Author Topic: Atlas Shrugged the Movie. (Read 738 times)

lasersailor184 · « **on:** April 27, 2006, 11:25:43 PM »

http://www.variety.com/VR1117942127.html

I came across this and I'm actually kind of intrigued. There are some problems introduced in the film process though.

The first of which are the actors for which roles. Currently they have Brad Pitt pegged for Galt and Angelina Jolie for Dagny. I honestly believe that Brad Pitt would fit the role of D'Anconio perfectly. I also believe that Angelina Jolie should be shot if she comes within 50 yards of the Atlas Shrugged movie set. I personally think they need someone more bookish, quite possibly nerdy. An undiscovered actress who knows her bellybutton from a hole in the ground would be great.

Who would you put in the movie roles yourself?

Also, should this movie take place over one screening? Or should it be broken up into parts?

Would it make a good movie at all?

P.S. First person to post a spoiler to the book is going to be put up infront of the firing line.

Nash · « **Reply #1 on:** April 27, 2006, 11:28:54 PM »

One of the most boring, horribly written books I've ever read in my whole entire life.

They made a dissaster out of 'Bonfire of the Vanities'... and it'd be a miracle if they could pull Atlas off.

Chairboy · « **Reply #2 on:** April 27, 2006, 11:31:21 PM »

Great book, and Jolie would be freakin' perfect. Think about the character.

Chairboy · « **Reply #3 on:** April 27, 2006, 11:33:22 PM »

...but the Fountain Head would be better.

eagl · « **Reply #4 on:** April 28, 2006, 08:56:06 AM »

I'd put Pitt in as D'Aconia but put another huge actor in as Galt... Maybe even Tom Hanks. Someone who you know can be humble but strong enough to make the sacrifice.

Reardon... That needs to be someone very strong. Maybe Hanks as Reardon? Gotta be strong but with a beliveable weakness for Dagny. Her agents would never let her do it, but I'm imagining Nicole Kidman for Mrs. Reardon. Haughty and proud...

Liberals hate me for it, but I try to live that book. Damned looters, all of them. Ayn Rand was a radical, but like Orwell she had a no-kidding crystal ball she drew from when she wrote her books.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #5 on:** April 28, 2006, 09:21:52 AM »

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Originally posted by eagl

Liberals hate me for it, but I try to live that book. Damned looters, all of them. Ayn Rand was a radical, but like Orwell she had a no-kidding crystal ball she drew from when she wrote her books.

Absolutely agree with your post. And just for the anal spelin rekord, its "Rearden". I enjoyed both books very much.

lazs2 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 28, 2006, 09:50:51 AM »

nash found the book "boring" (I seriously doubt that) and badly written... no... not just badly written but right up there with "one of the most" badly written books he has read...

judgeing by the drivel he has undoubtably read I find the last hard to believe also.

It was a well written and well thought out book that gave people a real insight into a very evil thing... socialism and big government... the book has inspired millions and was at one time required reading in allmost all American schools. no animal human sex or brave drug users or downtrodden masses for nash tho... no clever, witty snipes at American right wing or religion....

I think the portrayal of socilaism and liberals and their motives is one of the most realistic and powerful ever written.

Anyone who has not read the book by the ex russian Ayn Rand should do so. She knows what she is talking about. One of the few women that I really admire.

lazs

eagl · « **Reply #7 on:** April 28, 2006, 09:55:14 AM »

Yea. Agree or disagree, Ayn Rand ought to be on everyone's reading list. The critics are full of shxt. Read and decide for yourself.

FiLtH · « **Reply #8 on:** April 28, 2006, 10:36:52 AM »

Ron Jeremy and that chick from Rocky, Adrian.

Sandman · « **Reply #9 on:** April 28, 2006, 01:26:44 PM »

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Originally posted by FiLtH
Ron Jeremy and that chick from Rocky, Adrian.

Talia Shire is sixty years old.

Pongo · « **Reply #10 on:** April 30, 2006, 02:41:06 PM »

is that the book about the architect and the ***** he as to rape to have sex with?

lasersailor184 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 30, 2006, 03:13:40 PM »

You're thinking of Fountainhead, which I'll be starting soon.

storch · « **Reply #12 on:** April 30, 2006, 07:02:14 PM »

what else would you expect someone of nash's ilk to think about ayn rand and her work?

Holden McGroin · « **Reply #13 on:** April 30, 2006, 07:06:55 PM »

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Originally posted by storch
what else would you expect someone of nash's ilk to think about ayn rand and her work?

I am not of "Nash's ilk", but I agree with him on this one. With some heavy editing it might be a decent read, but at it was written, well I put it down about a third of the way through and never picked it up again. And I got through Darwin's Origin. Talk about some dry reading....

lasersailor184 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 30, 2006, 09:11:57 PM »

I thought the same thing too, Holden. The first parts are really dry and slow. But about half way through the book it really picks up.