1776

pros: Music, quite accurate history, love stories

cons: All right. . .this one is long, and you feel it.

"Won't Somebody Open Up A Window. . ."

This July 3, I saw "1776" for the second time. The first time was a little more than a year an... See Full Review

pros: acting, story, songs, attention to period detail

cons: some people might take the events for historical fact, drags in a few spots

1776 - The Founding Fathers Sing and Dance Their Way to Independence

1776 is the Columbia Pictures production of a Broadway show by the same name, which has a decent run... See Full Review

pros: If it's the DVD, it's got it all.

cons: If it's the VHS, you've been had.

Superb musical in 2 versions: buy the DVD, forget the VHS.

The theatrical release of 1776 originally ran about 166 minutes. When it was released on VHS, it ra... See Full Review

pros: Brilliant acting (& singing), great songs...

cons: Speed of events lags in a few parts.

Delightfully fun (and even educational) musical

1776 is a wonderful musical with drama and comedy. It also has a great story, brilliant acti... See Full Review

pros: Absolutely hilarious at times.

cons: There are a couple scenes that don't seem to belong.

1776: Great musical

Well, it's a classic, and it has that guy who played Mr. Feeny only he's really young! All I have to... See Full Review

pros: Effortlessly captures the stage show of the same title. Captures Howard DaSilva's performance.

cons: Occasionally drags a bit.

Let Freedom Ring

I have been sprung from my hellish captivity in my boudoir. The last few days were an absolutely ap... See Full Review

pros: Superb performances, brilliant lyrics, true-to-life history, amazing music... everything!

cons: One weak song... otherwise, nothing

Best Music, History, Script!

This amazing musical is as near to ideal as it is possible for me to imagine. It shines in every as... See Full Review

pros: The entire cast, the script, the direction, and the music. What else is there?

cons: The original 180 minute version was only on Laserdisk, now out of print.

Who, me???

Having the perspective of history on my side, I can easily imagine the men being portrayed in this... See Full Review

pros: exceptional writing, most songs are excellent, witty, Howard da Silva and William Daniels shine

cons: roles of the women seem superfluous, a few weak songs

What's the matter? Haven't you ever seen a great movie before?

By the time Benjamin Franklin says "What's the matter? Haven't you ever seen a great man before?" I... See Full Review

pros: Superb, often accurate. Fun songs, funny jokes

cons: None

More History than any Book

Anyone who has seen 1776 - the movie version of the musical - and held a deep admiration of the Foun... See Full Review