They are. It is a story about free enterprise. Few books have such loyal following as Atlas.
Atlas Shrugged Movie, Apr 15th
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They are. It is a story about free enterprise. Few books have such loyal following as Atlas.
I only read about half of the book before laziness took over, but it was a good book - from what ive seen on the trailer, it blows...
for a start, i dont like the fact that they made the film in the present time, so my mental image of all the characters is totally screwed up - meh it will probably be worth the download.
for a start, i dont like the fact that they made the film in the present time, so my mental image of all the characters is totally screwed up - meh it will probably be worth the download.
I read both Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged. Hated the 50 page long speeches as well - I remember that final speech from John Galt that just didn't end. I finished it though and the ideas behind it kinda change your view of the world. I bet Dagny Taggart would be a great affiliate lol.
The trailer doesn't look that bad to me - probably going to watch it.
The trailer doesn't look that bad to me - probably going to watch it.
Who will be wearing their Rearden Metal Bracelet to the movie?
I'm excited, but I question it all too. Oh well, I'll be there.
I'm excited, but I question it all too. Oh well, I'll be there.
Has anyone found a good torrent yet?
(I live in Canada and the nearest theater is 5 hours away or I would just go to it at midnight)
(I live in Canada and the nearest theater is 5 hours away or I would just go to it at midnight)
Atlas Shrugged Part I Movie Reviews - ROTTEN TOMATOES (7%)
Atlas Shrugged: Part I Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More at Metacritic (27 out of 100)
Atlas Shrugged :: rogerebert.com :: Reviews (1 out of 4 stars)
From Ebert:
Disclaimer: I haven't seen it. Nor will I.
Atlas Shrugged: Part I Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More at Metacritic (27 out of 100)
Atlas Shrugged :: rogerebert.com :: Reviews (1 out of 4 stars)
From Ebert:
Give the project to amateurs and you can expect an amateurish movie. lol
Disclaimer: I haven't seen it. Nor will I.
Just saw it. I can't speak for people who haven't read the book, but I absolutely loved it!
I have a couple problems with it (such as how they do the cliffhanger), but overall, for a low-budget movie, it completely exceeded expectations.
The mood and atmosphere was set, and despite a bit of bad acting and a couple of awkward scenes, the lot of it was DEAD ON and a great kick in the pants for me. Very satisfied.
This movie did EXACTLY what the book does - pisses you off, makes you uncomfortable, and makes you want to fucking tear it up with your business. Hell yeah.
If you didn't read the book though... I don't think it'll do the same thing. But a $6 movie in LA? Hell yeah.
I have a couple problems with it (such as how they do the cliffhanger), but overall, for a low-budget movie, it completely exceeded expectations.
The mood and atmosphere was set, and despite a bit of bad acting and a couple of awkward scenes, the lot of it was DEAD ON and a great kick in the pants for me. Very satisfied.
This movie did EXACTLY what the book does - pisses you off, makes you uncomfortable, and makes you want to fucking tear it up with your business. Hell yeah.
If you didn't read the book though... I don't think it'll do the same thing. But a $6 movie in LA? Hell yeah.
Don't expect idiot movie critics to ever have read the book. I have a feeling that if you're not already part of the Ayn Rand thing, you're not gonna get it.
They miss the all-encompassing picture a little bit for outsiders. ie, it's not effectively shown what exactly the bureaucrats are trying to do and why it's so bad. That part just isn't given enough time.
But for those of us who already "get it", it's a great kick in the seat. Hence 86% of the people who took their day off, saw it at midnight, or the old people that were in the theater with me during the middle of the day to see it. Those are the poeple who would definitely appreciate it.
They miss the all-encompassing picture a little bit for outsiders. ie, it's not effectively shown what exactly the bureaucrats are trying to do and why it's so bad. That part just isn't given enough time.
But for those of us who already "get it", it's a great kick in the seat. Hence 86% of the people who took their day off, saw it at midnight, or the old people that were in the theater with me during the middle of the day to see it. Those are the poeple who would definitely appreciate it.
Ebert is a left-wing dumbfuck. I'm shocked he doesn't like a movie about individualism, liberty and free markets.
Ebert is a left-wing dumbfuck. I'm shocked he doesn't like a movie about individualism, liberty and free markets.
^This