I don't know how historically accurate this movie is, but it sure is a lot of fun to watch! William Daniels as a crotchety John Adams, Ken Howard as a down-to-earth Thomas Jefferson and Howard DaSilva as the always-lovable Benjamin Franklin stand out in a tremendous cast. And the music is just perfect! As for the DVD edition, I can't find anything wrong with it. A great addition to our collection.I wish history had been this much fun when I was in school!