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UFO · 08-27-2002, 03:15 AM

Never saw BoB, but I love WWII movies, history, etc. Is BoB worth a blind purchase?

Thanks.

mlemmond · 08-27-2002, 03:29 AM

Yes I saw most of it on HBO and it was incredible I am probably gonna get it.

I 8 Piglet · 08-27-2002, 04:07 AM

I watched it religously on HBO and I cant wait for it to come out on DVD, I dont know if its fair to compare but I think it was better than SPR, and I cant wait to hear the DTS

***SeanL*** · 08-27-2002, 04:43 AM

It was exceptional...I'll definitely be picking it up

***1138*** · 08-27-2002, 05:06 AM

If you're even thinking of buying it blind you won't be dissapointed.

Porkchop · 08-27-2002, 05:56 AM

I'm buying it blind too. Haven't seen a single episode, but I'm dying to.

When's the release date? I know it's not too long now.

***SeanL*** · 08-27-2002, 06:23 AM

Mid November, the 17th I think.

Eddie2u · 08-27-2002, 07:35 AM

I'm buying it blind too.
It will look good on my shelf.

Studio: HBO VIDEO
Theatrical Release Date: January 1, 2001
DVD Release Date: November 5, 2002
Run Time: 999 minutes
Production Company: HBO
Package Type: Box Set

• Region 1 encoding (US and Canada only)
• Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen, Box set, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound
• All 10 episodes on 6 discs
• Documentary We Stand Alone Together (80 mins.)
• The Making of "Band of Brothers" (30 mins.)
• Ron Livingston's "Video Diaries": the making of the film through the eyes of an actor (55 mins.)
• Widescreen anamorphic - 1.66:1
• Number of discs: 6

a.bunker · 08-27-2002, 10:56 AM

I'm sorry but no matter how good a series it may be, I can never recommend anything that big as a blind purchase. Try to get a hold of a couple episodes somewhere to be sure you like it.

blakely614 · 08-27-2002, 02:07 PM

I am definitely buying it blind. This will probably have to come as a Christmas gift due to its cost and all the other DVDs I will get in November. I am looking very forward to it.

**SidcupMartin** · 08-27-2002, 02:47 PM

i caught one or two episodes and was hooked then it ended so this is a no-brainer for me.

did they only make the 10 episodes?

Indyphantom · 08-27-2002, 02:48 PM

I'm basing my decision to buy this blind on both the excellent word of mouth, and the fact that From the Earth to the Moon was so amazing. It's a DVD set I'm surprised a lot of people don't refer to...get it!

***SeanL*** · 08-27-2002, 04:10 PM

This was a GREAT mini-series...I just finished reading the book, and I was impressed at how faithful the series was to Ambrose's book. You can't go wrong with this set.

Kimmo · 08-27-2002, 06:38 PM

They're airing this in Canada on regular TV (with commercials) next month. It won't be edited or anything but I've been told that commercials will ruin the impact of the series. I really want to watch this series so it will be hard to resist watching it on TV and waiting for it to arrive in November. What to do....what to do....

I 8 Piglet · 08-27-2002, 07:56 PM

yeah I cant really imagine watching it interupted by commercials

***1138*** · 08-27-2002, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SeanL
This was a GREAT mini-series...I just finished reading the book, and I was impressed at how faithful the series was to Ambrose's book. You can't go wrong with this set.

I wasn't sure if there was a book or not. I'll have to pick that up.

DVDriven · 08-27-2002, 08:13 PM

Did anyone notice that the film's name on the tin's spine is in the wrong direction? I hope they correct this. (This would look really cool next to my "Akira" tin set, if they fix this error

)

SebastianCole · 08-28-2002, 03:13 AM

I watched it and liked much better than Saving Private Ryan. (It felt like a similar approach, but a better story.)

godmoney · 08-28-2002, 04:40 AM

looks like a nice set, and I haven't heard anything bad about the series...looking forward to the set

***SeanL*** · 08-28-2002, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1138
I wasn't sure if there was a book or not. I'll have to pick that up.

I got the trade paperback version, recently the mass market paperback came out. The book is VERY good.

