No. It's the story, and the story behind the story that counts. Neither actors nor special effects are the film's forte, but the revelation of the ideas that are important, so that each part of the story must be put forth in a timely manner in order for it to make sense.

It was kind of strange but the main thing in would change was the actor whonplayed Galt. Terrible casting for him and the speech was underwhelming to say the least. If you decide to make a series let me know, I'd like a shot at that part.

WHY would the movie not have been made because UNKNOWN actors would not sign an extended contract for 3 movies? Talk to those who put together the Tolken movies, X Men, Superman,Matrix or a dozen other movies that were KNOWN to be going for next portion! The organizers of Atlas did a GREAT disservice here, although the closeness to book was admirable. [Note Ayn did NOT change typeface as she moved along in writing!

Even if it meant the movies would never have been produced? Which is likely the case.

No. I would have likely otherwise never heard of Ayn Rand or found my way to the Gulch.
I've just started to read "The Early Ayn Rand."
Having seen all the AS flicks and The Fountainhead, I figure I should start a literary study at the beginning, so to speak.

No. I may not have liked that the cast was changed...but I would have hated it if all the films had not been made.

The miniseries should correct the revolving cast problem.

The rights to produce the movie would have reverted to Peikoff if production had been delayed only a few weeks if I remember correctly. Therefore there was no choice. Either make the movie when they did or not make it at all.

100% agree -- it is one thing if an actor dies, but for THIS production to have NOT locked in actors at start is contrary to John Galt logic!

That series had problems that went beyond failure to retain the same cast. It cried out for a limited-run series of thirty one-hour episodes.

No. It was an error but not too serious.
In a mini-series however, casting continuity is crucial.

No. The movies were not perfect. However if they encourage more people to read Rand the mission has been accomplished.

No--I think if they'd have held off, parts II and III would not have gotten made. I'd rather the series be complete. For the miniseries, however, I'd like them to do what is necessary to keep the same cast the entire way through.

Absolutely not.

No. They would have lost the story rights.