Atlas Shrugged: Part III
Atlas Shrugged: Part III

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Atlas Shrugged: Part III

2014
Movie
99 min
English

In a post-apocalyptic America, the iron fist of the totalitarian government seeks to crush one mysterious man named John Galt, who has the power and influence to change everything...

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IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes0%
Google Users23%
Director: James ManeraGenres: Drama, Mystery, Romance

Plot Summary

In a society grappling with societal collapse, Dagny Taggart struggles to keep her railroad running amidst widespread government control and economic devastation. As key industrialists and thinkers disappear, she must uncover the mystery behind the vanishing of these individuals and the philosophical movement that threatens to dismantle the world as she knows it. The search for the enigmatic John Galt becomes paramount to understanding the future of humanity.

Critical Reception

The final installment of the Atlas Shrugged film trilogy received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. It was widely criticized for its simplistic portrayal of complex philosophical ideas, weak character development, and poor production values. Many found the film to be a tedious and uninspired adaptation of Ayn Rand's seminal novel.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely panned for its heavy-handed exposition and lack of cinematic polish.

  • Considered a disappointing and underwhelming conclusion to the film series.

  • Criticized for failing to capture the nuances of Ayn Rand's philosophical novel.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally echo critical sentiment, with many finding the film to be boring, preachy, and poorly acted. Some appreciate its adherence to the source material's philosophy, but this is often overshadowed by complaints about the overall quality of the filmmaking.

Fun Fact

The film was largely self-funded through an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign, raising over $1.5 million, yet still struggled with production challenges.

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