**SilentBob** · 10-19-2002, 04:44 AM

Well the package looks great. Here are some more images of the casing.

Paul.n3w · 10-19-2002, 09:07 AM

This was the best thing broadcast in the history of TV. I can't wait to pick this up.

If you have the extra money, buy it blind - ask yourself this - Did you like Saving Private Ryan? Yes, but you wished it was 10 hours long and with even cooler war scenes? BOB is right for you!

Ravenous · 10-19-2002, 09:17 AM

Well shit, I was wondering the same thing about this set. But like a.bunker said, I cant imagine spending so much on something blind. BUT me and my dad have though about it since were huge war fans. My dad loves SPR and that leads me to some questions. Was the series filmed with that stupid effect that makes the picture look smudged and crap, to give it that old time effect? How are the battle scenes? How long is each episode? Does each episode contain something significant (battle), or do some have slow parts? Also, anyone know the best price this will be sold at?

Cap'n Katanga · 10-19-2002, 01:30 PM

Hey Ravenous...it's worth it, man! Also the set is about the same as 2 months of premium cable...probably will street in the $100 region. Sam's will probably have it way on the cheap.

rawisgore · 10-19-2002, 04:31 PM

I will be buying this blind (sort of, when I read all the rave reviews I downloaded the 1st episode off kazza, and it looked pretty good)
Im looking forward to this one.

Rhettmatic · 10-19-2002, 07:48 PM

I think I'm going to pick it up blind. I missed the first episode on CTV, and I didn't want to watch the episodes out of order, so I decided not to watch any of them. I liked Saving Private Ryan, but thought it was a bit shallow, and I imagine that with a mini-series, they could have more fully-formed, identifiable characters...

**SilentBob** · 10-19-2002, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rhettmatic
I think I'm going to pick it up blind. I missed the first episode on CTV, and I didn't want to watch the episodes out of order, so I decided not to watch any of them. I liked Saving Private Ryan, but thought it was a bit shallow, and I imagine that with a mini-series, they could have more fully-formed, identifiable characters...

Its also because the series is on Global and not CTV

I've been trying to watch the series on tv but haven't been able too since i have work

So it will be a blind buy for me. The first episode was great though

boddah · 10-20-2002, 12:16 AM

I already bought it blind! Heh.

If you're thinking about pre-ordering it, I bought mine on Amazon.ca with the first-timer coupon for around $55 US. It pays to visit the Bargain Area

tvboy · 10-20-2002, 05:21 AM

It is absolutely worth the buy!
I have viewed the series several times (I produced all of the TV promotional spots for Canada this year) and it withstands multiple viewings quite nicely.
A top notch production (the most expensive in television history) that is made poignant by the fact that it is all true.
If you enjoyed Saving Private Ryan - you will love this!

By the way - the author of the book Steven Ambrose passed away only a week or so ago from cancer. A sad loss.

a.bunker · 10-21-2002, 10:28 PM

I'll be there to pick this bad boy up. HBO has the most amazing DVD packages. Anybody know what the sale price is gonna be?

Also, check out the digital bits review:
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/review...fbrothers.html

08-27-2002, 03:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
UFO Actor Join Date: Feb 2002	Band of Brothers worth a blind purchase? Never saw BoB, but I love WWII movies, history, etc. Is BoB worth a blind purchase? Thanks.

08-27-2002, 04:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
I 8 Piglet Actor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: missing NYC hardcore :(	I watched it religously on HBO and I cant wait for it to come out on DVD, I dont know if its fair to compare but I think it was better than SPR, and I cant wait to hear the DTS __________________ "I have respect for Beer!" - John Nash "He was a wise man, who invented beer." - Plato My HT v2.1: with x1 screen shots New screen shots 2/4/04 \| My DVD Collection as of 12/15/04

08-27-2002, 04:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
*SeanL* Producer/Admin Got BMG? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NW Florida	It was exceptional...I'll definitely be picking it up __________________ Forum Administrator "You can never go home again, Oatman... but I guess you can shop there."

