John Adams Part1 HDTV XviD-LOL [eztv]
Mar 24th, 2008 by rlstv
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The opening episode featured everything you come to expect from an HBO event. Great acting and stunning attention to detail and authenticity made the first hour a totally engrossing historical document and a surprisingly disarming legal drama. Great insight is gained by highlighting the truth surrounding the Boston Massacre and other events leading to the American Revolution and through showcasing John Adams’ family life and relationship to his wife Abigail, which seemed frightfully real and relatable. Kudos must also go to an unbiased look at the historical events, judging them not with a modern compass, yet still allowing them to mirror current political dilemmas.
Most chilling performance of the episode: Danny Huston, scary as a Huston, spreading propaganda and spirits as Samuel Adams.
Most interesting detail: John Hancock might’ve been a bit of a scoundrel.
