Author Topic: Band of Brothers. (Read 50365 times)

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #200 on:** November 12, 2008, 04:39:49 pm »

Quote from: cornelius on November 12, 2008, 04:23:29 pm

Rather that than another badly concocted hollywood ending.

Fezactly.

Lady_brandybuck · « **Reply #201 on:** November 13, 2008, 02:46:07 am »

Quote from: AndyInVA on November 12, 2008, 03:40:25 pm

some are better than others

the second one going in to Normandy is great

the last couple are a little slow

I remember watching the one at Bastogne in the winter on an off dayfrom work

you heard the sound of scrunching snow under their feet, then going out to the mail box and hearing the same sound and thinking I was glad to be going back to warm house and not a dangerous cold fox hole

True, Carentan is also a cracking episode.
Bastogne and Breaking point are so well made, that everyttime I watch them I got the feeling is cold where I am too.
Is an excellent miniseries, as someone said before, you can watch it over and over again and never get bored.

gorbejesus · « **Reply #202 on:** November 13, 2008, 01:31:51 pm »

If any one is on Virgin. Check the On Demand. In Channels, in HBO You will find Band of Brothers series in HD. Why wait until next week if you don't have the box set.

Crackerjack Sam · « **Reply #203 on:** November 13, 2008, 01:44:36 pm »

Bastonge is my favourite episode. Recording the series again on BBC2.
Spielberg's got another one coming out called the Pacific, coming out next year.

Emlyn18 · « **Reply #204 on:** November 13, 2008, 01:59:18 pm »

Brought the box set off play for 15 quid.

mbroon · « **Reply #205 on:** November 13, 2008, 08:18:02 pm »

This was FUCKING SACRED for me.

Then I read some criticism on it, written by a historian who seems to hate Stephen Ambrose, and HE FUCKING VIOLATED IT !

I tried watching the first one today and... NOTHING ! I felt fucking NOTHING.

He's a grade A fucking cockmuncher that fucking Mark Bando.

c*nt !

TheRedBaron · « **Reply #206 on:** November 13, 2008, 09:45:41 pm »

Im never going to read whatever he says then because i couldnt take someone ruining Band of brothers for me.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #207 on:** November 13, 2008, 10:24:13 pm »

What did he say. Because I'll assume he's a jealous lying twat and it won't ruin a thing.

mbroon · « **Reply #208 on:** November 14, 2008, 02:54:48 pm »

It did ruin it for me. What I really liked about Band of Brothers was that it felt like a well done series with not so much Hollywood in it. And that's what Mr.Bando took away from me by saying "This and that wasn't true", "This should have been like this" etc.

He did put up a warning text at the top though, so I guess I have myself to blame for reading it.

Where my love for Band of Brothers used to be, there is now a void.

Trigger Time is the name of his website for anyone who wants some torture

Lady_brandybuck · « **Reply #209 on:** November 14, 2008, 03:37:04 pm »

Quote from: Ackbaria on November 14, 2008, 02:54:48 pm

It did ruin it for me. What I really liked about Band of Brothers was that it felt like a well done series with not so much Hollywood in it. And that's what Mr.Bando took away from me by saying "This and that wasn't true", "This should have been like this" etc.

He did put up a warning text at the top though, so I guess I have myself to blame for reading it.

Where my love for Band of Brothers used to be, there is now a void.

Trigger Time is the name of his website for anyone who wants some torture

You should read the Ambrose book E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne, From Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest
and maybe you will love it a bit again

mbroon · « **Reply #210 on:** November 14, 2008, 03:41:47 pm »

Maybe. I will give it a try in a few months. Thank you

Lady_brandybuck · « **Reply #211 on:** November 14, 2008, 04:19:31 pm »

Quote from: Ackbaria on November 14, 2008, 03:41:47 pm

Maybe. I will give it a try in a few months. Thank you

Manila Kop · « **Reply #212 on:** November 14, 2008, 06:12:29 pm »

I used the Band of Brothers OST for an event tonight and it's quite good, in case anyone likes some good instrumental/orchestral music.

King Tay · « **Reply #213 on:** November 17, 2008, 10:04:16 am »

Quote from: Emlyn18 on November 13, 2008, 01:59:18 pm

Brought the box set off play for 15 quid.