08-27-2002, 05:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
*1138* Producer/Admin Careful, or I'll ban myself... Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	If you're even thinking of buying it blind you won't be dissapointed. __________________ Administrator I got a rock and roll band. I got a rock and roll life. I got a rock and roll girlfriend. And another ex-wife.

08-27-2002, 05:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
Porkchop Actor Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada	I'm buying it blind too. Haven't seen a single episode, but I'm dying to. When's the release date? I know it's not too long now. __________________ I've seen detergents that leave a better film than this.

08-27-2002, 03:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
mlemmond Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC	Yes I saw most of it on HBO and it was incredible I am probably gonna get it.

08-27-2002, 06:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
*SeanL* Producer/Admin Got BMG? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NW Florida	Mid November, the 17th I think. __________________ Forum Administrator "You can never go home again, Oatman... but I guess you can shop there."

08-27-2002, 07:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
Eddie2u Actor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pa	I'm buying it blind too. It will look good on my shelf. Studio: HBO VIDEO Theatrical Release Date: January 1, 2001 DVD Release Date: November 5, 2002 Run Time: 999 minutes Production Company: HBO Package Type: Box Set • Region 1 encoding (US and Canada only) • Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen, Box set, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound • All 10 episodes on 6 discs • Documentary We Stand Alone Together (80 mins.) • The Making of "Band of Brothers" (30 mins.) • Ron Livingston's "Video Diaries": the making of the film through the eyes of an actor (55 mins.) • Widescreen anamorphic - 1.66:1 • Number of discs: 6 Last edited by Eddie2u : 08-27-2002 at 07:43 AM.

08-27-2002, 10:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
a.bunker Actor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Northeast US	I'm sorry but no matter how good a series it may be, I can never recommend anything that big as a blind purchase. Try to get a hold of a couple episodes somewhere to be sure you like it. __________________ "I'm so hungry I could eat a sandwich from a gas station." -Clark W. Griswold

08-27-2002, 02:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
blakely614 Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Red State	I am definitely buying it blind. This will probably have to come as a Christmas gift due to its cost and all the other DVDs I will get in November. I am looking very forward to it. __________________ “You know what always cheers me up? Rolled up aces over kings." - Worm

08-27-2002, 02:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
SidcupMartin Director/Moderator Captain Paranoia Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	i caught one or two episodes and was hooked then it ended so this is a no-brainer for me. did they only make the 10 episodes? __________________ eternally putting the kettle on

08-27-2002, 02:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
Indyphantom Forum Lothario Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: the black lodge...	I'm basing my decision to buy this blind on both the excellent word of mouth, and the fact that From the Earth to the Moon was so amazing. It's a DVD set I'm surprised a lot of people don't refer to...get it! __________________ My DVD List at DVD Aficionado

08-27-2002, 04:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
*SeanL* Producer/Admin Got BMG? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NW Florida	This was a GREAT mini-series...I just finished reading the book, and I was impressed at how faithful the series was to Ambrose's book. You can't go wrong with this set. __________________ Forum Administrator "You can never go home again, Oatman... but I guess you can shop there."

08-27-2002, 06:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
Kimmo Actor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Da Innernet	They're airing this in Canada on regular TV (with commercials) next month. It won't be edited or anything but I've been told that commercials will ruin the impact of the series. I really want to watch this series so it will be hard to resist watching it on TV and waiting for it to arrive in November. What to do....what to do.... __________________ Objects In Mirror May Be Closer Than They Appear!

08-27-2002, 07:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
I 8 Piglet Actor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: missing NYC hardcore :(	yeah I cant really imagine watching it interupted by commercials __________________ "I have respect for Beer!" - John Nash "He was a wise man, who invented beer." - Plato My HT v2.1: with x1 screen shots New screen shots 2/4/04 \| My DVD Collection as of 12/15/04

08-27-2002, 08:13 PM	#17 (permalink)
DVDriven Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: 1020 Palm Drive, Cocoa Beach, FL	Did anyone notice that the film's name on the tin's spine is in the wrong direction? I hope they correct this. (This would look really cool next to my "Akira" tin set, if they fix this error ) __________________ "The only ism Hollywood believes in is plagiarism." - Dorothy Parker

08-28-2002, 03:13 AM	#18 (permalink)
SebastianCole Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Eden Prairie, Mn	I watched it and liked much better than Saving Private Ryan. (It felt like a similar approach, but a better story.) __________________ "You can't fight in here! This is the war room!" My DVD collection

08-28-2002, 04:40 AM	#19 (permalink)
godmoney Actor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Orlando, FL	looks like a nice set, and I haven't heard anything bad about the series...looking forward to the set __________________ "I am un CHIEN Andalusia!"

