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Written October 13, 2012
You do not go here for special effects

by Zoransa

Part 2 is somewhat better then part 1. Most of us who read the book will say 'book is better' but at least big idea was transferred to movie format.
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Written October 14, 2012
Great display of Libertarian ideals

by Scagsdale

This movie explained the mindset behind the far left of today better than anything I've seen. Of course all of the left-leaning press and movie critics will bash it. It won't change minds because the people who need to understand this story simply don't want to. But I, for one, enjoyed it, and am anxious for the final installment. I've been a fan of Ayn Rand for most of my life, and believe this movie did as good a job as possible for a movie based on such a massive book. The best way to do this would have been a week-long mini-series, but I don't know of any network willing to do something like that these days.
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Written October 16, 2012
Great Story. Good movie. I hear the book is Great... but long

by GrizzTx

Apparently, the book is one of those MUST READ books that I have not read.... yet. But the movie I did see. In fact, I saw both 1 and 2. I think I liked 1 a bit more because I got attached to the actors being so good at their role. It took a while to get used to the new cast. But once I did, I got back into it. It is such a relevant story for our time... as it has been all through history. It just brings back that old truth: Those who fail to learn from history are destined to repeat it... The movie is well done, even though it is a bit slow a times. The story is great and interesting depth in all the characters, dialogue and plot. I look forward to 3... I assume there will be one.
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Written October 24, 2012
Too much like real life. Scary!

by BellyoftheBeast

Of course the critics hated it. They spend their time believing what Hollywood puts out and supporting liberal causes and movies with liberal themes.
There are just too many parts of the movie that are coming true. High gas prices, redistribution of wealth to those who refuse to work, entitlement, and the best of all, why those who work should feel good about helping those who don't. Ayn Rand was way ahead of her time.
See the movie because this is where we are headed.
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Written October 13, 2012
It just keeps getting better!

by KateRussell

This compelling story illuminated the true source of many of our modern woes: cronyism, backdoor politics, and the desire to bleed productive members of society to death. The new actors brought more grit and reality to the story and the film itself was highly entertaining.
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Written October 14, 2012
The train collision was intense!

by schulwitz

Atlas Shrugged Part 2 was great, much better than the first! Jason Beghe is awesome as Hank Readen. His courtroom scene and "rigid principles" speech are highlights of the film. Esai Morales is fantastic as Francisco. His delivery of the "Money Speech" does justice to the drama, emotion, and ideas presented in the novel in a way I never thought any film adaptation could ever accomplish.
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The crowning achievement of the film is the train collision scene, which was more intense than any Hollywood firefight or explosion scene I've seen in years! The philosophical message of the scene being clear: the consequence of mass unconsciousness - which is the result of corrupt government and corporate structures - is the destruction of innocent lives. The movie as a whole will probably be ignored by the masses, but the impact this scene will have on filmmakers - particularly those attempting to convey a humanitarian message - is inevitable.
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Written October 13, 2012
See it.

by tahollis

I liked the movie and it moved too quickly for me (over in no time!). I wanted a resolution, but not so with the center of a trilogy.

I wish they had used the cast from the 1st movie - they were more like the characters in the book. The costuming for Dagny was awful and my goodness but the actresses seemed a bitoverweight for their parts.

Please, please make the 3rd and final installment!
- 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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Written October 18, 2012
Wonderful movie

by tenormaximus

Even though the movie was twice as long as the one before it, it didn't drag at all. D'Anconia's speech was shortened, but the salient points were well covered. Rearden's trial was also seriously shortened, but again all the salient points were covered. The movie was very well produced. It was sad for me though, that none of the actors from the first movie were in this one.
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Written October 13, 2012
Great Movie

by WeslyMooch

Excellent effort to translate a complex book into a movie. Acting was superb, a bit better than the first movie, part one. Did a great job of modernizing it as well.
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Written October 15, 2012
Worth seeing but could have been so much more

by laucdou

As much as I liked the film, there were some strong disappointments, the biggest of which was Francisco. Morales did not play him with the charisma, intensity, or aristocratic panache of the character in the book. He didn't appear that he could run a restaurant much less a giant mining multination. Nor did he do a credible job of that man turning his efforts to being a playboy. That, coupled with the script's total gutting of his "money speech." certinaly one of the more pivotal moments in the book, showed either very poor casting, worse than mediocre directing, and/or very weak script-writing.

However, Jason Beghe did an outstanding job of Rearden and Samantha Mathis was mostly believable as Dagny. Fortunately, most of this part dealt with them.

I look forward to Part III, but Galt jolly well better far stronger than either of the voices that have portrayed him so far!
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Written October 15, 2012
Not as good as the book (of course) but much better than Part I of the movie!

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Overall the new cast was much better, especially the new Hank and Francisco, and I really enjoyed Quentin Daniels! Although the money speech was short, I thought they included some of the best lines. My biggest disappoinment was they left Ragnar Danneskjold out completely, not sure how they will fit him in Part III, I consider him to be a major character and aspect of the story. Curious to know what people who haven't ready the book thought!
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Written October 13, 2012
Excellent

by Ronald Reagan

An outstanding movie. Stayed pretty true to the book. Preferred the Dagney in the first movie, but this one acquitted herself well. Interesting to know how many of the actors/actresss understand and believe what their characters are espousing. Acting was good; cinematography was very good. I'm still amazed at how prescient Ayn Rand was, writing this story in 1957 that's completely applicable to today. I strongly recommend everyone see this movie - especially so prior to November 6!
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Written October 17, 2012
Atlas Shrugged: Part 2

by AandMMartinez

In comparison to the first movie, this one followed the book closer. It was much better organized and easier to understand the plot. Very good. Suggest every one see it. Excellent!!!
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Written October 14, 2012
Can't wait for part III

by Hawke

When I heard part II was on its way, I was both surprised and highly interested. Due to all the bad press the first installment received, I never thought another would get funding. Having read the book twice, I was really into the story. Especially how much it dovetails into what is presently happening in politics.

I was not disappointed. All the characters have been recast and I thought they did well. The cast was more recognizable having seen many on TV and in movies. I am wondering if they agreed to the part due to their personal views and acceptance of Ayn Rand's principles. Some of the technical visuals were not up to par with high budget films, but the point was delivered for me. The film also followed the book.

You will not be disappointed.
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Written October 14, 2012
II is better than I

by jfreb

Better pacing, better story line, better casting... you don't have to have read the book to be swept along by this one. There are some great lines, delivered well, and good action sequences. My only complaint is that at times the dialogue seems forced to get philosophical points out quickly that book develops over time. All in all, though, the movie is faithful to the book but suspensevul and visually engaging, too, so well worth seeing for Ayn Rand afficionados and the general public alike.
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