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Business Stationary Mart - John Adams (HBO Miniseries)
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Manufacturer: HBO
Starring: Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney
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Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Warner Brothers
EAN: 0883929020065
Format: Box set
Label: HBO
Manufacturer: HBO
Number Of Items: 3
Publisher: HBO
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2008-06-10
Running Time: 501
Studio: HBO
Theatrical Release Date: 2008-03-16
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Summary: I LOVED this movie!
Comment: This was a riveting movie. I learned so much from it. I watched a couple of hours a night. Every day, I looked forward all day to watching it. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
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Summary: How Easily We Forget Those With Less Flair
Comment: How much do you know about John Adams? I mean really know? If you're Pulitzer Prize winning author David McCullough, you know enough to share this enigmatic former President with the world.
Not much of a congenial man, nor known to hold his tongue in tight situations, Adams has often been brushed aside by historians in favor of the more famous George Washington (played here by David Morse, 16 Blocks) and Declaration of Independence creator Thomas Jefferson (played by Stephen Dillane, The Greatest Game Ever Played). Even Ben Franklin (Tom Wilkinson, Michael Clayton) has more political notoriety than poor Mr. Adams. But Adams is so incredibly important to our nation that he deserves much more notice, and thanks to Mr. McCullough's astounding novel, there's been a resurgence in interest to the former President, thus this new miniseries by HBO.
Paul Giamatti (Lady in the Water) stars as John Adams, the first Vice-President (Did you remember that?) and the second President of these United States (Did you remember that, too?). His trail to fame and Presidential glory is paved with danger, disease, love, and loss.
Giamatti's performance is especially notable in that he pulls off a "man of the times" role in effortless fashion. It didn't hurt, either, that the costumes were exquisitely done, the sets dirty, muddy and generally what one would expect to see around the mid-late-and-post 1700s. Adams lived to a ripe old age, too, of 91 (a good run in any era). During his lifetime he will be witness to the Boston Massacre, the Revolution against Great Britain, become the first minister to Britain after the U.S. gained its independence, and serve as Vice-President and President. A life not ordinary. Especially when you consider the nature of the man: broodish, quick to anger, stubborn in decision-making. But his temper was ...tempered by a friendship that would last a lifetime. And I'm not talking about his well-known association with Thomas Jefferson. I'm talking about the person whom he called "My dearest friend." Of course, this was Abigail Adams (played with exceptional poise by Laura Linney, The Squid and the Whale), his dedicated wife and stalwart confidant. The two were opposite sides of the same coin and proved to be a formidable pairing. When John was angry, Abigail calmed him. When he was writing, Abigail was his editor. When he was away from home (often), she took care of the children, the farm ...everything.
Although this miniseries didn't incorporate all that John Adams was (how could it?), it did perform the prerequisite of showing us a glimpse of a man and how he battled the developing politics of his new country while trying to be the patriarchal leader of his extended family. Being a beer drinking man myself, I couldn't help but pay closer attention whenever Samuel Adams (John Adams' cousin) was mentioned or showed up on screen (played by Danny Huston, 30 Days of Night). Although just a side-note by comparison to the rest of the film, it is topical to mention that John Adams' son, John QUINCY Adams (Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Lake House), was the first son of a former President to become President himself (but I think he did a tad better at it than our current `son-of-a-former-President'). These touched-on items added more historical depth to the story and made the viewing audience equally enamored with John Adams even if the man himself was the complete opposite.
This seven part miniseries is exceptional with costumes and sets that play the part just as well as the actors themselves. And if you've forgotten about John Adams' past, well, this is a nice refresher.
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Summary: John Adams
Comment: This is one of the finest miniseries yet. Paul Giamatti's portrayal of "John Adams" was superb. It brought that time of our history alive and meaningful. A must see for EVERYONE, especially American History students. It will be one of the most treasured DVD's in our collection. We especially enjoyed Disc Three--"David McCullough's Painting w/Words" and the making of the miniseries.
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Summary: John Adams
Comment: An outstanding summary of John Adams' life. Only McCullough's book can fill in the gaps the series could not cover. It is the most outstanding mini-series of the last several years.
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A delightful and informative bit of our Nation's history that all Americans should see. As brilliant and intellectual as Benjamin Franklin was. . . .I never realized he was such a rascal. Also learned that both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on the same day (July 4th) within hours of each other. Incredible. Have recommended the video to family and friends.
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John Adams is a sprawling HBO miniseries event that depicts the extraordinary life and times of one of Americas least understood and most underestimated founding fathers: the second President of the United States John Adams. Starring Paul Giamatti (Sideways Cinderella Man HBOs American Spendor) in the title role and Laura Linney (You Can Count on Me Kinsey) as Adams devoted wife Abigail John Adams chronicles the extraordinary life journey of one of the primary shapers of our independence and government whose legacy has often been eclipsed by more flamboyant contemporaries like George Washington Thomas Jefferson Alexander Hamilton and Benjamin Franklin. Set against the backdrop of a nations stormy birth this sweeping miniseries is a moving love story a gripping narrative and a fascinating study of human nature. Above all at a time when the nation is increasingly polarized politically this story celebrates the shared values of liberty and freedom upon which this country was built.Running Time: 501 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS UPC: 883929020065 Manufacturer No: 1000038820
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