John Adams (HBO Miniseries)

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Customer Reviews:

Superb [Posted on 2008-07-19]
I bought this after viewing the trailer based on the wonderful casting alone. It didn't disappoint. Another splendid HBO series.

Makes Me Proud to Be An American [Posted on 2008-07-19]
I can't add much to what's already been mentioned by previous reviewers, but I would definitely encourage people to see this as something separate from the book (I'm reading the book now after watching the series). My only complaint is the "angle shooting" that's been mentioned before...it gets a bit annoying at times but isn't too bad. Overall, though, a magnificent series and I wish more television programming was like it. If you're an American, just watching the end of the "Independence" episode (from the vote through the reading) should/will make you feel proud to be an American. Every American should watch this during the election season, and maybe we'd pull together a bit more!

Brings our first 50 years to life - best if you already know the times [Posted on 2008-07-19]
Makes Adams, Franklin Hamilton, and Jefferson into three dimensional people. It shows how divergent their approaches were; they weren't perfect. They each had a little piece of what our country became. Each by himself might have been a disaster for the country. Watching this drew on all the contextual knowledge I have of the tiny glimpses it gives of the times, and made me hunger for more. My wife and I were constantly exchanging whatever insights we had on why each was doing what he did, then looking up more background.

John Adams [Posted on 2008-07-19]
John Adams (HBO Miniseries)

We really liked John Adams. It was very well done. We watched with enthusiam and interest. Very warming, very informative.

Outstanding Story of One of America's Founding Fathers [Posted on 2008-07-20]
I happily give this mini-series five stars. This epic tale of John Adams covers the beginning, middle and end of his life. It not only tells of the well known historical areas of his life. But the happy and sad areas of his life and all those that touched his life. The remarkable wife and best friend, Abagail Adams, stands by him through thick and thin. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Dr. Benjamin Franklin and so many, many more come to life for us thanks to HBO Films and Play Tone. I recommend that anyone who loves our roots and our beginnings to buy this epic mini-series. This is the America we are supposed to be.

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