B. This was the most important thing for Ayn Rand in the making of The Fountainhead. I have a feeling it would be no different, now. NO editing of speeches!

As a side note, I would really love to see you all bring in the history of Dagny's and Frisco's relationship. It is so integral to understanding the impact of Frisco on Dagny, James and the whole underlying point of the book. Please do not leave this out. I was very surprised & disappointed that no time at all was devoted to this element of the story. Otherwise, however, good job!

B

First, I have purchased more than 1000 Atlas
Shrugged books and have given them all to people I considered worthy.

2nd while I am an ardent capitalist I do not appreciate ur Bull Feces method of trying to play on the conscience of Ayn Randians by calling them moochers. I corresponded with Ayn and tho she was intolerant of others views, she was proud enuff not to beg for money, or try to extort it by looter type means.

3rd As I said, I believe in making money, but in my own Ayn Randian way I am a selfish altruist who does not respond well to Bull Feces.

Lastly, ur job, which is admittedly a difficult one, is to keep the movie interesting to those who have not read the book and yet stick to the ideals of the book. And that is what U stated as ur goal, and so far I give U an A for effort, but not an A plus. Ur job is so overwhelming that that is one of the reasons Ayn Rand never wanted to C such a movie, unless she could do the whole thing, which of course she could not. Be careful whom U call a moocher lest U be considered an extorting moocher.

B. Getting the message of Atlas Shrugged right

This is Atlas, after all, not just another film.

IMHO, the top priority is NOT to give in to the temptation of doing Galt's radio address in anything even remotely like its entirety!

B. Message

I am glad that so many of us want the Dagny and Rearden from AS Part 1 to come back in Part III. Although in my opinion, the Part II Dagny and Henry Rearden were actually much closer to the characters in the book than the Part 1 characters, I really liked the Part 1 Dagny and Hank and didn't care for their replacements in Part II. The Part II Rearden acted and sounded like a gangster. After getting to know and like the Part I Rearden, I really missed him in Part II. To be fair, some of the acting in Part I was lacking (e.g. Rearden's brother, and James Taggart), but the main characters were great!

definitely "A". Please go back to the cast of movie #1. #2 cast sucked and you have made this a series- you cant have different characters in a continuation of the SAME book? I got to like Dagny #1, Francisco #1, Rearden #1. I didnt really care for the rest of them to be honest, but these three Are the movie.

B. Atlas Shrugged is a philosophical novel, and so the movie must illustrate the philosophy properly: inividual liberty, self-responsbility, small government, free enterprise, and a strong defense.

A, For the following reasons. The casting in the first part was much better than the second one. Fans of Atlas Shrugged knows the message already. Please don't make the same mistake, select the best casting. I think it was a mistake to change the casting, Terrible mistake.

B!! I have been so disappointed in the way her amazing speeches have been so diluted within the story. I couldn't wait to get people I knew to the theater to hear her message in those brilliantly written speeches and they were glossed over! I have lost my enthusiasm for the production because I don't see the message coming through. People say the movie is okay, but no comment is ever made about the message. I just have to tell them to read the book. Please change this in the final. It is too important, especially at this time in American history.

A

I would say casting first and getting the message right. Of course cinematography helps to get the message across as do special effects, but I would not sacrifice the message to afford those. I also preferred Taylor Schilling as Dagny taggart.

B (message)

B; CLEAR, COMPLETE AND CONCISE.

NO REDUNDANCY AND NO BLATHER.

(B) is my number one priority, but (A) comes in a close second. I agree with a number of the posters here that the original casting for Hank and for Dagny was spot-on. Not that the replacements for Part II weren't good, but I was much more invested in the characters with Taylor and Grant in the roles.

"B" is definitely a first priority.
"A" would tie "E" for next, since both were a huge factor in making Part II much better than Part I, in my humble opinion.

Part II took me back to the spirit of Rand's novel, while Part I did not project the noble aspirations of the main characters. There were times that they came off as merely greedy and selfish, and therefore, evil in society's light.

Atlas Shrugged was the most inspirational book that I have ever read...and my degree is in English Lit!

B. I think it is most important to get the message right. There are so many people out there who are ignorant of what freedom really is and means. My hope is that the movie, if done really well with great actors, etc, will help to educate some people out there. At least maybe they will begin to question their long held "progressive" beliefs.

E - The Director's vision will define the picture. It is critical that the picture appeal to as broad a segment of the population friendly to the ideas of Ayn Rand. (To include Social Conservatives and people of Faith).............

Getting the message right. As much as I was excited to see Part I, Part II did a much better job at helping the uninitiated viewer understand the message. It (Part II) also had quantum upgrades in cinematography, dialogue, moving the story forward and casting (although Taylor Schilling was an excellent Dagny).

A. That will make B much more likely to happen.

Trusting that the messaging will be framed correctly, priority is in casting: Angie Harmon for Dagny -- she's supposed to convey a strength of will, plus she's written as tall, slim, brunette; love Michael O'Keefe as Dr. Akston.

B, of course; Then A.

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.