Band of Brothers

[HRE]

Great Movie, better book.

I was wondering if you guys noticed any differences between the film and the book by Stephen Ambrose. Its been a while since I read it, and I can't quite remember the text.

 

[Kaz]

Fantasic film, I really enjoyed to watch but haven't read this book yet.

 

[bobbyburns]

the camera would jostle everytime a bomb went off. it grew irritating.

 

[fluffy bunny]

I only got around to watching the series a few weeks ago. I'm currently reading through the book. They actually complement each other quite well, each touching on areas the other doesn't. Granted the overall picture's the same, but it's the little touches that set them apart.

The book seems more detached and analytical giving you a better idea of what's actually going on, whilst the series doesn't read quite so much like a historical thesis, sticking you in there, allowing the human element to shine though a little more.

The series doesn't cover areas such as the equipment the soldiers carried, or the more detailed tactical aspects, and instead sticks to areas suited to the medium. A good adaptation IMHO, though some of the directors involved were better than others.

 

[graydaisy]

I only got around to watching the series a few weeks ago. I'm currently reading through the book. They actually complement each other quite well, each touching on areas the other doesn't. Granted the overall picture's the same, but it's the little touches that set them apart.

The book seems more detached and analytical giving you a better idea of what's actually going on, whilst the series doesn't read quite so much like a historical thesis, sticking you in there, allowing the human element to shine though a little more.

The series doesn't cover areas such as the equipment the soldiers carried, or the more detailed tactical aspects, and instead sticks to areas suited to the medium. A good adaptation IMHO, though some of the directors involved were better than others.

This was an excellent review. i've only seen the film, but i recently ordered the book. i should be receiving it in a few days and intend to begin immediately.

 

[phil_t]

Well, to be pernickity, it wasnt a film, it was a mini-series

But it was very good!!

Phil

 

[brk_3]

On a recent trip to Pennsylvania I was in line at a bank and the person in line behind me was asking another why the Flags were flying at half staff. I was thinking to myself it was because of the tragedy that took place in Tuscon AZ. I over heard the response was that the flags in PA were flying at half staff due to the death of Richard Winters, who lived in Hershey, PA.


WW II hero passes away at 92

Richard Winters dies at age 92