Atlas Shrugged - The Movie (88's Review)

smackaholic · Post by **smackaholic** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 11:44 am

The XM extreme right winger dude I listen to on occasion (Andrew Wilkow) has been pimping this movie pretty hard. He said it was great, but, then he is a big Ayn Rand fan. Sounds more like a wait for DVD release in 2 week kinda deal to me.

I suspect this movie will not do terribly well at the box office, especially since I have to drive halfway across the state to find a theater carrying it.

Carson · Post by **Carson** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 12:31 pm

There's a new movie out about politics and economic theory? Dude, I'll pass for Saw VIII.

Sin,

Gaming Losers that voted for Obama.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 1:39 pm

I'm sure it will be on Netflix in a matter of a month or two. And in 20 years they might make back their production costs.

MgoBlue-LightSpecial · Sat Apr 23, 2011 3:17 pm

You should get The Fountainhead from Netflix. The entertainment is in the fact it's so hilariously bad.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 3:26 pm

MgoBlue-LightSpecial wrote:You should get The Fountainhead from Netflix. The entertainment is in the fact it's so hilariously bad.

It's in the cue. I can't wait to see Gary Cooper try to act his way through Rand's tripe.

Carson · Post by **Carson** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 3:47 pm

Patricia Neal was not proud of that movie, either.

The dialogue is spoken faster than Speed Racer.

Interesting visual phallic symbolism with her and Gary Cooper at the end.

Truman · Post by **Truman** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 4:17 pm

Interesting take, 88. Most of the reviews I've read online from folks who actually paid to see it were pretty positive - although the ~~leftists~~ critics all seem to uniformly hate it. Big surprise.

Not sure how I ever missed this book. I think a trip to the library is definitely in order this week...

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 4:27 pm

Truman wrote:Interesting take, 88. Most of the reviews I've read online from folks who actually paid to see it were pretty positive - although the ~~leftists~~ critics all seem to uniformly hate it. Big surprise.

Not sure how I ever missed this book. I think a trip to the library is definitely in order this week...

It is full on tanking at the box office.

http://boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3143&p=.htm

The only people that like it are the Randheads who no doubt were sporting wood at the thought of those poor, poor corporate titans going on strike against that mean ol gubmint.

Truman · Post by **Truman** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 5:12 pm

"...especially since I have to drive halfway across the state to find a theater carrying it."

BSmack wrote:[]It is full on tanking at the box office.[/]

Fixed

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 5:40 pm

Truman wrote:"...especially since I have to drive halfway across the state to find a theater carrying it."

BSmack wrote:[]It is full on tanking at the box office.[/]
Fixed

Smackaholic lives in Connecticut. You drive halfway across that state for just about everything. We're not exactly talking about Texas.

Truman · Post by **Truman** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 5:59 pm

So a low-budget political drama playing in less than 10% of all US movie houses is supposed to gross revenues like Avatar(d)?

To be fair, Lib efforts don't play so hot either. Think about it: We get bombed with political rhetoric every day. Tough to yell at a newspaper, and Rachel and Rush can't hear your rants. At least here, we can debate the day's topics on relatively even ground. People go to movies to escape...

smackaholic · Post by **smackaholic** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 6:49 pm

BSmack wrote:
Truman wrote:"...especially since I have to drive halfway across the state to find a theater carrying it."

BSmack wrote:[]It is full on tanking at the box office.[/]
Fixed
Smackaholic lives in Connecticut. You drive halfway across that state for just about everything. We're not exactly talking about Texas.

this is true. plainville is about a 45 minute drive, which is technically, more like a 1/4 the way, but, it is on the other end of the hartford metro area and there are about 139 movie theaters between here and there. you would think a few of them might carry it. supposedly they are going to up the number of screens carrying it next week.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 7:02 pm

Truman wrote:So a low-budget political drama playing in less than 10% of all US movie houses is supposed to gross revenues like Avatar(d)?

