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I first experienced "1776" as a stage play in Hartford, CT as a young man, and was filled with emotion as the fledgling American Congress, through dialogue and music, slowly came together to sign one of the most important documents of all time, the Declaration of Independence. That musical experience has finally been transferred from the stage presentation, then a VHS version, followed by a laserdisc, and now to DVD. Jack Warner was certainly to be commended for bringing this play and musical to film. Rather than go on and on, let me just say that for history buffs and those who just want to see a great musical, and also for those who might need a clearer explanation of the founding of this country as an independent nation, you just cannot go wrong by viewing this film. At its finale, I guarantee you will feel yourself filling up a little with pride at what those men accomplished over 200 years ago.Vollständige Rezension lesen
I saw this movie in the theater when first released and at the time I was not a fan of musicals I greatly enjoyed it. I had seen it on television but the newly restored directors cut has great clarity and no commercial interuptions. It gives a lighthearted and fun account of one of the greatest events in history and still gives it a lot of gravity at the moment of the ratification of the Declaration of Independance. I highly recomend this film.
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I watch this movie every July 4th and love it each and every time! Now that I own my own copy, this will be easier than ever. It takes some liberties with the personal facts of the main figures behind the creation of The Declaration of Independence, but the main story and the struggles that the founding fathers endured to create The Declaration of Independence is worth every minute of time to watch this talented actors tell one of the most important stores of our great country.
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Probably the only musical to make you dwell on the profound questions that lead the Founding Fathers to separate from England. Their great discomfort with the question of slavery—they couldn’t decide to end it or turn it lose—resonates with today’s issues.
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If you caught the HBO presentation about John Adams recently...you will see a few things different with this movie adaptation of the making of our Declaration of Independence. There was no holding out with the Southern states with the wording of all men being created equal....in the movie they made those words disappear....with Franklin telling Adams that first they had to break from England..then others could handle the freedom of the slaves. In this uncut version of the movie..with the directors commentary included...telling you what scenes were deleted in the version made originally, and also some backround information regarding some of the actors. I loved this so much when I rented it, and had to have it for my own..to watch again whenever I wanted. It is long..so settle in...get the remote ready t o pause now and then..or go back to it another night..but you will not be disappointed.Vollständige Rezension lesen
I can't believe that they show The Sound of Music on TV every year, but not 1776. It's a great rendition of the story of our nation's birth, not entirely historically accurate, but close enough. The song, "Molasses to Rum to Slaves," will bring you to tears. Howard Da Silva,Willaim Daniels and Ken Howard head up the cast, but every player in it is great, a true ensemble success. Got it on Ebay for about half the price at Amazon. So a great deal too. This one should be on everyone's Top 100 Movies to Watch in a Lifetime list. Jay S South Florida
One of the best things about this movie is the sheer unexpected delight of it. It's a musical that doesn't "watch" like a musical; it's a love story that's too clever and bawdy to be dismissed as a "chick flick". It's a historical piece chock-full of accurate quotes (though it does take creative license on some factual details). You will laugh yourself to tears. This movie contains some of my all-time favorite lines and scenes, not the least of which is William Daniels' performance as the "obnoxious and disliked" John Adams. Howard DaSilva is brilliant as Dr. Benjamin Franklin ("Don't worry, John. The history books will clean it up."). I first watched this movie with my dad when I was a little. I thought then I would hate it, but loved it. Ever since, I have relished watching the same reaction in everyone who has watched it with me as they go from not being interested in seeing it to counting it among their favorite movies. Any age. Male or female. This movie will give you a thought-provoking and thoroughly entertaining glimpse at the most significant turning point in US history -- when we became The United States of America.Vollständige Rezension lesen
Excellent movie, I owed a VHS tape of it years ago and now I have this version with scenes I never saw before because of Director's Cut. Great value, speedy delivery and something if you enjoy Musicals to add to your collections.
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I have always liked this movie. The music is fantastic, the story is great, and the casting, in my opinion, could not have been better. The theme of course is the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. While you know what happens at the end of the movie, you get a view of the events that are interesting. Especially is the discussion of slavery. The personalities of these men were explored perfectly. The letters that are read occasionally throughout the movie add a touch of what was happening while the politicians set away from all the action discussing the points that would lend themselves to our great document. Being a student of history I find it interesting to know what happened to almost every man who signed the Declaration. A great movie, great music, and a great theme.Vollständige Rezension lesen
The truth is that, although the movie does take little liberties with the history, 1776 is a great movie. It makes you think and makes you realize how hard fought our independence was. I love this film because it shows you that the Founding Fathers were, above all else, humans. The reality factor is just one reason why I bought this film. The music is lovely and clever (The Egg), timely (Piddle, Twiddle and Resolve) and lively (He Plays the Violin). The film is family-friendly (for the most part) and great for beginning lessons on the beginning of this country. I highly recommend it for anyone who loves musicals and historical films!