Nomark's point is why I think a movie about the 20th Century Motor Co. gets the message across better. You take some honest hard working people and put them into a system where they come to believe it is in their best interest to murder an old woman because she needs expensive medical care. You can't tie an emotional scene to a message any better than that.

I think it's already clear to the astute.

B, of course; Then A.

It seems that I would be echoing what I see on most posts - bring the cast of Part 1 back. They nailed it. I liked that you did not feel the need to dummy down anything. Stick to the first cast and follow the book.

Loved Reardon V1.0, loved laying track scene. So, most important is conveying the message through vivid, positive images. Good luck, can't wait to see ASPIII

B - the movie is pointless without the message. So far the "I'm going to stop the engine of the world" has no meaning

E. Find a director that understands the basic philosophy of the book but like the book is a practionier and not a radical with their own agenda. This is the only way to guarantee the message will be correct.

B

yes - all of the above

I liked the part I cast better but using an all new cast in part III would be a novel idea and keep with the theme from part I to part II.

I have to say that "B" (Getting the message right") comes closest to what I believe is THE number one priority. However, I would tweak, or revise the statement slightly to something like, " GETTING THE RIGHT MESSAGE OUT, TO THOSE WHO STILL DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT IS AT STAKE, BUT ARE STILL REACHABLE."
In other words, pre, and post, release advertising needs to target and inspire the youth, Hispanic, Black, and "middle-class" citizen groups, to see viewing of this movie as an Imperative. Possible ad line:
"America has grown long on problems and short on solutions. Learn and understand what "Atlas Shrugged" presents, and YOU can be THE SOLUTION, and not just another part of the problem."
We HAVE TO REACH A MUCH BROADER AUDIENCE THAN JUST THE FAITHFUL, if we are to gain ground quickly enough to pull America back from the brink of oblivion.

B> Message
...And make the film at least 2 hours long or more. While I love the first 2 movies, they seemed too short.

E) In the previous two, you had the effects and the cinematography but it lacked in strong writing and therefore acting which ultimately falls to the director. Everything rises and falls on leadership.

I would have to say that '"A" - "casting" is my #1 priority regarding the making of AS3. My wife and I were disappointed that the ENTIRE CAST from AS1 was dumped and recast for AS2. A close #2 priority would be "B" getting the message right. You've done a good job so far. Don't backslide. Looking forward to AS3.

Definitely B...getting the message right

Make sure you have the same actors. That is very important to the credibility of the storyline.

I think you should forget about making Part III and instead make a movie of the story of the 20th Century Motor Co. as told by the stowaway. I think this story gets the message across in a way that people who haven't read the book will understand. I also think it is a story that can much easier be made into a commercially successful movie on a small budget.

B. The cast from part II was brilliant. Get the theme correct; it isn't too difficult as Ayn spelled it out multiple times in the book and in other forms.

B, of course. Atlas Shrugged is about struggling and building, and being free.
These are the times governments around the world are enslaving people, and this message has to be transmitted.

B.

It has to be Ayn Rands message but it also has to be done well

In order: B,A,E,C,D,F
The only "mistake" I perceive so far was the cast change from I to II. Love the movies, anxious for III.

B. That of course is the most important... casting if I could be a part of it. xD

Worth The Money To Hire A Professional Casting Person Then LISTEN To Them:)
Bev h

As to B, I recommend to the filmmakers "Adapting Atlas Shrugged to Film" by Jeff Britting and "Galt's Speech in Five Sentences (and Forty Questions)" by Allan Gotthelf from the book "Essays on Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged" edited by Robert Mayhew. In terms of condensing Galt's Speech, Mr. Gotthelf's essay may prove invaluable.

Casting - R U Kidding Me? In This Day And Age You Can't Find a Clearly Strong But Appealing Dagny?

Cinematography has been great

I was disappointed that the original cast was not used to film Part 2. I think they were great in their respective roles and should have been used in 2. I would like to see you attempt to use the original cast for Part 3. I think that would part of "Getting it Right"! The rest of your work was really great in the making of Part 1 and Part 2!!!!!!