based on the reviews of the "experts" who panned this movie. It isn't surprising as movie critics tend to be of the same ilk as those who write for the New York Times and Washington Post.
While reading their reviews, it is noted they tend to rip apart the acting and dialog, but fail to mention the message of the story. Perhaps it is because they are of the same mindset as two of the story's protagonists (Orren Boyle and James Taggart)
No wonder the critics don't like this film. Besides the fact that it didn't invlolve gratutious sex, gunfights, car chases, explosions and screaming super heroes riding the blast wave of those explosions, It does hold the core values of those critics up for close scrutiny and and reveals just how morally corrupt those twisted values are.
This is a very good film and an even better novel. Not necessarily for the acting and dialogue but for the message contained in the story.
Sadly, there are indications that the remaining two parts will not be made.
This only points to the fact that our society is farther along the path that Ayn Rand prophosied.
Places like Detroit, Atlanta, and New Orleans have repeatedly elected leadership that promised their populations "money for nothing" Sadly, this is the same mindset that enabled the election of Barack Obama with the end result being an unquestioning loyalty to those who seek total control. This is very effectively portrayed in the film
It is also interesting to note that Ayn Rand foresaw unelected government authority running rampant. This has been manifested with the appointment of "Czars" and the creation of different government agencies that are not accountable to anyone.
Yet, we have a populace that prefers "American Idol", ESPN, "Dancing with the Stars" and any number of other "reality" shows, to any sort of entertaiment that requires individuals to engage in meaningful thought.
While reading their reviews, it is noted they tend to rip apart the acting and dialog, but fail to mention the message of the story. Perhaps it is because they are of the same mindset as two of the story's protagonists (Orren Boyle and James Taggart)
No wonder the critics don't like this film. Besides the fact that it didn't invlolve gratutious sex, gunfights, car chases, explosions and screaming super heroes riding the blast wave of those explosions, It does hold the core values of those critics up for close scrutiny and and reveals just how morally corrupt those twisted values are.
This is a very good film and an even better novel. Not necessarily for the acting and dialogue but for the message contained in the story.
Sadly, there are indications that the remaining two parts will not be made.
This only points to the fact that our society is farther along the path that Ayn Rand prophosied.
Places like Detroit, Atlanta, and New Orleans have repeatedly elected leadership that promised their populations "money for nothing" Sadly, this is the same mindset that enabled the election of Barack Obama with the end result being an unquestioning loyalty to those who seek total control. This is very effectively portrayed in the film
It is also interesting to note that Ayn Rand foresaw unelected government authority running rampant. This has been manifested with the appointment of "Czars" and the creation of different government agencies that are not accountable to anyone.
Yet, we have a populace that prefers "American Idol", ESPN, "Dancing with the Stars" and any number of other "reality" shows, to any sort of entertaiment that requires individuals to engage in meaningful thought.
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