Band of Brothers [Blu-ray]

This was something I had in mind all along when I was contemplating switching over to the blu-ray format. Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, and HBO outdid themselves with this mini-series on the exploits of the 101st Airborne in World War II. The acting is great and the story is moving, as it pays an homage to the real paratroopers from WW2. What made the series memorable was that it had real vets being interviewed from the unit being depicted in the series. You can tell that Hanks/Spielberg and company put in a lot of TLC into this project. The box set is in a catchy tin package with extras like Journals and insight into the training the actors received for authenticity. The blu-ray quality is outstanding too. This is a must have for any WW2/war movie buffs and any Army airborne personnel.

This has to be one of the best, if not the best, war series ever made. The interviews with the soldiers helps us younger generation get closer to understanding what these men went through during WW2 and what they sacrificed for all of us. I salute all of the men and women that have served in the military and fought for us.

Following the men from training to the end of the war makes you feel more for them and what they went through. The flow of each episode is excellent and keeps you well entertained.

The video and audio quality is excellent for the Blu-ray version. It includes 5 discs for the series, two episodes on each disc, and a sixth disc with a documentary called "We Stand Alone Together: The Men of Easy Company."

A moving and inspirational account of the heroes that fought valiantly and against formidable odds in the European Theater of Operations. If you enjoy WWII history you cannot go wrong. My only complaint is that I waited so long to see this amazing series.

Nothing comes close to the quality and accuracy of this series. Accurate historical information and characters you feel for. The real life paratroopers who comment prior to each episode enhance every aspect of the series. The extra features disk alone is worth the purchase price. I highly recommend purchasing this in blu-ray to get the full experience and sound.

This was a gift for my son who is in the military. He LOVES this series!