tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6410986998219881936.post1245666290063305987..comments2024-01-28T16:54:42.876-08:00Comments on The Flaming Nose: HBO's John Adams is Riveting: Join or DieLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00345830456539347899noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6410986998219881936.post-76396242911966032112008-03-31T04:06:00.000-07:002008-03-31T04:06:00.000-07:00Indeed, the first two episodes were excellent, but...Indeed, the first two episodes were excellent, but in the succeeding two episodes, we have been treated to a plodding story that accomplishes nothing despite the time devoted to it. Our patience is further tested mightilty by Giamatti's incessant mumbling. Perhaps if one could make out what he has been saying, the story might become more interesting. It is a shame that something that started so strong, went downhill so fast.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6410986998219881936.post-44407759807465317962008-03-19T07:33:00.000-07:002008-03-19T07:33:00.000-07:00I agree with your review after watching the first ...I agree with your review after watching the first two hours last night. Quite good, and I was amazed how short a time it took before I could tell the members of the Continental Congress apart. I expecially like the quiet, fascinating Jefferson. Giamatti is terrific, Linney also strong and good in a kind of typical role, but what are you going to do? There's only so much you can do with smiling indulgently at a hot-headed husband, though they are clearly intellectual equals and all gals today should be pleased that we had a chance to mix it up a little (if we wanted to) on something other than the homefront. I was impressed that they successfully managed to make these historical characters into something resembling real people. I can't wait for the rest and will be re-watching these segments a couple of times to get all the details and savor the ambience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6410986998219881936.post-719661801200615842008-03-17T13:12:00.000-07:002008-03-17T13:12:00.000-07:00I caught only a few minutes of the show last night...I caught only a few minutes of the show last night but will be catching up this week. Glad it was magnificent and I'm looking forward to really paying attention and loving it. You were indeed lucky to have lived around historical sites -- I recall what a fascinating area it was! I hope folks hang in there for HBO's great effort. It's obviously worth it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com