Band of Brothers

One of the best TV-shows of all time. This war series is one of the most realistic, accurate, detailed and comprehensive I've ever encountered. The show is overwhelming, intriguing and some episodes can squeeze a couple of tears from you. One of the few series that stuck in your head even a week after you've finish them. Highly recommended.

Click here for a video version of this review: https://youtu.be/fO2DgMc97Q8 It's almost hard to believe, but it has been nearly 20 years since _Band of Brothers_ was released on HBO. _Band of Brothers_ is one of those rare examples of near perfection in a television series. In fact it to me this is not really a TV series, it's more like an incredible ten hour movie. Based on a book of the same name written by Stephen Ambrose, this follows the real life exploits of the men of E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne. We go from their formation and training to their jump into Normandy on …

GenerationofSwine

2023-01-12

⭐ 10

There are a few haters....and I mean FEW. And mostly they are of the political bend, and lets be honest, people that see politics in everything are going to hate everything. For the rest of the world it's a really great story, very well done, very well directed, and it's segmented enough and switches focus enough to allow everyone a taste of the different characters while still focusing on the leads. And of course the reveals the people that the actors are portraying, at the end of the miniseries, is worth all the time you devoted to it.

Rob

2023-05-13

⭐ 9

An amazing series which is incredibly harrowing to watch. Even more so when you consider this is based on real events and real people. This thing will turn you inside out, and it should. An excellent reminder of what so many seem to pay no mind to these days. "Lest we forget."

Giovanni

2024-08-04

⭐ 9

It's the journey of ordinary men who accomplished remarkable successes and left an indelible mark on history. It spans the training period that commenced in 1942 and culminated in the American triumph in World War II. What struck me profoundly was the cinematography, particularly the exquisite quality of the visuals, which allows viewers to experience the intense emotions of soldiers bracing for the next engagement. It brings you amidst the battlefield, with adrenaline and fear coursing through their and your veins. The music and sound effects are so immersive that they evoke a palpable sense …