10-19-2002, 04:44 AM	#21 (permalink)
SilentBob Silent Director/Silent Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Burlington, Ontario	Well the package looks great. Here are some more images of the casing. __________________ SilentBob's DVD's Supporting both HD-DVD and Blu-ray XBOX LIVE: luvthempocket8s PS3 ONLINE: pokerlover

10-19-2002, 09:07 AM	#22 (permalink)
Paul.n3w Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Upstate NY	This was the best thing broadcast in the history of TV. I can't wait to pick this up. If you have the extra money, buy it blind - ask yourself this - Did you like Saving Private Ryan? Yes, but you wished it was 10 hours long and with even cooler war scenes? BOB is right for you!

10-19-2002, 09:17 AM	#23 (permalink)
Ravenous Actor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Antonio. TX	Well shit, I was wondering the same thing about this set. But like a.bunker said, I cant imagine spending so much on something blind. BUT me and my dad have though about it since were huge war fans. My dad loves SPR and that leads me to some questions. Was the series filmed with that stupid effect that makes the picture look smudged and crap, to give it that old time effect? How are the battle scenes? How long is each episode? Does each episode contain something significant (battle), or do some have slow parts? Also, anyone know the best price this will be sold at? __________________ Eat Me! Damn, way too many DVDs

10-19-2002, 01:30 PM	#24 (permalink)
Cap'n Katanga Actor Join Date: Feb 2002	Hey Ravenous...it's worth it, man! Also the set is about the same as 2 months of premium cable...probably will street in the $100 region. Sam's will probably have it way on the cheap.

10-19-2002, 04:31 PM	#25 (permalink)
rawisgore Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Butler PA	I will be buying this blind (sort of, when I read all the rave reviews I downloaded the 1st episode off kazza, and it looked pretty good) Im looking forward to this one. __________________ My Collection

10-19-2002, 07:48 PM	#26 (permalink)
Rhettmatic Actor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Toronto	I think I'm going to pick it up blind. I missed the first episode on CTV, and I didn't want to watch the episodes out of order, so I decided not to watch any of them. I liked Saving Private Ryan, but thought it was a bit shallow, and I imagine that with a mini-series, they could have more fully-formed, identifiable characters... __________________ My finger's on the pulse, but where's the beat? My CD Collection

10-20-2002, 12:16 AM	#28 (permalink)
boddah Actor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle	I already bought it blind! Heh. If you're thinking about pre-ordering it, I bought mine on Amazon.ca with the first-timer coupon for around $55 US. It pays to visit the Bargain Area

10-20-2002, 05:21 AM	#29 (permalink)
tvboy Actor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Taxation Nation: Canada	It is absolutely worth the buy! I have viewed the series several times (I produced all of the TV promotional spots for Canada this year) and it withstands multiple viewings quite nicely. A top notch production (the most expensive in television history) that is made poignant by the fact that it is all true. If you enjoyed Saving Private Ryan - you will love this! By the way - the author of the book Steven Ambrose passed away only a week or so ago from cancer. A sad loss. __________________ Always remember that Triumph of the Will is just like Pirates of the Carribean. Only in black and white. MacAndMe My DVD Collection

10-21-2002, 10:28 PM	#30 (permalink)
a.bunker Actor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Northeast US	I'll be there to pick this bad boy up. HBO has the most amazing DVD packages. Anybody know what the sale price is gonna be? Also, check out the digital bits review: http://www.thedigitalbits.com/review...fbrothers.html __________________ "I'm so hungry I could eat a sandwich from a gas station." -Clark W. Griswold Last edited by a.bunker : 10-21-2002 at 10:35 PM.