Went to see AS III with my two sons today....
Posted by LetsShrug 9 years, 8 months ago to Entertainment
Before viewing AS III in Vegas last weekend, Scott stood in front of us and, among other things (just before receiving his spiffy leather John Galt jacket), said "this will not be the movie you have in your head". He was right. (Hear me out though.)
Just prior to heading to the Premiere I re-read Atlas Shrugged, I wanted it to be fresh in my mind, and THAT is wanted I wanted to see on the screen. ALL of it. Which is completely unrealistic considering the multitude of events that happen in part 3 of the book.
Fast forward to today. I took my two sons (ages 17 and 21) to see the movie this afternoon. They have not read the book, but have seen both of the previous movies. I didn't tell them much about part 3 because I wanted their reactions to be THEIRS.
After the movie was over, and before the cleaning people kicked us out of the theater because we hung out too long to talk, I asked them, "Did you understand what happened, did it make sense?" They both explained that they understood the message. I asked what was the message? And they nailed it! And they both said they enjoyed the movie and were glad I took them.
So, perhaps those of us who know the book backwards and forwards and thirst to share it with others, but can't seem to get people to read a thick book, these movies will do the job quite nicely to open their eyes...and perhaps be the catalyst that gets them to read the book. (After all Part I worked for me.)
With that said, I want to thank John Aglialoro and Joan Carter for getting our favorite book on the big screen in spite of all the many road blocks they had to contend with to finally pull off that monumental task.
Thank You! ;)
(The theater had approx 30 people in it. )
Just prior to heading to the Premiere I re-read Atlas Shrugged, I wanted it to be fresh in my mind, and THAT is wanted I wanted to see on the screen. ALL of it. Which is completely unrealistic considering the multitude of events that happen in part 3 of the book.
Fast forward to today. I took my two sons (ages 17 and 21) to see the movie this afternoon. They have not read the book, but have seen both of the previous movies. I didn't tell them much about part 3 because I wanted their reactions to be THEIRS.
After the movie was over, and before the cleaning people kicked us out of the theater because we hung out too long to talk, I asked them, "Did you understand what happened, did it make sense?" They both explained that they understood the message. I asked what was the message? And they nailed it! And they both said they enjoyed the movie and were glad I took them.
So, perhaps those of us who know the book backwards and forwards and thirst to share it with others, but can't seem to get people to read a thick book, these movies will do the job quite nicely to open their eyes...and perhaps be the catalyst that gets them to read the book. (After all Part I worked for me.)
With that said, I want to thank John Aglialoro and Joan Carter for getting our favorite book on the big screen in spite of all the many road blocks they had to contend with to finally pull off that monumental task.
Thank You! ;)
(The theater had approx 30 people in it. )
I saw the movie on opening night with several friends. There were thirty-two people in the theater. When it ended half of them clapped. I concur with your analysis. The movie is what it is. It is what it had to be and the choices made were not mine to make. Of necessity it would have been much longer to satisfy all. I will not criticize the choices made. I look forward to a potential mini-series that would present opportunity to tie up loose ends. My guests had many questions since they had not read the book. I enjoyed the ending as it left one with a feeling of optimism.
Regards,
O.A.
Saturday, I went to visit my son at his college. At lunch I told him about the movie and he seemed interested. We did our usual visit to the town's used bookstore after lunch and they had a copy so I bought it for him. The length won't daunt him given that he's read the whole set of Game of Thrones. Lol.
We owe all those involved with this project a huge debt of gratitude for bringing a balanced and objective story to the forefront. And to that, I say... Well done.
As a very long time Objectivist I went to see the film with anticipation and an almost maniacal desire to love it. So, at the outset, I admit my prejudice. I did not go away unsatisfied. The high points were hit, and it was visually attractive. The actors acted well, delivering what are sometimes awkward dialog with credibility and expression matching the words. Polaha couldn't have been a better John Galt if they had created him from scratch. He looked like a hero, and he spoke with the calm certainty that you'd want a hero to sound like.
I think that there will be much negative criticism. This is a movie that you may have trouble approaching cold. If you are an uninformed voter, or someone who doesn't pay attention to current events, or has not had some grounding in philosophy, the film will likely go flying over your head like a NASA Orbiter. However, even if you haven't read the book, but you're a thinker, you'll get it. You may need to see it more than once, but if you want to understand, you'll even learn -- a lot. It didn't disappoint. If I have to criticize it at all, I would have made the rescue of Galt with more action and suspense.
I know.. what is WRONG with me!!!?? (Actually, the only excuse I have, besides it being a group of people, I might have hesitated because I could hear my boys saying "oh god, there she goes." lolol) No excuse though... bah! Lesson learnt! (Yes.."learnT"!)
What were you THINKING!
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