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  • Grant Bowler as Henry Rearden and Armin Shimerman as Dr. Potter in "Atlas Shrugged."
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  • Grant Bowler as Henry Rearden and Taylor Schilling as Dagny Taggart in "Atlas Shrugged."
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Atlas Shrugged: Part 1 Recent Fan Reviews

  • Must Go!

    Absolutely Brilliant

    by alishagyt

    Atlas Shrugged is a great rendition of Ayn Rand's classic. Although it's a bit condensed, the main concepts still shine through, prompting you to question your own ideas and values. However, this movie would best be enjoyed if you believe in earning money for yourself and if you value individualism, not collectivism or the "greater good"; in other words, if you're a liberal, you WILL NOT enjoy this movie.

    Those of you who have already read the novel will be pleased by how closely the film and characters follow the book. For those who have never read any of Rand's works, it'd be best to bring along someone who has so they can fill you in on any questions about the storyline or concepts.

    Lastly, this movie is coming at a great time. Taxes are rising. Gas prices are rising. And those who sustain the country are being condemned. This movie is to be an inspiration for those who wish to live life for their own sake. It's time for a revolution. Atlas. Will. Shrug.

  • Must Go!

    whoaholly

    by whoaholly

    A very good condensed adaptation of the book. Surprisingly well cast by some virtual unknown actors that did a great job with most a good fit to their parts . I recommend this movie & hope the public demands to have it shown in their local theaters. But then I have been a long time fan of the book - still, there is something to be learned here by those who don't see the direction this country is heading in. Superb timing for the movie!!! Can't wait for part 2!!

  • Must Go!

    Atlas Shrugged

    by Larry_Contrary

    Quite simply the BEST new effort to appear on the silver screen since the original Star Wars in 1977!! George Lucas, eat your heart out... Unfortunately only "Part 1" of three parts but public reception has been so outstanding that there is little doubt the remaining two parts will be made and released ASAP.
    The screenplay is very faithful to Rand's 1957 novel (on a par with Peter Jackson's LOTR) illustrating the never-ending war between the "looters" and "producers" in human society. She foresaw our present condition simply because it was developing at such a fast rate when she wrote the book and only individual choices of freedom and self-reliance over dependency on the nanny-state held off the death-throes of collapse until relatively recently. This makes the story VERY timely as the US struggles with whether parasitism of the looters or individual initiative & self-reliance will dominate and lead our culture.
    Highly recommended for thinking people of all ages, teenage to senior!!

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Atlas Shrugged: Part 1 Critic Reviews

No Avg. Critic Score 28 out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

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  • 63
    New York Post | Kyle Smith

    Though a bit stiff in the joints and acted by an undistinguished cast amid...

  • 50
    Philadelphia Inquirer | Carrie Rickey

    Speechy and preachy and just a teeny-weeny bit naughty.

  • 50
    San Francisco Chronicle | Mick LaSalle

    The story, a dystopian tale with heroes and villains and lots of triumphs and...

  • 40
    The Hollywood Reporter | Todd McCarthy

    The central battle between fearsomely independent corporate mavericks and...

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