Band of Brothers

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Re: Band of Brothers

The amount of future popular actors in this series is ridiculous.

[sven]

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The amount of future popular actors in this series is ridiculous.

Yeah every time I go back and watch it I recognize someone new.

[Lieutenant Dan]

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Great to see this thread bumped.

I echo the sentiments that this is the finest mini-series ever. In fact, I just consider it a 10-ish hour long epic war film.

I dare anyone to watch the first episode and not keep going, even if you've seen the series many times :wink:

Also, how many times have you finished 'Points' and not wanted to go right back to "Curahee" again?

BTW, for those wondering...it's worth getting on Blu over DVD if you have the capability for both. Looks spectacular, better than I thought it would.

Surprise of the series: David Schwimmer. I could not believe that he pulled off that role like he did. Spot on. Go read the book and see for yourself.

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'The Pacific' wss excellent in it's own right. It's much heavier, much more grim because of the difference in the campaigns and the enemy. I liked it, but it was much harder to watch. Also, it really focuses on three Marines, not a whole company so you don't have the comraderie that comes thru on BoB.

I'd say give The Pacific a rent, and then judge if you want to own. I can watch BoB anytime, and I've seen it several times. "Pacific' I've watched once, and don't plan to again anytime soon.

[Gotmadskillzson]

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My dad never watched the whole thing. He considers it boring and only makes it through half an episode before turning it off.

[weeeeeeez]

Re: Band of Brothers

Great to see this thread bumped.

I echo the sentiments that this is the finest mini-series ever. In fact, I just consider it a 10-ish hour long epic war film.

I dare anyone to watch the first episode and not keep going, even if you've seen the series many times :wink:

Also, how many times have you finished 'Points' and not wanted to go right back to "Curahee" again?

BTW, for those wondering...it's worth getting on Blu over DVD if you have the capability for both. Looks spectacular, better than I thought it would.

Surprise of the series: David Schwimmer. I could not believe that he pulled off that role like he did. Spot on. Go read the book and see for yourself.

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'The Pacific' wss excellent in it's own right. It's much heavier, much more grim because of the difference in the campaigns and the enemy. I liked it, but it was much harder to watch. Also, it really focuses on three Marines, not a whole company so you don't have the comraderie that comes thru on BoB.

I'd say give The Pacific a rent, and then judge if you want to own. I can watch BoB anytime, and I've seen it several times. "Pacific' I've watched once, and don't plan to again anytime soon.

Definitely the way to go on the bolded. This series is one of my favorites and the best WWII film/show ever imo. The only gripe I have ever had with BoB is sometimes you get confused with who people are the first few times watching it.