CRM114

The idea seems goofy. Atlas Shrugged set in the present? Meh.

I enjoyed the book The Fountainhead and it's theme of individualism in art. The movie with Spencer Tracey was brutal, however. I think that book would have translated much better into a modern movie.

CRM114

I don't know about Rand but Darwin never had any deathbed conversion.

Ash Ketchum

Ummm, that was Gary Cooper in THE FOUNTAINHEAD, not Spencer Tracy...

...and Patricia Neal, who died last year.

grundle

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-relea...119063899.html

ATLAS SHRUGGED Fans Shock Theater Chains

Theater chains inundated with requests from fans. Producers look to expand to more than 80 Cities

CULVER CITY, Calif., April 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Based on the film's recent fan-based grassroots uprising, "The Strike" Productions today announced it will be expanding the initial release of the Atlas Shrugged movie from 11 markets to over 50.

"AMC called directly to report their online contact system was being hit too hard. They requested we direct traffic to a specific address just to handle the volume," said producer Harmon Kaslow.

"While it's unusual for showtimes to be listed this early, the doors of the exhibitors have been thoroughly beaten down by Ayn's fans. Many of the theaters are now posting showtimes so tickets can be pre-purchased," continued Kaslow. "And, theaters and showtimes are now being reported as sold-out."

Fandango.com lists the 7:00pm showing at Regal Cinema's Union Square Theater in New York City as "sold out."

"Our online 'Demand Atlas!' service has been receiving an incredible amount of traffic since launch," said Scott DeSapio, Online Marketing Director of the film. "After toping the charts at another web site as the 'Hottest Demand Worldwide' for more than a week, we decided to build our own in-house 'Demand Atlas!' feature to better service Ayn Rand fans. We're completely blown away by the response."

"Our fans have spoken, and we have directed our booking agents to expand the release of Atlas Shrugged into the major theaters located in more than 80 cities across America," announced Kaslow. "Of course, until we're locked down, fans still need to let us know where the movie should play by coming to our website and demanding Atlas to their city."

"As a direct result of fans in Atlanta demanding Atlas, we immediately set about booking a theater. The current report is that the theater is already sold out for a number of shows on Friday, April 15, 2011 - opening day. We couldn't be more excited." concluded Kaslow.

For up to date theater information, visit http://www.atlasshruggedpart1.com/theaters

Fans can "Demand Atlas!" at http://www.atlasshruggedpart1.com/demand

Groucho

It's the next Passion of Christ!

starman9000

It's the next Left Behind!

RichC2

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/reviewsnews.php?id=74746

Groucho

Not going to bother reading a review for this. Critics are, by their very profession, moochers of the highest order.

Hokeyboy

This is gonna make The Omega Code look like Fireproof!! SOMEHOW!!!

foofighters7

Kirk Cameron must be cursing god right now that he wasn't in this.

Josh-da-man

Roger Ebert's review

He loved it, four stars!

Groucho

What an awkward production still:

NIMH Rat

^^^ Hmm, looks arch, overdetermined, and stiff...much like the novel!

Panda Phil

So let me see if I got this.

1. Its a movie about how poor hardworking rich people are being oppressed by bloodsucking plebs like you and me?

2. If I don't like it I'm a godless liberal who hates America?

3. It should be about as lighthearted and entertaining as a movie version of the Bible?

RichC2

Actually I think a movie version of the Bible, done hard R, would be vastly superior. I mean that book has it all -- hookers, violent deaths, sci-fi/magic, nudity.

Sort of wish Your Highness did/was better, they could have made a great stoner comedy out of it as a sequel.

Jaymole

The only positive review so far on Rotten Tomatoes comes from the right leaning New York Post....isn't that a shock!!

But I'm sure their are some people who will say that all the other reviewers are biased as they are looking through liberal tinted glasses.

Panda Phil

"Line?"


Well you know, the 'Mainstream Liberal Media' and all.

Solid Snake

I've always wanted to read this thing..just..cuz..well it seems interesting. Visually and topicwise..this thing should've been a period set film.

Hokeyboy

The Drive-By Media is crucifying this holy work.

RocShemp

That is so true. Hell, how many books have you read where a couple is busy fucking and some guy runs into their room and rams a spear through both their genitals?

And let's not forget about the incest. After Lot and his daughters fled the destruction of Sodom and Gomorra, he holed up with them in a cave. His daughters became upset that they'd never have kids so they got their dad drunk and took turns fucking him.

starman9000

That's not the only one, the people who made the movie love it too:

Panda Phil

Damn. I hope those theaters have jizz moppers on standby.

Jaymole

Those Ayn Rand fans deserve what awaits them

Numanoid

Coming in at a whopping 6% at rottentomatoes.

Ketamine

Right, but 86% positive from moviegoers. I typically have more faith in them.