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John Adams Director: Tom Hooper Cast: Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, Stephen Dillane, Danny Huston

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  • DVD Release Date: 06/10/2008
  • Rating: Rated PG
  • Sales Rank: 243
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Features

Closed Caption; The entire 7-part miniseries; David McCullough: Painting With Words - a rare and personal glimpse at the life and words of author David McCullough; Facts Are Stubborn Things - an exclusive onscreen historicall guide; The Making of John Adams featurette

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Scene Index

Disc #1 -- John Adams
1. Join or Die [2:15]
3. Malicious Tongues [8:48]
4. Damn Your Bloods [12:12]
5. The Truth of the Case [12:20]
6. Gravity to Our Cause [10:41]
7. To Compel Compliance [13:20]
1. The Brood of Her Children [5:11]
3. Natural Born Rights [13:40]
4. One Able Man [15:27]
5. A Leap in the Dark [15:13]
6. Long Hoped for Separation [17:56]
7. Which Way the Wind Blows [13:22]
1. Join or Die [2:15]
3. Malicious Tongues [8:48]
4. Damn Your Bloods [12:12]
5. The Truth of the Case [12:20]
6. Gravity to Our Cause [10:41]
7. To Compel Compliance [13:20]
1. The Brood of Her Children [5:11]
3. Natural Born Rights [13:40]
4. One Able Man [15:27]
5. A Leap in the Dark [15:13]
6. Long Hoped for Separation [17:56]
7. Which Way the Wind Blows [13:22]
Disc #2 -- John Adams
1. Needed in Paris [3:25]
3. Sail to Starboard [7:55]
4. Fait Accompli [12:50]
5. In Freedom We're Born [12:21]
6. Sole Minister [10:16]
7. Proper Diplomacy [10:40]
1. All Will Be Fine [5:23]
3. Parisian Distractions [5:56]
4. Contradiction in Character [11:42]
5. Kindred Blood [9:52]
6. Homecoming [8:44]
7. In the Shade of Life [12:33]
1. Talk of Titles [4:53]
3. Future Prosperity [12:34]
4. Pouting Politics [8:18]
5. Threat to France [9:31]
6. Letters Full of Advice [12:00]
7. Preserve, Protect and Defend [9:17]
1. Needed in Paris [3:25]
3. Sail to Starboard [7:55]
4. Fait Accompli [12:50]
5. In Freedom We're Born [12:21]
6. Sole Minister [10:16]
7. Proper Diplomacy [10:40]
1. All Will Be Fine [5:23]
3. Parisian Distractions [5:56]
4. Contradiction in Character [11:42]
5. Kindred Blood [9:52]
6. Homecoming [8:44]
7. In the Shade of Life [12:33]
1. Talk of Titles [4:53]
3. Future Prosperity [12:34]
4. Pouting Politics [8:18]
5. Threat to France [9:31]
6. Letters Full of Advice [12:00]
7. Preserve, Protect and Defend [9:17]
Disc #3 -- John Adams
1. How Great the Guilt [5:18]
3. Our Family Name [8:15]
4. Rallying Round Our Liberty [13:45]
5. Government by Fear [9:07]
6. Absalom [19:31]
7. Relieved of the Burden [15:13]
1. Peacefield [2:15]
3. Posterity Will Judge [9:54]
4. State of Decrepitude [9:29]
5. First to Depart [10:37]
6. Proudest Father in America [10:29]
7. July 4th, 1826 [7:56]
1. How Great the Guilt [5:18]
3. Our Family Name [8:15]
4. Rallying Round Our Liberty [13:45]
5. Government by Fear [9:07]
6. Absalom [19:31]
7. Relieved of the Burden [15:13]
1. Peacefield [2:15]
3. Posterity Will Judge [9:54]
4. State of Decrepitude [9:29]
5. First to Depart [10:37]
6. Proudest Father in America [10:29]
7. July 4th, 1826 [7:56]

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Editorial Reviews

Emmy Award-winning director Tom Hopper takes the helm for this epic, seven-part miniseries produced by Playtone's Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, and presenting American history as seen from the perspective of fiercely independent founding father John Adams (Paul Giamatti). Based on author David McCullough's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, the film tells the tale of a leader whose remarkable vision helped to guide a burgeoning republic through an especially tumultuous period. Thanks to the tireless support of his loving wife Abigail (Laura Linney), and lifelong friendship with political rivalry Thomas Jefferson (Stephen Dillane), John Adams rose to prominence as the spokesman for the American independence movement before moving on to become America's first ambassador to Holland and England, the first American Vice President, the second American President, and the father of the sixth American President. As with McCullough's best-selling biography, the film draws on a comprehensive collection of letters, diaries, and family papers in order to create the most accurate representation of Adams' life and achievements ever captured on film. Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

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Amazing production values, comprehensive history, and a dynamic cast!by Monsieur_Renard

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October 04, 2009: There are not enough kinds words for me to heap upon this excellent product, rendered lovingly in high definition to capture every Presidential twitch, every bead of Congressional sweat, and every thread of the outstanding period costumes. With the ever-superb Giamatti as the titular character and a glittering cast of family, friends, rivals, and outright enemies, John Adams excels as a narrative and compels the mind to appreciation of one of America's outstanding founders.

The two major complaints-- that the series takes occasional liberties with historical fact in favor of compressed narrative or dramatization (which seems inevitable and excusable, considering the attention to detail and spirit the series displays), and that the pacing sags near the middle of the arc-- seem trivial when put into a grander perspective. This series is a fun, welcoming invitation to the early United States, whether you are a student of history or of the human condition.

This review was written about the Blu-ray Wide Screen edition.

I Also Recommend: John Adams.

This was an excellent series.by Craftlady

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August 15, 2009: We fully enjoyed watching and re-watching this set of DVDs. We are very satisfied with our purchase.


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