Its about £9.20 at play now

Sasquatch · « **Reply #214 on:** November 17, 2008, 12:19:08 pm »

Quote from: Ackbaria on November 14, 2008, 02:54:48 pm

It did ruin it for me. What I really liked about Band of Brothers was that it felt like a well done series with not so much Hollywood in it. And that's what Mr.Bando took away from me by saying "This and that wasn't true", "This should have been like this" etc.

But he's right though. If you are going to try and pretend something is true to life and realistic...then MAKE it realistic.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #215 on:** November 17, 2008, 12:54:16 pm »

Picked it up on BluRay yesterday, watched the first one. Greta stuff, second time around.

cissepower · « **Reply #216 on:** November 17, 2008, 09:00:36 pm »

Quote from: RedFerLife on November 17, 2008, 12:54:16 pm

Picked it up on BluRay yesterday, watched the first one. Greta stuff, second time around.

The Blu-Ray box set is awesome. Episode three AKA Carentan is on BBC 2 tonight

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #217 on:** November 22, 2008, 12:34:25 pm »

I read that Bando guys critique of the first two episodes, the ones I've rewatched so far. He is doing nothing but nitpicking and seems a bit pissy that they didn't consult him about the programme.

Alonso_The_Assassin · « **Reply #218 on:** November 22, 2008, 12:57:53 pm »

Started watching it this week. Incredible. The introduction and the music is just perfect. Nearly brings a tear to the eye everytime!

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #219 on:** November 22, 2008, 01:11:39 pm »

Quote from: Alonso_The_Assassin on November 22, 2008, 12:57:53 pm

Started watching it this week. Incredible. The introduction and the music is just perfect. Nearly brings a tear to the eye everytime!

The one image that gets to me is the soldier with the haunted look on his face and then he drops his helmet. His name escapes me right now.

mjgill85 · « **Reply #220 on:** November 22, 2008, 01:35:47 pm »

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #221 on:** November 22, 2008, 01:37:35 pm »

Quote from: mjgill85 on November 22, 2008, 01:35:47 pm

Buck

Yes, thanks.

Rob K · « **Reply #222 on:** November 22, 2008, 02:20:01 pm »

Quote from: RedFerLife on November 22, 2008, 01:11:39 pm

The one image that gets to me is the soldier with the haunted look on his face and then he drops his helmet. His name escapes me right now.

From the Bastogne episode isn't it? Outstanding episode that one.

Lady_brandybuck · « **Reply #223 on:** November 22, 2008, 02:52:57 pm »

Quote from: Rob K on November 22, 2008, 02:20:01 pm

From the Bastogne episode isn't it? Outstanding episode that one.

the Episode is the Breaking Point, to me the best one

Rob K · « **Reply #224 on:** November 22, 2008, 03:15:36 pm »

Quote from: Lady_brandybuck on November 22, 2008, 02:52:57 pm

the Episode is the Breaking Point, to me the best one

Ah yeah, that's the one. Probably one of my favourites too.

Killed by Death · « **Reply #225 on:** November 22, 2008, 08:23:25 pm »

Fellas...please...DON'T WORRY ABOUT BANDO! Why is he suddenly more credible than Ambrose? He just nitpicks little bullshit more and more to make it look like he's got this massive scathing case, when he's got nothing. He's a nobody and probably just jealous he couldn't be involved in BofB. Don't let artistic genius be ruined in your mind by the type of person who wants to tear art down because he's so selfish that if he didn't create it, he wouldn't have it to be admired or enjoyed by the world.

Of course Band of Brothers isn't 100% factual. No history or war film could ever be, it's just impossible. But most agree they'd gotten all the major stuff very accurate, and even a surprising amount of the detail and atmosphere was dead-on. All that matters is it captured the spirit and moment of events the world should never forget, and a small few have ever been able to lay a claim to something like that.

Just enjoy it boys, it's simply outstanding stuff no matter how many grumpy complainers vie for their own attention.

gazzalfc · « **Reply #226 on:** November 22, 2008, 11:39:05 pm »

I've just read the brando site and I dont think it will affect the way i see the series. He did say he liked the series overall and he was only a little dissapointed with small inaccuracies.