To be fair, Lib efforts don't play so hot either. Think about it: We get bombed with political rhetoric every day. Tough to yell at a newspaper, and Rachel and Rush can't hear your rants. At least here, we can debate the day's topics on relatively even ground. People go to movies to escape...

Nobody is expecting that it should pull in a billion plus at the box office. But it should be able to turn a profit. That is if it is remotely entertaining. Fahrenheit 911 and Bowling for Columbine may not be up your alley, but they made money for the studio that released them. Super Size Me made money for the studio. Food Inc (a shit movie if there ever was one) made money. An Inconvenient Truth made money. Atlas Shrugged is looking like it won't even make back production costs in its theater run.

Truman · Post by **Truman** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 7:47 pm

BSmack wrote: Nobody is expecting that it should pull in a billion plus at the box office. But it should be able to turn a profit. That is if it is remotely entertaining. Fahrenheit 911 and Bowling for Columbine may not be up your alley, but they made money for the studio that released them. Super Size Me made money for the studio. Food Inc (a shit movie if there ever was one) made money. An Inconvenient Truth made money. Atlas Shrugged is looking like it won't even make back production costs in its theater run.

So you're comparing the production costs of liberal ~~hit-pieces~~ documentaries to a movie drama?

:?

Why anybody would lay down perfectly good money just to pick up L-TARD-grade, wing-nut talking points is beyond me.

If it gets yanked by next weekend, you're right. But Netflix and Redbox sales should impact the current $13M gap in their P&L considerably.

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BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 9:03 pm

Truman wrote:So you're comparing the production costs of liberal ~~hit-pieces~~ documentaries to a movie drama? :?

Why anybody would lay down perfectly good money just to pick up L-TARD-grade, wing-nut talking points is beyond me.

If it gets yanked by next weekend, you're right. But Netflix and Redbox sales should impact the current $13M gap in their P&L considerably.

The acid test is this weekend. They've added about 50% to the # of theaters showing the movie. If the per screen average stays level, then it has legs. If it sags like Annie's oatmeal filled tube socks, then the implosion will have begun.

So far it is not looking good.

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?pa ... rugged.htm

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 2:14 am

Based on this weekend, I'd say it would be a miracle if Atlas Shrugged is in theaters by Mothers Day.

Felix · Post by **Felix** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 7:05 pm

"I thought Atlas Shrugged was a little slow"
/s/
War and Peace

Terry in Crapchester · Tue Apr 26, 2011 5:07 pm

The only movies I see in theaters these days are movies my kids want to see. Since the beginning of the year, I've taken my 5-year-old to see Tangled and Yogi Bear, both at a second-run theater (can't beat $2/ticket). I don't think Atlas Shrugged is very high on the wish list of a 12-year-old or a 5-year-old.

In light of that fact, as well as 88's review and the topic of the movie, I think I'll pass. I might rent it when it comes available on Redbox, which, based on BSmack's comments, will probably be about this time next week.

As far as movies based on novels with a political bent, I'd be more excited if they were making a movie about Upton Sinclair's The Jungle. Or I might rent The Grapes of Wrath or To Kill a Mockingbird (book was much better than the movie, imho) instead.

Mace · Post by **Mace** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:17 pm

Terry in Crapchester wrote:Or I might rent..... To Kill a Mockingbird (book was much better than the movie, imho) instead.

True, but the movie was pretty damn good too.

smackaholic · Post by **smackaholic** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:48 pm

Has there ever been a movie that outdid the book? Can't ever remember reading that the book sucked but the movie was good.

Bizzarofelice · Post by **Bizzarofelice** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 12:33 am

Truman wrote: although the ~~leftists~~ critics all seem to uniformly hate it. Big surprise.

you are a moron

Not sure how I ever missed this book.

probably because you are a moron.

Truman · Post by **Truman** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 12:58 am

Cutting edge, Hoosier. Still writing our own copy, are we?

That wheelchair of yours slows the delivery, Gimp. Might wanna powwow with Biggie for a bit of assistance...

