jmdstern

Given the current state of affairs, everyone should make time to watch this mini-series. It's refreshing to know that people though imperfect truly cared about the true nature of freedom. The actors do an outstanding job of portraying the flavor of the times, and the souls of their characters. For most of us the Declaration of Independence is taken for granted. It's wonderful to see how many struggled to unify this country and by no means was the thinking unanimous. I love Jefferson and his quiet nature, resorting to words on paper more comfortably than speaking in public.

For as much as I thought I knew about John Adams I'm finding I didn't know him at all. Pay close attention to the courtroom scenes and thank the stars that court room behavior has evolved since then. I'd hate to have to testify in an environment like that.

Watch this series and hope that some of our politicians today are watching too. I would hope that it might spark something inside them that has been buried in todays hypocrites

The key here is my family, that a big score for being able to sit through a movie these days with my son and husband and each of us being able to speak highly of it in the end.

Being a space enthusiast for years it was enjoyable to watch a man and his family pursue his dreams of orbiting the earht without the NASA price tag. Billy Bob Thorton and Viginia Madsen did a fabulous job of portraying and "average" if not slightly crazy family. We left the movie with my son asking a million questions about the space race, history and the goverments willingness to hold back on individuals dreams.

If you're looking for a movie that's fun for the family, not animated and without talking animals this is the one. Sweet and humorous it's one for our home theater.

Once again I am reminded about how few really good family films are made and more importantly how easily they are dismissed. I was more than joyed at this little gem, why, because my 9 year old was laughing so hard he was red. And at the same time I found many of the moments truly teary. Maybe it's being a parent, but the facts are there is laughter and tears in most family situations.

I have to say, Steve Martin can really pull the slapstick comic as well as the serious parent. I appreciate so much when actors are willing to put aside the heavyness of everyday life and be willing to put a smile on my kids face. Also, having spend a lot of my time on a lake I was craving some of those cool water toys.

So ignore the critics and take the kids to a truly enjoyable little movie sure not to get an Oscar nod but a childs' nod.