Have I told you how much I like John Adams?

Cover of HBO John Adams dvd Source: Amazon

Tonight I started watching the HBO series John Adams.  I had watched most of the first episode more than a year ago, but hadn’t gotten around to watching all seven parts.  I was waiting until I could savor it — and watch the entire miniseries in a short period of time.  This is now the time — and with the 4th of July coming up, it feels right. (Warning:  there is a graphic tar and feathering scene with some nudity in episode 1)

I have admired John and Abigail Adams for years, and I’m enjoying the portrayals by Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney.  I like watching movies that contain happily married couples — and John and Abigail are both brilliant and romantic, in their individual ways.   Scriptwise (other than a mumbled use of the word “okay” which made me run to check some online etymology), it is very fun.  I love clever dialogue where there are shades of meaning.  Visually, the costuming is interesting and makes me glad I live in the day of cotton knit.  Corsets may create an hour glass figure, but I’d rather do t-tapp.

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