Yeah. Mostly I tried to go based on their IMDB picture as long as I could recognize them. For the second Lillian the picture that came up was nothing like the actress so I had to find that picture another way.
Yeah, I'm not sure on the legality of screen captures from the movie, but it could help some people with perspective.
Don't know if you want to do any more to this but I did some screen captures from AS1 and AS2 of all the actors. Happy to email a link to them. They would be more indicative of the actors in their roles on your poll page. Don't want to violate any copyrights without permission though.
I'll probably be setting myself up with this comment, but I doubt you could dumb Atlas Shrugged down enough and still get the point across to the people who need it the most.
I actually really liked the entire cast of the second movie the best (with the exception of John Galt, Polaha was exceptional in that role). Rearden in the second movie came off as I pictured him in the novel: a tougher, no nonsense, New Jersey businessman.
How about a graphic novel for our literarily dumbed-down audiences? Then you wouldn't have to find and pay recurring actors. Get an artist accustomed to depicting super heroes...
Thanks for the poll. In AS III I thought Polaha did a decent job of holding up the absolute character of the Galt image. His acting was fluid and, as should be, strength is shown in gentleness since no need for posturing... I think he held his own and gave Galt a very human side. As for Dagny, my personal opinion, this time around was a- no. ASI & ASII had more stamina and strength. I was frustrated that she (Regan) just did not come across with the necessary fire within. On the other hand, I loved the James Taggart guy- perfect for the part! I hope they keep him for an eventual TV series. Also, ALL the moochers were real sleaz balls! Every one of them played well the part- even President Thompson was so convencing.
I completed the poll. Also, I have a lingering thought that I would like input on. While I enjoyed the movies, it seemed many references throughout, we're left incomplete because they lacked there relevant connections. The book is just too much to squeeze into three movies. Has the idea of a 12 part mini series been considered? Should it be? Is there better way to bring a greater fullness of this masterpiece to visual media? I recommend the book regularly. I also suggest the audio version due to the length and because we live in a perpetually distracted society? Thoughts? Suggestions?
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This was mostly just for fun to see what people thought of the different actors across the three movies.
Yeah, I'm not sure on the legality of screen captures from the movie, but it could help some people with perspective.
Ragnar, and Mulligan are only in one movie a piece. As far as IMDB is concerned.
Being a theater person and a huge Ayn Rand fan, I would have loved to be an on-site acting coach.
In AS III I thought Polaha did a decent job of holding up the absolute character of the Galt image. His acting was fluid and, as should be, strength is shown in gentleness since no need for posturing... I think he held his own and gave Galt a very human side. As for Dagny, my personal opinion, this time around was a- no. ASI & ASII had more stamina and strength. I was frustrated that she (Regan) just did not come across with the necessary fire within. On the other hand, I loved the James Taggart guy- perfect for the part! I hope they keep him for an eventual TV series.
Also, ALL the moochers were real sleaz balls! Every one of them played well the part- even President Thompson was so convencing.
Thoughts? Suggestions?
Did I leave anyone out?