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Plot: The hit Broadway musical by Peter Stone and Sherman Edwards became the basis for this 1972 film about America's first congress and the nation's declaration of independence from Britain. Most of the or...( read more read more... )iginal cast members are aboard, including William Daniels as John Adams. The film is a little stodgy and moves stiffly from scene to scene--the adaptation to the screen is not a smooth success. But it is nonetheless captivating, considering that so few films have dealt directly with America's birth. Directed by Peter H. Hunt. --Tom Keogh

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  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    September 16, 2008
    Not strictly historically accurate, but fun, with good music, good acting, and plenty of humor. My favorite non-Disney musical.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 9, 2008
    ery few names are well known from this seventies musical, but I have found it to be one of my favorites. William Daniels portrayal of zealous John Adams is quite fun to see especially when everyone else is exclaiming for him to sit down when he gets too uppity. Each song furthers the story so well and each performer does it so well it is a joy to watch. The song with Blythe Danner who is portraying Martha Jefferson is quite touching and fun, ?She Plays the Violin.? This playful film about our founding fathers is one those underrated films that I like to give some credit to.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    October 28, 2007
    "If I'm the one to do it, they'll run their quill pen through it I'm obnoxious and disliked you know that's so... homocide, homocide, homocide!"
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    October 21, 2007
    I loved this movie. We watch it history class, and despite that it is a little stupid and pointless at some parts, it was quite funny and enjoyable. I actucually can't wait to watch it again
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    July 5, 2007
    Really good history-based musical about the signing of the Declaration of Independence. I watch this every July 4th.

    Great performances coupled with a great dialogue and lyrics. The performers really sell this film.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    June 11, 2007
    I remember when I was a Founding Father, I had imaginary conversations with my wife. And I played the violin.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    June 10, 2007
    I learned more about the Declaration of Independence from this movie than all my years in school - the best history class you will ever take!
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    June 4, 2007
    ok, ok, i know, weird film to like. But, did you know that this is the musical version from broadway? It's good.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    June 1, 2007
    No matter how disillusioned I am with the current administration, this movie helps me to remember our ideals as a nation, how far we've come in fulfilling them and how much more work we have to do
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 31, 2007
    The scene where Lee is getting on his horse and strings about one hundred adverbs together would be great for an english class. I wouldn't show the whole movie however and it is rather bawdy in places
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    April 14, 2007
    This is not only a history lesson, but shows the very real love story between John and Abigail Adams. This is a great movie! I cannot see or hear William Daniels without thinking of this film.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    March 29, 2007
    I love this movie, and I have loved this movie since I was five, ans still it gives me a new laugh and a ne song each time I see it. It may just be flawless.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    March 18, 2007
    Well, I've finally seen this movie; after my mom singing "he plays the violiiiiin" every time my sister has to go violin, after my sister saying, "you should watch that movie!" over and over again, I finally saw it.

    I liked it. It was very fun, (though I wish there wasn't so much bad language in it) and the songs were catchy and cool. It was also interesting, especially the ending. I enjoyed it a lot.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    March 14, 2007
    A somewhat underappreciated musical about the individuals and events surrounding the drafting of the Declaration of Independence. Despite historical slant, it really is quite fun with several catchy tunes and great acting.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    March 12, 2007
    I would give this movie a ten if they woull let me!! See it if you like muscicals. Has alot of history in it as well.
  • 2.0 Stars
    MCT:
    February 24, 2007
    This movie was majoyly old! I didn't like it at all! I thought it was actually kind of dumb! Although, they had good voices. It was just too in the past for me.
  • 2.0 Stars
    MCT:
    February 2, 2007
    Jah, had to sit through this for History class during Jr. High. Don't think it was really necessary.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    December 24, 2006
    This movie has a few dull times, but they are blown away compared to the comedy in this movie. I also like how you can learn from it as well!
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    November 25, 2006
    I saw this at Radio City Music Hall on the wide screen, and I stop and watch it every time it is on televison. Some of the performances are really hammy (I'm looking at Richard Henry Lee), but the movie works for me.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    November 10, 2006
    I caught part of this on T.V. last night and I must say that it was an amazing film. The songs are quite lovely as well.

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  • sleddog323
    " he plays the violin!" *screams* not that song again!
    posted 582 days ago
  • NobleKnight
    Is anybody there? Does anybody care? Does anybody see, what I see?
    posted 675 days ago
  • secretpoet
    "In the middle of the afternoon?!"
    posted 844 days ago