If you assume that the Band of Brothers put onto screen was 100% accurate (right down to equipment and dialogue) then yes you may be surprised. But no war film (or mini series) will ever get it all right.

If anything Brando has helped me understand some of the history better. Its a good to get another opinion form someone who knows what he's talking about.

A few dialoge mistakes with what was be said in 1944 I can look past because everything else in the series is so moving.

Killed by Death · « **Reply #227 on:** November 24, 2008, 01:03:08 am »

Exactly, the series is accurate enough in record and in spirit (exponentially moreso than many Hollywood movies where the Battle of the Bulge takes place in sunny Southern California). It's not like it ends with Ike & Churchill engaging in hand-to-hand kung-fu combat with Hitler and Tojo above a pit of man-eating crocodiles to settle it once and for all.

Lady_brandybuck · « **Reply #228 on:** November 24, 2008, 02:43:07 am »

Quote from: Killed by Death on November 24, 2008, 01:03:08 am

It's not like it ends with Ike & Churchill engaging in hand-to-hand kung-fu combat with Hitler and Tojo above a pit of man-eating crocodiles to settle it once and for all.

Killed by Death · « **Reply #229 on:** November 24, 2008, 04:40:34 am »

Quote from: Lady_brandybuck on November 24, 2008, 02:43:07 am

My first South American fan! (I think...)

Lady_brandybuck · « **Reply #230 on:** November 24, 2008, 05:13:11 pm »

Quote from: Killed by Death on November 24, 2008, 04:40:34 am

My first South American fan! (I think...)

Julio · « **Reply #231 on:** January 7, 2009, 06:10:31 pm »

I'm bumping this for the impending release of The Pacific, the follow-up to Band of Brothers, set in the Pacific Theatre.
I have read one of the books it's going to be based on, With the Old Breed, and it's a knock-out.
Pretty much the same production team as BOB - it should be fantastic.
If anyone knows when this is going to be released, let us know!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pacific_(miniseries)

Daranoza · « **Reply #232 on:** January 7, 2009, 06:14:20 pm »

The one where they found the concentration camp actually made me cry.

GermanCarra90 · « **Reply #233 on:** January 7, 2009, 06:40:44 pm »

Quote from: Daranoza on January 7, 2009, 06:14:20 pm

The one where they found the concentration camp actually made me cry.

Yeah, that'S really touching.

I got the DVD-Box and saw the series twice before I got the box. It's just brilliant!

Daranoza · « **Reply #234 on:** January 7, 2009, 07:13:46 pm »

Quote from: GermanCarra90 on January 7, 2009, 06:40:44 pm

Yeah, that'S really touching.

I got the DVD-Box and saw the series twice before I got the box. It's just brilliant!

It is to start off with but I started getting bored with it towards the end. I enjoyed the episode I mentioned but some of the others were very sameish.

Sasquatch · « **Reply #235 on:** January 8, 2009, 09:30:31 am »

Quote from: Julio on January 7, 2009, 06:10:31 pm

I'm bumping this for the impending release of The Pacific, the follow-up to Band of Brothers, set in the Pacific Theatre.

Now why can't us Brits make something like this for ourselves instead of all these bullcrap period piece love stories and dramas that we make these days?

?

classycarra · « **Reply #236 on:** January 8, 2009, 10:38:02 am »

the bbc co produced band of brothers with hbo didn't they?

GermanCarra90 · « **Reply #237 on:** January 8, 2009, 10:50:01 am »

Quote from: Daranoza on January 7, 2009, 07:13:46 pm

It is to start off with but I started getting bored with it towards the end. I enjoyed the episode I mentioned but some of the others were very sameish.

Well, at the end there isn't so much action, but I still find it interesting to see what happened after D-Day, Bastogne and all that. You can always read about these important battles but you don't get much about the last months.

GermanCarra90 · « **Reply #238 on:** January 8, 2009, 10:51:05 am »

Quote from: classycarra on January 8, 2009, 10:38:02 am

the bbc co produced band of brothers with hbo didn't they?

I think it was only HBO

Matt S · « **Reply #239 on:** January 8, 2009, 09:11:50 pm »

Just lent this to my dad as he's at home with the flu and he's well into it. I'd been telling him to watch it for ages but he never had time but he's completely hooked now!

Going to lend him Downfall next.