The Pacific: Collectors Tin (HBO) (6 Discs) (Blu-ray)

Having watched the Blu-ray discs (what a marathon!), as well as catching it on television when it came out, I have to say that it was enjoyable, but different to Band of Brothers in a good way. I thought that the picture was on the whole sharp (although there were times where it was not a rock steady and clear as I would expect), and the sound immense with a wonderfully taut sound field. Good acting and great scenes - if you have BofB, get this as well.

This mini TV series is the most realistic and intense depictions of the battle of the Pacific during World War II you can see.

If you have watched Band Of Brothers, then you'll know what to expect. Its fairly similar in that each episode concentrates on a specific character or group of characters as they try to cope with the harsh and inevitable realities that made the Pacific battles some of the most violent and harsh in the War.

Every War scene is shot with extreme attention to detail and theres so much chaos and violence going on at times that you sometimes become disorientated just watching it. This is a good thing though as it actually feels like your in the scenes. The setting is off course stunning at times with war raging on in tropical islands showing how the weather can affect soldiers on these uninhabited places.

Be warned though, some scene are hard to watch as the war ravages on and I wouldn't recommend this if your more of a Casablanca type of person. I didn't think it was quite as gripping or memorable as Band Of Brothres, mainly because BoB had characters that were more likeable and charasmatic. But this series follows closely behind as one of the best watches out there for depictions of World War II.

If you thought Band of Brothers was good then you should find this experience just as involving.
Suggest you watch Disc 6 first which gives the background and interviews with the Vets and the effort made to recreate the whole thing as accurately as possible.
The BluRay Sound and Picture quality is what you would expect from such a professional production. First Rate !

Probably the Best Value Blu Ray you can buy.

Having loved Band of Brothers, I couldn't wait for this to come out. I didn't have Sky movies when it was on TV so the wait was even more agonising!

As previous reviews have stated this is quite different to Band of Brothers, but in a good way. The stories told through each character gives you a different perspective from hardened veterans to new recruits straight out of boot camp living through the horrors of war.

The battle scenes are fantastic (along with the rest of it), and if you watch this in DTS-HD sound you will be blown away. The picture quality is also amazing. Very crisp and great colours.

Buy it. You won't be disappointed!

A historic movie title. A set of disks that you must have.