1776 (Restored Director's Cut)
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Movie Reviews of 1776 (Restored Director's Cut)
Movie Review: 1776 America's Best
Summary: 5 Stars
This should be shown to every American yearly. It captures the spirit and drama of the times. It's a history lesson with music. After seeing Adams, Jefferson, and Franklin, you have to wonder if their efforts were rewarded when you look at the current crop who walk the halls of Congress. This is a must for every lover of liberty's DVD collection.Movie Review: Fun and mostly reliable account of the writing of the Declaration of Independence
Summary: 4 Stars
The good first. This is a very faithful representation of the stage show, and the extended director's cut includes some fun (and some repetitive) commentary on the making of the film. The characters present a more human view of the work of the Second Continental Congress, removing the untouchable loftiness so often connected with figures like Ben Franklin and John Adams. The production shows the falterings and failings and sometimes bickering attendant with political life. Viewers will enjoy seeing a familiar cast in roles exploiting their musical gifts(I think of John Cullum from Northern Exposure, and William Daniels from Boy Meets World). The bad - there are of course historical inaccuracies, chief of which is Martha Jefferson never came to Philadelphia, an important plot point in the show. But so much good is in the show, the bad isn't worth worrying about. Our family loved the stage presentation, and loved the film.Movie Review: An Annual Event
Summary: 5 Stars
Love this movie and this is a great version. Includes original numbers not on the VHS and never shown on TV. Movie Review: 1776 values could be used in 2007!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Texas "cowbpy" should watch and learn. This movie is a wonderful example of the spirit on which this country was founded. He should especially pay attention n to the quote from Ben Franklin, "Those Who Sacrifice Liberty For Security Deserve Neither" Although he may need Laura to explain it to him!Movie Review: 1776 is Revolutionary!
Summary: 5 Stars
This filmed version of the Broadway play is delightful to see and hear, and like all good stories contains hidden gems not found the first, second or third time around. All Americans with a sense of both history and humor should watch it annually, if not more often.