John Adams - Blu-ray Forum

s-ray · 10-31-2009, 04:46 PM

I have not seen this mini-series, just a couple of clips on Youtube. I am a Paul Giamatti fan. Did it have "repeat viewing appeal" to you ?

The standard def version is $22.50 and the Blu-ray is $45.50 at the moment. I'm tempted to buy the SD just because of the price and because it's a blind buy.

Moefiz · 10-31-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by s-ray

I have not seen this mini-series, just a couple of clips on Youtube. I am a Paul Giamatti fan. Did it have "repeat viewing appeal" to you ?

The standard def version is $22.50 and the Blu-ray is $45.50 at the moment. I'm tempted to buy the SD just because of the price and because it's a blind buy.

Its a well done series in all aspect but for me it doesn't have "repeat viewing appeal"..

SquidPuppet · 10-31-2009, 05:10 PM

It was fantastic. But as Mo said, it's a one time gig for me. Maybe twice...maybe.

Lord_Stewie · 10-31-2009, 05:12 PM

Agree with Mo and Squid. I loved the series but I don't think its worth the buy for me. It may be a different story for you OP, since for each is their own.

Elvis · 10-31-2009, 05:25 PM

Great mini series! It's more than one time viewing for me for sure. Ranks up there with BoB and Lonesome Dove as the best mini series (IMHO). The reason I don't own it yet as there are just too many films on my want list and waiting to pick this up in the 35 dollar range new or used.

goochspot · 10-31-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvis

Great mini series! It's more than one time viewing for me for sure. Ranks up there with BoB and Lonesome Dove as the best mini series (IMHO). The reason I don't own it yet as there are just too many films on my want list and waiting to pick this up in the 35 dollar range new or used.

I agree. It is a well made mini-series that I've seen twice (I watched each episode twice during it's original airing). I would love to see it again and my reason for not owning it currently is the same reason Elvis gave.

With that being said, I never recommend a blind buy unless you have a disposable income. In that case, I would highly recommend a blind-buy of John Adams.

MEHEARTJC · 11-02-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by s-ray

I have not seen this mini-series, just a couple of clips on Youtube. I am a Paul Giamatti fan. Did it have "repeat viewing appeal" to you ?

The standard def version is $22.50 and the Blu-ray is $45.50 at the moment. I'm tempted to buy the SD just because of the price and because it's a blind buy.

As long as you remember that the series is about the life of John Adams, and not the Revolutionary War, you'll find plenty to enjoy here. The war is wrapped up fairly quickly with only one action scene in the whole series.

It does drag a bit at times, but really gets interested when Adams travels to France. The movie just brings a period to life in a realistic fashion.

My biggest beef was the handheld shaky camera effect through out the series. It can be distracting at times.

DealsR4theDevil · 11-02-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MEHEARTJC

My biggest beef was the handheld shaky camera effect through out the series. It can be distracting at times.

really? ... didnt really bother me .... hardly even noticed it

uziel5000 · 11-02-2009, 06:43 PM

I agree with the posters above. This can be watched multiple times if you are history buff like me.

Riff Magnum · 11-02-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DealsR4theDevil

really? ... didnt really bother me .... hardly even noticed it

I didn't either and i hate the shaky cam if it's overdone. The series seemed to be shot in a very "traditional" manner to me. Lots of good framing, especially exterior shots of buildings.

sfmarine · 11-02-2009, 08:09 PM

I had no problem with how it was shot.

10-31-2009, 04:46 PM	#1
s-ray Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:San Diego, California	John Adams I have not seen this mini-series, just a couple of clips on Youtube. I am a Paul Giamatti fan. Did it have "repeat viewing appeal" to you ? The standard def version is $22.50 and the Blu-ray is $45.50 at the moment. I'm tempted to buy the SD just because of the price and because it's a blind buy.

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SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	It was fantastic. But as Mo said, it's a one time gig for me. Maybe twice...maybe.

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10-31-2009, 05:25 PM	#5
Elvis Banned Member since:May 2009 Location:The Jungle Room Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:327 DVD collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:18	Great mini series! It's more than one time viewing for me for sure. Ranks up there with BoB and Lonesome Dove as the best mini series (IMHO). The reason I don't own it yet as there are just too many films on my want list and waiting to pick this up in the 35 dollar range new or used.

11-02-2009, 06:43 PM	#9
uziel5000 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Vega Alta, Puerto Rico Blu-ray collection:103	I agree with the posters above. This can be watched multiple times if you are history buff like me.

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