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ballyhoohoo
04-27-2011, 08:14 AM
Has anyone gone to see the movie yet? I have the next three days off from work, I gave mytwo weeks for a new job and they offered me a paid early leave. Just curious if it would be a good use of my time.
powerofX
04-27-2011, 08:28 AM
Has anyone gone to see the movie yet? I have the next three days off from work, I gave mytwo weeks for a new job and they offered me a paid early leave. Just curious if it would be a good use of my time.

My wife and I enjoyed it...mostly because we are fans of the book and think given current political/economic conditions and trends, it is very relevent.

Cinematically, it isn't the greatest movie production-wise based on the quick production timeline and low budget. But definitely worth the hour and a half. If you agree with a majority of Ayn Rand's views, as my wife and I do...it will fire you up. If you strongly disagree, it will fire you up...so on that front, I say go!
Porkopolis
04-27-2011, 08:33 AM
But definitely worth the hour and a half.

Wait, they condensed Atlas Shrugged into 90 minutes?:eek:
powerofX
04-27-2011, 08:38 AM
Wait, they condensed Atlas Shrugged into 90 minutes?:eek:

It's actually 1:45. And this is officially Part 1 of 3....through the first 10 chapters or so...
xudash
04-27-2011, 08:57 AM
Wait, they condensed Atlas Shrugged into 90 minutes?:eek:

How funny. That was my exact reaction when I first read that.

I was thinking they sped everything up so the dialogue in the movie sounded like Alvin and the Chipmunks so they could get through it all.
ballyhoohoo
04-27-2011, 09:09 AM
My wife and I enjoyed it...mostly because we are fans of the book and think given current political/economic conditions and trends, it is very relevent.

Cinematically, it isn't the greatest movie production-wise based on the quick production timeline and low budget. But definitely worth the hour and a half. If you agree with a majority of Ayn Rand's views, as my wife and I do...it will fire you up. If you strongly disagree, it will fire you up...so on that front, I say go!

I am a card carrying Libertarian, so I am sure it will fire me up. I am planning to check it out today
Porkopolis
04-27-2011, 09:28 AM
It's actually 1:45. And this is officially Part 1 of 3....through the first 10 chapters or so...

OK, that makes a lot more sense!
Olsingledigit
04-27-2011, 03:19 PM
Saw it last friday and enjoyed Part I of III. Didn't notice the production issues so not a problem for me (my wife says I couldn't find a clean shirt in a closet full of them). Am ready to see Parts Deux and Trois. I would recommend it.
pizza delivery
04-28-2011, 01:12 AM
I ran across this link today: http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/archives/2011/04/27/great_job_movie_critics_atlas_shrugged_producer_sc rapping_plans_for_pt._2_3/

An ironic twist relished by critics of Atlas Shrugged, the "free market" has declared it unworthy of continuation. Sounds like the wrong producer got the project. Then again, I know nothing about the book 2nd to the bible.