B. First and foremost the message has to be right or nothing else can be right.

B. Getting the message of Atlas Shrugged right

The original cast was a little better, but if that is not possible try to use the same cast as in 2.

Both 1 and 2 were excellent in all the other aspects.

I think the casting was great this time. The actress projected maturity and poise and a contained but barely restrained anger that was appealing and believable considering the circumstances of the storyline and what she was being asked to portray. Hank Reardon was great, Francisco was perfect. I could go on but I just don't see the problems there. Given the volume of materials to choose from and the limited time (pacing) to express that on the screen, it must be difficult. I think this story would have been better as a 10 or 12 week miniseries on cable which I think was being considered back in the 70's when Ayn was trying to make something happen. Relax, do the best you can, and know that the audience is limited by definition. I am glad you proceeded with this project and am looking forward to the next installment.

In order: B, E, A, C,D, F

B - utmost importance, and A - either first or second cast - not a change again, please

get the message out that what we have now in Washington is what Ayn wrote about. She was one that experienced it and had first hand knowledge.
By the way call the Mouch a Mouch as that is what he is

Fire whoever had anything to do with changing the original cast.

To me, the greatest challenge will be to convey the message of John Galt's speech without droning on as the book does.

Casting! I was so put off by the casting change in Part II that I did not enjoy it nearly as much as I should have.

A. Casting. And that probably means hiring the right director as well.
I enjoyed Part 1. I thought Part 2 was one of the worst movies ever made. The casting was beyond terrible. It was an insult to Rand and her fans. Dagny/Samantha looked like a common, tired housewife on her way to pick up the kids from soccer practice. What would make anyone cast this actress as Dagny is absolutely beyond me. Hank was not much better. Or Francisco.

A message alone will never make a good movie. And if your movie is poor, your message will never be heard by a wider audience. Wasn't that the purpose of making the movie?

A. Casting. Atlas Shrugged is one of my favorite books. When I saw Atlas Shrugged Part I, I loved it and the actors for each character were perfect. I had assumed that Part II was going to have the same actors. Although I love Atlas Shrugged and would always support anything related to it I was very disappointed that the actors were different in Part II. The actors in Part II just didn't fit the characters. Having the Part I actors in part III would make for a much better movie. I wish it were possible to have Part II re-made with the Part I actors.

F. Other

I think that Part 3 should not be made at this time.

Take the time and money to shop Atlas Shrugged as a TV series.

With all the new content needed to feed the cable and newer online producers (Netflix, Amazon, etc.), this should be a no-brainer.

The novel will be better served as multi-year series with fully-fleshed out characters including their back stories.

The first two movies were pretty bad due the limitations of movie length and weren't helped by the flatness of the script as portrayed by the mediocre acting.

If people are willing to follow long-form TV stories from 24 to Lost to Mad Men to Downton Abbey, etc., they should really get hooked on Atlas Shrugged with the right script.

As a detective/mystery story with soap opera elements and Rand's strong cast of characters, this should be an amazing blockbuster TV show.

Given the luxury of time, the story could be told in its entirety, though Galt's speech would have to edited for TV (but included as an extra on the DVDs or download!)

It would probably take 1-2 years to find the right outlet, write a script, cast new actors (and don't think there wouldn't be fierce competition for the main characters) and get the first season produced.

This would be enough time to erase the memory of these movies which were not seen by a wide audience anyway. And "reboots' are so common nowadays, that there shouldn't be much made of the transfer to TV.

I really thought that Atlas Shrugged was going to be made into a miniseries in the 70s when that genre was in its heyday. It never came to be and I thought it would never work as a movie due to the novel's length. I was resigned to the idea that Atlas Shrugged would remain as a book in print and audio.

But today's "limited-run" series have shown the appetite for quality TV if done well and I hope the current holders of the rights to Atlas Shrugged see the value and opportunity to have this great work seen by the widest audience possible.

I don;t really think that many people's minds will be changed by seeing a TV adaptation of the novel, no matter how brilliantly done, but I'd like the chance to be proven wrong.

B

I liked the casting for the first Atlas better esp. Hank Rearden. Have read Atlas three times so had a definite type in mind ..I personally liked Hank over JG.
If you had not read the book, it would be hard to follow, but it should inspire people to read the book!!!! Sp

The main point is that Atlas Shrugged is a HELL of a GOOD STORY. Tell it skillfully and the message will take care of itself without excessive preaching. Rand adherents may like the idea of seeing./hearing Galt's speech on film, but it will drive away those who haven't read the book. Do the story, and do it well.

B. Many of the critical conversations were missed (not as dramatic and impacting as they should have been) in the first 2 parts. John's speech CANNOT be as aggressively abbreviated.

B. Message, message, message.

With a story as expansive as Atlas Shrugged and with themes that run pervasively throughout the novel, it is essential especially in Part III to make sure the message of Ayn Rand's philosophy comes through with an emphasis on character strength and delivery of dialogue.

Obviously, B is the best answer, but ALL of A-E are important. Without an effective cast and director the message could be easily butchered (or worse) and without good cinematography and good effects the movie would not be compelling.

Stop being intimidated by Ayn Rand's legend or her followers expectations.Nor should you use the movie to push some agenda or promote a message. Atlas Shrugged is simply a good story, tell it without embellishing it much.

Absolutely bring them back! The recast of Dagny, Henry, and even Eddie in the second film made me really frustrated. Also why is Eddie black?? I feel like this really changed the dynamic between him and Dagny ESPECIALLY in this third one where you find out his true feelings for her!

B. The second movie was better than the first but if I had not read Atlas Shrugged I would have had no idea what the message of the movie was. Ayn Rand said the movie would never be made right. She was correct. She was the only person who could have written the screenplay to impart her idea of Objectivism.

The casting is key for Part III. Four strong males must be cast to support the lead female role. John's voice must be strong enough to hold up through the entire on-air address. The message must be intact.

I am no cinematographer, but believe special effects should support plot & cast, not the other way around.

Can't wait for it!

Scott, thanks for asking.

I know nothing about anything involved in making a movie, so I realize that my suggestions are no better that a "wish list".

I have no concerns what-so-ever about, B.
So, that said, my top 5, in order are:

1) F: National,wide ad campaign which bluntly states that the explanation for what the Marxists in D.C. and beyond are doing can be found in ASP3. WIDE!

2) F: Screenplay - Show, don't tell! Use the medium: use the visual to provide context, not dialogue - reference the scene in ASP1 where Ellis is talking to Dagney about the rockslide: this would have been better shown.

3) E: Hire a director who understands and will implement 2.

4) D: In order to implement 2, good special effect will be needed. My opinion: the effects in ASP2 could have been better.

5) C: Again, use the medium (see 2 and 3).

So, that and $2.00 will get you a cup of coffee.

Again, thanks for asking.

ABSOLUTELY casting. Taylor was far superior in playing Dagny. Samantha always just looked overly concerned & stressed to the breaking point, & didn't project her strength of character the way Taylor did.