you a solid well documented account of what young men see in combat. By this point, you all know the story....the 101st Airborne takes the fight to the Germans. It chronicles the grueling training they received prior to deploying for war, takes them to the skies above Normandy, through the vicious house to house fighting in France and Holland. Then the frozen forrests of Belgium, then finally to Germany itself. It's a fatastic story that should be passed on from generation to generation to remind them how everyday men like these (as well as all the other men of all the other allied countries) fought to preserve mankind.
The blu-ray edition is phenomonal. The video and audio quality is untouchable. One of the best bluray releases in my collection. I am a grain hater lol, there are scenes where heavy grain is prevalant, but thats how the film was meant to look...old, gritty with the bright colors washed out of it. The detail on this bluray is excellent. You can see the stiching on uniform patches, sweat dripping from the foreheads of the men as they push forward. The audio is outstanding. The bass from explosions will rock your living room. The soft gentle sounds of the peaceful wilderness while Maj. Winters is enjoying a swin in Austria will make you feel liek you are there. The supplements are great, I really like "in the word of easy company." This option is additional footage from the first person accts taken during the original production. It comes to you in the form of pop ups on the screen while watching the episodes. I've seen each episode 20 times easily, so getting this fresh addition made it seem like i was watching it again for the very first time.
This is a must have bluray.
Movie Review: RIP Major Dick Winters
Summary: 5 Stars
With the passing of Dick Winters- I wanted to write about him and this great series here. This series has so many reviews here that I can't really add anything new to someone interested in buying this collection. But the 1,800+ reviews that have rated this a 5 star series is all you really need to know.
Major Winters died on January the 2nd. His leadership, which is displayed greatly in this series should be inspirational to all. He led without arrogance or a sense of bravado. His calm demeanor instilled confidence in the men who surrounded him in times of battle. He was a humble man. His decision making was always with the best interests of his troopers in mind.
After the war ended Mr.Winters lived on a farm in Fredericksburg and built his own home. He didn't talk about the war, until the years leading up to Mr.Ambrose's " Band Of Brothers". The men that served under him had tried to get him the Medal Of Honor- but their attempts were unsuccessful. Mr.Winters is probably happier with the thoughts of his men than any medal he could be awarded.
I had the original dvd series for many years. And like many others here I upgraded to blu ray when it was available- its amazing on blu ray. I have a tradition every winter when my area is about to get its first big snow of watching the series again- the Bastogne scenes coupled with the snow and cold winter here seem to go together for me.
I would recommend this series to anyone who enjoys history. Even if you don't like war or this type of series- you will enjoy the top rate acting, production and story telling. All the while remember this is American history! This program is great for future generations to enjoy. Not to mention all the extra features- including interviews with Dick Winters and the men of Easy Company!
Movie Review: Blue ray is really great
Summary: 5 Stars
I've owned this on vhs, owned it on dvd, and now own this on blue ray for about a couple of months. I had seen it so many times that I just had to get it on blue ray, a one day sale that had it bundled with the first episode of pacific for $37(I won't buy the pacific till its dirt cheap cause of the one sided blame america theme, and not on my must have list), so I bought band of brothers blue ray immediately, and point being is I watch my emails regularly for amazon's one day sales, or super sales, I mean, I've gotten in on so many 60% off sales, case in point again last year I got in on the complete "Combat" with Vic Morrow from the sixties on dvd for just a $130, a wonderful show that I won't ever need in blue ray. I don't want to get every last movie and show on blue ray, and I won't, just a select few.
The transfers to blue ray are nice and clear, there is some intentional grany shots, or shots and scenes that couldn't be made crystal clear in low light back then, that is to be expected. The sound really is alot better than dvd seemingly, kind of made me jump many times. The extras are something I haven't explored as of yet, I'm a blue ray newbie anyway.
Mainly though, if you think you've really seen it too many times already, then you are like me and have, just see it again in blue ray if you can afford it or don't have to spend too much. Ha, far better than the vhs set I bought a long time ago and still own, back when all I had was a vcr and a tv from the mid nineties, and one of those signal clarifyers that improved signal between vcr and 75 owm connector on the tv.
I did notice for all those thinking about buying a blue ray copy that the BoB blue ray packaged with the part one of the Pacific is still regularly cheaper than just the blue ray BoB package alone.
Movie Review: An amazing homage to WWII
Summary: 5 Stars
First off, the Blu-ray edition of this mini-series is visually stunning! I also own the standard DVD version and there is a great difference. In addition the DTS-HD Master audio track is excellent and brings out every sound imaginable. Now to the series itself. It is, in my opinion, the best mini-series ever produced for television. Everything from the production to the acting and the writing is top notch. I have seen Band of Brothers a minimum of 10 times and it never gets old. It shows the sacrifices that those men made for their country and the world in a real way. It can be exciting and moving at the same time. From the first episode, 'Currahee', to the last 'Points', it is a captivating view. Everyone will be moved by every episode. In particular, the episode 'Why We Fight' shows not only the horror of the Nazis, but the compassion of our American soldiers. The 2 episodes regarding the Battle of the Bulge would be one of the best WWII movies ever had these simply been release in that format. Throughout the series, we see the best of the men who save the world. We also see the faults and humanity of these same men. This series should be required viewing in all high schools so every person can see what these men did to, in my opinion, save the world. There are many standout performances throughout the series. Ron Livingston (Nixon) and Damian Lewis (Winters) gave outstanding, though controlled performances. Donnie Wahlberg's portrayal of Sgt. Lipton stands out among an excellent supporting cast. Do yourself a favor and watch all the extras. These give you a unique insight into the actual men on which the series is based. This set is worth every penny and is my absolute favorite of every DVD/Blu-ray that I own. You won't be disappointed by Band of Brothers.