25 years of this gem, and what a series it is! Still relevant, still emotional, and still hammering!
Watched “Band of Brothers: Legacy” yesterday afternoon, then binge-watched the entire 10-part series. And it was more riveting and devastating than my last rewatch. Guess age makes you see things differently and gives you the wisdom to understand how wars affect most commoners and those facing the heat on the ground or in the air.
The retrospective documentary makes us familiar with interesting aspects. I loved the account of the real-life heroes, from Winters and Nic to the Bull, Guarnere, and others. It’s clear to see why and how these men bond so tight. The world may call these “men” brave, but the reality remains that many were just teens, and yet they showed exemplary courage. The storytelling, the camerawork, the images, and the actors are so f$%^ing good that you feel you’re witnessing all the action standing right beside them. The raw fear of Blithe, the mangled and injured bodies of soldiers, the silent long gaze of Winters, the malnourished bodies of the Holocaust survivors….they all come together to give you an unmatched cinematic experience.
Didn’t know the Band of Brothers premiered on 9/9, just two days before 9/11. And they decided to keep airing the episodes, as they thought the story needed to be told, and the account of E Company was like a warm hug for parents and everyone else doing their job despite the devastating attacks.
I feel sad that they don’t make shows like these anymore.
