I went opening night and absolutely loved ASIII.

Thank you to everyone involved. As a side note one of my top students showed up today reading Atlas Shrugged. She was just into the opening pages but got everyone's attention. Maybe I need to start up an AS reading recess?

So well said, and mirrors my sentiments as well, Winter. Thank you for writing what you did. It is so much more than what the nit pickers are dissecting. What a daunting feat to take on, and see to fruition.
Well done!

Very well stated. I look forward to the opportunity to view the masterpiece myself. Soon I hope.

Nicely put.

The movies are done. They are 'out there'. They have been released like bright falcons into the wind. Those who wish to detract from them may do so, but they will not change these facts. Aglialoro et al have made the story of Atlas Shrugged available on a medium where it did not exist before - and which many folk find more accessible than books.

The jackals may yelp as they will, but they are bound to the earth.

Fly, sunbirds, Fly!


Jan

Thank you winterwind.
"What is wrong with people?" Rearden
I don't want to hear it. Especially from people who have not tried to produce their own vision. It is subjective and everyone has a different opinion. You know what they say about opinions...


Better to appreciate what someone else has done that you couldn't or wouldn't. I don't mind a few critiques, but the vitriol is out of line.
Regards,
O.A.

There are those that do and those that complain that all is not perfect. And those that complaine also do nothing to help. The monuments are made to those who do things. When one considers that this movie was done INSPITE of Hollywood, they have done well. More importantly, they told the story and THAT is what is really important. I say well done, and to the complainers, I'd say do better, let's see it.

Even objectivists are functioning collectivists in this case. Yet what are those critics doing? Nothing.

Well said Winter. I totally agree with you.

I just went in and read some of the comments. It's brutal in there. I need a shower.

After reading some of the so-called objectivist criticisms, what I think they wanted was another version of The Expendables 3. The down and dirty truth is that Atlas Shrugged is not movie material. It's over 1100 pages long, filled with dozens of characters, ideas, polemics, philosophy, hung upon a tale of the "future" which is as it might have looked from the 50's. But, what the makers of the three films which encompass the book knew, was that even with the three films, the most they could do was to hit the high points. The miraculous thing is that they did it, and came up with a classy trilogy, well presented and acted, beautifully filmed, with an amazing musical background. In my long career, I have been in photography, writing, and publishing. I also know people in the filming business. They were astonished at how well an impossible film came out. If you understand the book, and the intent of the movie, you should be able to grasp what a truly impressive achievement the three films were, especially #3.

If the screenplay was written based on nothing but the ideas of the screenwriters, with the plot and action expressing to some degree the ideas found in Ayn Rand's philosophy, you would have a better movie just from the movie critic's point of view. This Not what this movie is. Those who pan the film are either ignorant about what it is, or are not what the claim to be. Anyone can call themselves an objectivist, but not everyone who uses that description Are objectivists. They're mean spirited fools.

Winterwind, you bring a fresh, cool and calming breeze to a hot subject. If the critics think they could do tit better, then let them put it all on the table like John, Harmon, Joan, and the others like Alex and the rest. They gambled, big time. If a few hundred people get exposed to AR and her writings, and they , in turn expose more, then it was all worth it. Let me add my thanks to all involved and for letting me be a small part of it.

Thank you, winter, for say it so eloquently. Much appreciated. :)

You have mine as well. Thank you.

I had another thought. This film helped me to see another part of JG I never have before, but should have. I now understand the reason he struck was his love of life. The passion portrayed in the film opened my eyes to it like never before. Thank you for that. The passion of all the protagonists was something I had not fully appreciated before. I guess that is why I appreciated Wyatt #1 so much. His passion was on his sleeve. Had to love it. I'll never forget the dinner scene after first JG line run. Pure joy!

Atlas Shrugged III is a Great Movie. I believe the main reason for all the negative feedback is because the Atlas Shrugged III movie shows what is happening in America today and many choose to shoot the messenger rather than face the harsh reality today of Massive Oppressive Government Regulations and corrupt Government Officials. As America progresses down this road we are on one of two things will happen 1. American's will wakeup to the problems facing America. or 2. Continue down the path of American decline.

Some people are too willing to sacrifice the "good" in the name of the "perfect".

This storm will pass, and when it does some will have their achievement, some will have their enjoyment, and some will have their complaints.

Went and saw ASIII last night. I thought it was a very good movie. I considered it as well as the other two. What I think most people's problem with it was that the continuity wasn't 100% from the end of ASII. I know that it wasn't perfect, but then again, it wasn't made for MY viewing only, it was to tell a story that has been far too long lost in "polite" society. Ideally, AS should have been made in the '60s, but then again, it would have been considered vast fiction from that perspective. It's like a serious version of "Idiocracy". When you first start watching the movie, you think that it's ridiculous, but as you watch it, the thought that "this could happen" will enter your mind.
How many of us use the "moral high ground" excuse as a reason to criticize or do nothing? There is NO perfect adaptation from a book to a film, but I applaud the efforts made in this film to EDUCATE people that have no concept of Ayn Rand's message. It's a shame that there wasn't a larger budget for advertisement for this film. In my opinion, this is a must see for every high school senior who is getting ready to start their adult life.

I was more than grateful to trade my value (dollars) for AS3's value (the movie). Well done. Save any future work for viewing in Atlantis, where it will be appreciated.

I absolutely agree with "winterwind". I think Congress should pass a law that all schools must show ASI, ASII, and ASIII, to all students at least twice during each school year and require all students to write a paper on what they saw and how it might impact their lives if it were actually a true story. Since it's fiction, who could possibly object?

My thanks to the producers also - saw the movie Sunday and really enjoyed it. For me any flaws in the movie were not noticeable - paying attention to the dialogue and plot activity would make minor details hard to notice - and in many cases miss-interpreted. And I did not notice excessive scenery shots at all - the opposite if anything.

Add another family to the "Thank you" column. "Even if it's not the "Atlas Shrugged" I envisioned, I'm glad they made the movie(s): http://www.whoisjohngalt.com/about and I'm glad we have seen them." is our default e-mail signature.

I loved the movie too. For me the best part was that I never could picture in my mind what John Galt actually looked like. Now I can. Thank you.

Well said. Thank you for putting words to my thoughts.