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The lastest news I can find is from October, 2011
http://www.atlas-shrugged-movie.com/201 ... vertising/

It says that production should start early this year. I'll believe it when there is confirmation of that start. It would be a shame to not finish it but Part 1's expected lack of blockbuster success probably has some part in Part 2's status.

b322da wrote: "There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old's life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs." -- Paul Krugman

[Credit to Michael Shermer]

Elmo

I read them both later in life than 14 but, interestingly enough, around the same time. Maybe that is why I'm so warped.

MasterOfNone wrote: Maybe he's saying it in the spirit of the characters who "went on strike" in the book. The his plight mirrors theirs - you produce something worthwhile, and the politically-driven establishment detracts from it wherever they can.

I think that Rand actually made this point better in "The Fountainhead." Roark takes a constant beating because he is good and his competition is terrible but has supporters who work hard a championing mediocrity.

I hope that Atlas Shurgged works out. I'd really like to see the other two parts. He can always take them straight to DVD/Blu Ray.

Jasonw560 wrote:We're not getting it down in the Valley.

I'll just have to wait to see if we get to SA any time soon.

Perhaps a call or two to the local theaters might change your situation. I believe that there was an initial boycott, though noone specifically called it that by some of the theater changes. They will try to stand on their Liberal principals if they can. On the other hand, the popularity of the film seems to be taking off and the theaters may be ready to trade principal for revenue.

Chicago Sun-Times
April 25, 2011

By Paul Bond

http://www.suntimes.com/4935704-417/box ... iders.html

Kaslow said. “When we started, exhibitors were not embracing the film like we thought they would. Now, we can pretty much go into as many theaters as we want. It’s just a matter of logistics.”........

On Wednesday, the website atlasshruggedpart1.com was sold out of its most expensive item: a $159 bracelet made of “Rearden Metal,” a replica of the one heroine Dagny Taggart (Taylor Schilling) wears in the film.

The article talks about how the marketing plan that was panned so badly is working beyond belief. Little advertising was done outside of the Internet yet people are coming in droves to the theaters. Considering that this approach took advertising dollars away from the Liberal media who has been panning it, I think that movie's success makes it a "two-fer"

My wife and I saw it last Monday. We both loved it. I felt like there were parts were the "meat" was cut out (Dagny's previous relationship with the copper mine playboy) and the credibility stretch about how commercial aviation in the film's world failed that didn't do justice to the book but overall it was a great film and Rand's message came through loud and clear. I thought that character development was good, too.

One of Ebert's critiques of the film was the love scene wasn't spicy enough. To me, that pretty much sums up why I don't see many Hollywood films. I don't need "in your face" displays of flesh or wall to wall gutter language to get a point. It will be interesting to see how others react. The PG-13 rating surprised me. I sure didn't see anything that warranted it for me. The TV soap operas are more "realistic". (I'm trying to stay in the forum rules.)

WildBill wrote:

chasfm11 wrote:

Bullwhip wrote:Movie is just part 1. I heard they will make 2 more parts to get the whole book in.

That's my understanding as well. I'm really anxious to see how they flesh out the characters for Hank Reardon and Dagny Taggart on the screen.

For anyone considering it, I'd highly recommend reading the book in advance of the movie. Better yet, consider reading "The Fountainhead" first. It presents many of the same concepts in a less complex form.

That is, assuming that Part 1 doesn't tank at the box office.

I hear that. I watched one of those "the making of" for Atlas Shrugged it seemed like a lot of the whole movie was already in the can. Maybe I just wasn't listening carefully. It sure seemed like they were taking great pains to do it right. As you say, the proof will be at the box office.

Bullwhip wrote:Movie is just part 1. I heard they will make 2 more parts to get the whole book in.

That's my understanding as well. I'm really anxious to see how they flesh out the characters for Hank Reardon and Dagny Taggart on the screen.

For anyone considering it, I'd highly recommend reading the book in advance of the movie. Better yet, consider reading "The Fountainhead" first. It presents many of the same concepts in a less complex form.

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