Or as we like to say in these parts…

"At least I’m not from St. Loser."

Bizzarofelice · Post by **Bizzarofelice** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 1:26 am

Truman wrote:Cutting edge, Hoosier. Still writing our own copy, are we?

That wheelchair of yours slows the delivery, Gimp. Might wanna powwow with Biggie for a bit of assistance...

Or as we like to say in these parts…

"At least I’m not from St. Loser."

St. Loser... where the people are literate and have actually read the books we espouse.

St. Loser... with many fine cultural institutions not called The Git-R-Done Theatre.

St. Loser... where we actually view the work in question before questioning the critics

St. Loser... where we respect critics as people with great cultural wisdom and not merely tools of Soros.

for some reason the vile lefty Bizzarofelice has actually read Atlas Shrugged and Fountainhead and Anthem and others. Truman has not, and doesn't understand why he hasn't

Truman · Post by **Truman** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:05 am

Bizzarofelice wrote: St. Loser... where the people are literate and have actually read the books we espouse.

St. Loser... with many fine cultural institutions not called The Git-R-Done Theatre.

St. Loser... where we actually view the work in question before questioning the critics

St. Loser... where we respect critics as people with great cultural wisdom and not merely tools of Soros.

Missed one:

What team?
You call it a town?
You’re outta time!
St. Loser!

Missed another: St. Loser… Second largest city in the state.

BTW, how’s that Congressional re-districting knife-fight between thieving Democrats working out for you all these days?

for some reason the vile lefty Bizzarofelice has actually read Atlas Shrugged and Fountainhead and Anthem and others. Truman has not, and doesn't understand why he hasn't

“Vile Lefty”? World’s a FAR more interesting place with a bit of diversity of opinion. Even when it’s delivered in third-person. 'Course, you Progressive-types are unusually quick to disagree.

My degree reads University of Missouri same as yours, Biz. Yeah I missed Rand’s novel. Probably because I was too busy trying to reconcile the musings of of Steinbeck, Sinclair, and Eugene Victor Debs and determine their relevance to Real Life in America during my undergrad...

Sorry, Biz. I’m sure you had every intention of getting around to posting a sentient point, but I don’t teach school, walk pickets, or collect unemployment like you liberal folk do. If you ever get around to thinking one up, kindly post it here, and I’ll do my best to respond….

Bizzarofelice · Post by **Bizzarofelice** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:12 am

Truman wrote: Probably because I was too busy trying to reconcile the musings of of Steinbeck, Sinclair, and Eugene Victor Debs and determine their relevance to Real Life in America during my undergrad...

I managed to read all those and Rand. In high school.

Go find a Steinbeck thread to talk in. You don't know what the fuck is going on in this thread.

Cuda · Post by **Cuda** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:17 am

Spoiler Alert: Steinbeck wanted to have bluescreen girls as his muses, but couldn't find any.

Felice and a few others will get this. Fuck the rest of youse

Truman · Post by **Truman** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:31 am

Bizzarofelice wrote:
Truman wrote: Probably because I was too busy trying to reconcile the musings of of Steinbeck, Sinclair, and Eugene Victor Debs and determine their relevance to Real Life in America during my undergrad...
I managed to read all those and Rand. In high school.

Sorry you weren't good enough to make the ball team, Biz. Pleased to see you made positive use of your time.

Go find a Steinbeck thread to talk in. You don't know what the fuck is going on in this thread.

Hate it when you St Loser guys wind up your cardigans and snap them in derision.

Interesting point, Biz. Oh, I'm well aware of what is going on in the thread... It's the novel I wish to read. Got a pretty good idea I've got the book's premise worked out all on my lonesome, what with interwebs 'n junk. But if I need help, I'll be sure to drop you a pm. We Mizzou alums are tight that way, right?

mvscal · Post by **mvscal** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:35 am

Bizzarofelice wrote:You don't know what the fuck is going on in this thread.

