Mcullough's book was really good and I am an admirer of John Adams historically, BUT I was dissapointed in the series mainly because Paul Giammoti, while being a wonderful actor was miscast here. He looked like an italian guy dressed up in a high school play while making funny expressions trying to do an english accent. Others will disagree but it just didn't work for me. I'll have to read more books...
John Adams, a unitarian, signed the Treaty of Tripoli. Article 11 stating that "As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion; as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion, or tranquillity, of Mussulmen; and, as the said States never entered into any war, or act of hostility against any Mahometan nation, it is declared by the parties, that no pretext arising from religious opinions..."
What an ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE tv show this was. Every scene is either Paul Giamatti losing his temper and screaming, or Laura Linney crying over something. John Adams seemed like he needed to be committed to a mental institution, at least in this series.
Alexander Hamilton looks like a corrupt and crooked political manipulator pulling the strings behind the scenes in this show. His character is not well developed and therefore it almost seems that only his faults are shown. Hope you are not disapointed. Just the same watch the show, You will not be disapointed with it overall.
Just finished watching the series, excellent and well made. I loved the political dialogue in the first few episodes, after that show became less political and a little more melodramatic (family, friends, relationships etc.) Also I found the span of time in the last few episodes a bit confusing. First 3 or 4 took place over 10-12 years last 4 took over 40 years. It was almost hard to follow the chorology. I found myself wishing for a timeline. Those were the only faults I could find in the show.
My family trained two of the teams of oxen used in the movie (milking shorthorn oxen). Their names are Duke and Dan, and Red and Rusty. We got to visit the set in Richmond, VA. Everything looked so realistic. It was an awesome experience!
JOHN ADAMS is a seven-part epic miniseries event that explores American history through the eyes of one of its greatest founding fathers, John Adams. Starring Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney. Premie...
JOHN ADAMS is a seven-part epic miniseries event that explores American history through the eyes of one of its greatest founding fathers, John Adams. Starring Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney. Premieres March 16th only on HBO. For more information about HBO Films, log onto HBO.com