Anybody else been watching this? This mini-series really "puts you there", warts and all, and shows that the mechanisms of politics really haven't changed that much in 200 years - even if the quality of our leaders has. John Adams may also be the finest example I've seen yet of how seamlessly the extensive use of CGI can be integrated into a well told story - so that you never even notice it. Check the series out. It's anything but boring.

Don't have HBO., but will get this when it comes on DVD. It's been getting really great reviews for being well done and being realistic too.

Been enjoying the heck out of this one! :thumbsup:

It seems to be very accurate to the politics of the time and respects the Constitution in the storytelling. No "living document" involved here!

Ditto Eric's comment, basically. No HBO, looking forward to seeing it on DVD.

Ditto Dreamer's Eric's comments... Is it based on David McCullough's excellent biography?

Have been hearing good on it all over too, but no HBO here either. Am hoping for DVD, as it'll sounds worthy of being shown in my History/Social Studies class next year.

Same as above. Awaiting DVD. I've been seeing posters for this in the local POs for a while now. I really like Giamatti. He's one of those chameleon-like actors that can disappear within a role.

Ditto Dreamer's Eric's comments... Is it based on David McCullough's excellent biography?

Chris - it is indeed. The attention to historic detail in this series is amazing. Giamatti and Linney both paint fully human portraits, and Tom Wilkinson as a lusty Ben Franklin is especially memorable. David Morse as George Washington serves a more iconic role - but the resemblance is striking.

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Zorro - outstanding...or should I say "Huzzah"! McCullough's bio was a thoroughly enjoyable read. The fact that Adams was a prolific writer made the book more personal, and the author was able to explain motivations without making assumptions.
Highly recommended!

I certainly hope that HBO announces the Blu-ray Disc version, soon.

Despite my skyrocketing Comcast cable/internet bill, I can't give up HBO. Some of the best television I've ever seen is on HBO, including: The Sopranos, Deadwood, Entourage, Flight of the Conchords, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Band of Brothers, From the Earth to the Moon, and now John Adams.

- JJ

Okay, I'm sold. I've added this to my "Saved" queue in Netflix. If anyone hears a release date for DVD, let us know!

Qapla'

SSB

Okay, I'm sold. I've added this to my "Saved" queue in Netflix. If anyone hears a release date for DVD, let us know!

Qapla'

SSB

You won't regret it! This is remarkable and personal and makes one proud of our Founding Fathers and much more aware of the radical nature of their thoughts and actions. Imagine: defying and fighting the greatest empire on earth--and winning! :woohoo:

On the downside, I almost cry for the shame our country has brought upon their sacrifices. It is indeed an emotional experience.

This is semi-related. Has anyone else here read Jon Stewart's "America"? It's the way United States history should be taught - hilariously, painfully funny with some great insight. Not everybody's cup o' tea (get it?), but I loved it.

^ It's a great book! I tried talking to my department chair about using it as the textbook for my class, but she said she didn't see much relevance with my subject matter (public administration). I'm telling you, if I teach an American history course...