Or any other for that matter. I suppose we can at least agree that western Missouri is populated by clueless, classless, cousin fucking clodhoppers if on nothing else.

Bizzarofelice · Post by **Bizzarofelice** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:36 am

Truman wrote: Sorry you weren't good enough to make the ball team, Biz.

HA! I did that, too.

:dance:

you can't stop fucking up, can you?

Truman · Post by **Truman** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:48 am

mvscal wrote:
Bizzarofelice wrote:You don't know what the fuck is going on in this thread.
Or any other for that matter. I suppose we can at least agree that western Missouri is populated by clueless, classless, cousin fucking clodhoppers if on nothing else.

Which makes the irony of you getting run out of two separate Missouri Civil War threads by a "clueless, classless, cousin fucking clodhopper" that much more sweet.

Truman · Post by **Truman** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:50 am

Bizzarofelice wrote:
Truman wrote: Sorry you weren't good enough to make the ball team, Biz.

HA! I did that, too.

:dance:

you can't stop fucking up, can you?

Pocket pool doesn't count as a ball sport. But you have a point: Mom always said never argue with drunks or little children.

Bizzarofelice · Post by **Bizzarofelice** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:50 am

one more thing: if you like Jesus, you will not like Ayn Rand.

Truman · Post by **Truman** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:54 am

So it's an either-or prospect?

Bummer, Dude. What am I supposed to do with an open mind?

I've read the Qu'ran... Does that count?!

mvscal · Post by **mvscal** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:59 am

Truman wrote:Which makes the irony of you getting run out of two separate Missouri Civil War threads

Oh well, if you say so...

Stupid douche.

Bizzarofelice · Post by **Bizzarofelice** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 3:02 am

maybe not. If you like Jesus as a fashion icon or Broadway singer, the you can still like Rand.

if you like the philosophies he espouses, including religion itself, then you and Rand will be a difficult match.

Truman · Post by **Truman** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 3:05 am

mvscal wrote:
Truman wrote:Which makes the irony of you getting run out of two separate Missouri Civil War threads
Oh well, if you say so...

Thanks, mvscal. Knew it was only a matter of time before you'd see the folly of your lies and come to agree.

Truman · Post by **Truman** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 3:11 am

Bizzarofelice wrote:maybe not. If you like Jesus as a fashion icon or Broadway singer, the you can still like Rand.

if you like the philosophies he espouses, including religion itself, then you and Rand will be a difficult match.

Yeah, that "love one another" shit pisses me off.

Tell you what, Biz... If you're THAT concerned, I can pm you my cell and you can read me the inoffensive parts. Or I can try to work my way through it all on my own. The Qu'ran didn't leave me wanting to lop off domes... Well, 'cept L-TARD's. But I wanted to do that before I read it. Does that count?!

Bizzarofelice · Post by **Bizzarofelice** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 3:19 am

You never read the book, so how would you know what I'm talking about?

Truman · Post by **Truman** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 3:31 am

Bizzarofelice wrote:You never read the book, so how would you know what I'm talking about?

I've read lots of books, Biz, but trust me: Nobody ever knows what the hell you're talking about. For God's sake, Z, you read like BBQ Jones tonite.

LTS TRN 2 · Post by **LTS TRN 2** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 5:34 am

So..anyone actually read the essays, screeds and "novels" of Alisa Zinov'yevna Rosenbaum?

Reading the tedious attempts here at offering an opinion on this curious barracuda bitch, I'd say no.

Thus it's futile to offer any actual insight to her bizarre attraction, her slimy attachment to current rapacious capitalist crooks, or her utterly fatuous claim to being a "philosopher."

As to her status as one of the greatest frauds in the history of modern pop culture, you're the evidence of "things not seen"--i.e, any credibility of any aspect of her shallow harping rants being verified.

Anyone can decry the grotesque crimes of the Stalinist purges, but.....?...her FAVORITE U.S. president--the only one who could pass her steel-edged muster..?

"I'm not a Lincoln..I'm just a Ford"