Actors for John and Abigail are great.
933134
Well done, but too slow for me.  Actors for John and Abigail are great.
705196
Paul giamati seems born to play John Adams.  Great job of bringing history to life
2068242
I'm a fan of both those actors.  Good family friendly movie.
4200693
The acting and staging were great and the movie stuck to the plot of the book. My only issue was that the two main actors were too old for their roles. Amanda Root was 32 and Ciaran Hinds was 42 when they made this movie. Anne Elliot was 27 and Captain Wentworth was 31 in the book. I have this same issue with older adaptations of Jane Austen's book.
1077428
Movie series sticks pretty close to the book. But it does not give the viewer the impression of just how many letters John and Abigail wrote to each other or to other friends and family. Often they act out in conversation what was written in letters. Overall, though, outstanding writing, acting and screenplay.
3142606
I thoroughly enjoyed this presentation.  The actors chosen for the characters were superb and believable.
4700568
English actors seem so natural in their roles. So easy flowing and natural as if they are who they are playing - masterful craft so much so one does not even notice it. Another plus is that not all are the "beautiful and thin" that seems to drive American actors. One feels as if he/she is part of the detective team.
2088338
What can you say, two of the best actors working today. A well written Masterpeice.
3332310
I have seen these actors in their later roles. It is cool to see these actors in earlier roles. It is a Kiwi triumph!
4099039
A wonderful movie.  Great early performances from two of our finest actors currently in the business.  It was a delight to see the early acting chops of both Hardy and Cumberbatch. Hardy's physical performance was unbelievable.  While Stuart's life was more and more heart-breaking as it unfolded, it was a fascinating look into how homelessness happens and all the many facets that society is not addressing to prevent it from happening.  For all of his psychological problems, Stuart was a very endearing character, if one looked past the surface, as Alexander did.  He was intelligent, funny, philosophical, with finely-honed street smarts.  I highly recommend this movie.
78536
Based on David McCullough's excellent biography, the HBO miniseries does not disappoint.  It is thorough and dramatic, with wonderful performances and terrific writing.  Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney are outstanding as John and Abigail Adams, and the supporting cast is great as well.  This is a must for history buffs, as well as for those who don't really know much about the founding of our country and/or John Adams himself.
4372428
Well performed by skilled actors.  The casting was well done also.  The dialogue (and story line) for each film come straight from the respective Bible books designated by the DVD titles.  IE, when the apostle John speaks, it's what the NIV version of Bible quotes him as saying at that point in the Gospel of John.  Each DVD starts at the beginning of the book and goes through it.  The Bible verse is indicated on the screen to allow cross-checking and further study.  The artistic liberty of the writers, directors and producers is applied in the selection of locations/scenery, non-speaking actors (extras) but is done well and kept in the spirit of the Bible.

We found them both entertaining and enlightening.  They also are a good tool to help kids understand these books and as a lead-in for discussion.
4148001
Clever comedy about falling in love with someone and not knowing the whole story
of  his life.  No spoilers here.  Just get and enjoy.  The actors are really well-suited
for their roles.
3808375
Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography by David McCullough, "John Adams" takes an in-depth look at the life of the title character, and his role in the first fifty years of the United States. From his time as a Boston lawyer, to his death on the Fiftieth Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the life of John Adams and his wife, Abigail, are told with powerful drama and epic sweep.
While the story itself is a bit slow at times (the film could definitely have used some additional music than was there), it is overall very powerful, with dramatic renditions of the events that shaped our nation. Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney both give brilliant performances as John and Abigail Adams, piercing the soul of these dynamic characters. Tom Wilkinson is fascinating as Benjamin Franklin, while Stephen Dillane does a fine job as Thomas Jefferson. But the best supporting role is David Morse, who is surprisingly effective as George Washington, portraying him with great humility, along with occasional bouts of anger, in a performance that is deserving of an Emmy. Sarah Polley, Rufus Sewell and Danny Huston also give strong performances.
"John Adams" is a remarkable miniseries that sheds light on one of the most fascinating characters of the American Revolution. Historians and non-historians alike will find much to enjoy in this epic look at one of the men who played a large role in the birth of our country.
Program/DVD Grade: A
2733446
Superb!! Really gets into the personality of both John Adams and his wife Abigail. Very unusual couple.
1877456
I thought the actors were superb in representing their characters. I especially appreciated the accuracy of the settings and the appearance of each actor- even noting John Adam's rotting teeth in the last episode. Not only was this show entertaining, it was educational.
2408245
Jennifer Crusie has a wonderful way with characters and dialogue.  Sophie, Phin, Helen, Amy and the rest of the cast are hard to leave behind.  The relationship that builds between Sophie and Phin is a pleasure to watch.  You know exactly what the future holds when the story ends.