In Reply to: John Adams--- posted by patrickU on July 18, 2008 at 11:36:44:
Great production, but Giamatti and Linney wore out their welcomes before the series was half over. I thought the 2nd tier cast did far better than the stars. The leads were stiff and pretentious without the chops to carry it off. By the third installment, Giammotti's unintelligible mumbling and synthetic accent was irritating, and I really tired of Linney's tight smile Mona Lisa imitation. Wilkerson's Ben Franklin was better than either. I felt like I was watching the animated figures at Disney World.As the guy who jumped off the 20-story building shouted as he passed the 10th Floor "So far..so good!"
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Follow Ups
- I thought the acting failed - DWPC 21:37:44 07/18/08 (4)
- I think Tom Wilkinson is one of the best character actors working today - padreken 11:37:10 07/19/08 (2)
- agreed. nt - Duilawyer 07:25:48 07/22/08 (0)
- More than a character actor - DWPC 18:44:36 07/20/08 (0)
- RE: I thought the acting failed - patrickU 02:36:29 07/19/08 (0)