Atlas Shrugged II: The Strike

Name: Atlas Shrugged II: The Strike
Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery
Released: October 12, 2012
Duration: 111 min
Rating: 26
Cast: Esai Morales, Jason Beghe, Patrick Fabian, Samantha Mathis

2012

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20th Century Fox Home Entertainment | Release Date: October 12, 2012 | PG-13

Starring: Esai Morales, Jason Beghe, Patrick Fabian, Samantha Mathis

Summary: The global economy is on the brink of collapse. Unemployment has risen to 24%. Gas is now $42 per gallon. Brilliant creators, from artists to industrialists, continue to mysteriously disappear at the hands of the unknown. Dagny Taggart, Vice President in Charge of Operations for Taggart Transcontinental, has discovered what may very well beThe global economy is on the brink of collapse. Unemployment has risen to 24%. Gas is now $42 per gallon. Brilliant creators, from artists to industrialists, continue to mysteriously disappear at the hands of the unknown. Dagny Taggart, Vice President in Charge of Operations for Taggart Transcontinental, has discovered what may very well be the answer to a mounting energy crisis - found abandoned amongst the ruins of a once productive factory, a revolutionary motor that could seemingly power the World. But, the motor is dead... there is no one left to decipher its secret... and, someone is watching. It's a race against the clock to find the inventor before the motor of the World is stopped for good. Who is John Galt? [The Strike Productions]… Expand

Director: John Putch

Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 111 min

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Steve Persall

Oct 12, 2012

The relevant question now isn't who John Galt is, but how much demand there will be for what the producers supply. Read full review

Wesley Morris

Oct 12, 2012

For some, Atlas Shrugged Part II is a ridiculous movie. For others, it's scripture. Read full review

Manohla Dargis

Oct 17, 2012

The producers are going to have to hire a better director if they want moviegoers to be curious enough about this Galt guy to buy a ticket for the presumptive third and final chapter. Read full review

Mark Jenkins

Oct 12, 2012

Everything about it screams mid-20th century. Rather than refresh the cast with new actors, the producers would have done better to just digitally reanimate Patricia Neal and Gary Cooper, the stars of the 1949 adaptation of Rand's "The Fountainhead." Read full review

Sheri Linden

Oct 18, 2012

Budgetary constraints aside, director John Putch struggles to find balance or generate a single spark from the clunky mix of romance, political diatribe and thriller. Read full review

Alan Scherstuhl

Oct 16, 2012

Seriously, if this is the best promotion of itself that the free market can manage, it really would benefit from the help of a Ministry of Culture or something. Read full review

Scott Tobias

Oct 12, 2012

The specific problem with Part II is that a second act of huffery and puffery don't get it anywhere. Read full review

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tomkat

Oct 14, 2012

If you are interested in our country and the upcoming election, you must see Atlas Shrugged II. As you watch this movie and are unable to compare it to what is happening to this country then you obviously are not paying attention. Scary what this woman was able to see coming!

4 of 11 users found this helpful47

tcpipman

Oct 13, 2012

While still low budget the second part of this story captures the current struggle between the prouducers andthe takers. The acting is good and the story compelling.

3 of 9 users found this helpful36

bc1nurse

Oct 13, 2012

Overall, avery nice movie. The major negative would be that if you do not have an open mind to a differing viewpoint you might perceive this as threatening your basic beliefs. But if you value diversity in the expression of those ideas, I believe that you will enjoy this experience.

7 of 15 users found this helpful78

picketf

Mar 23, 2013

Stiffest movie I saw in a looooong time. In fact the second part comes off more like an episode of Seth McFarlane's protagonist from "American Dad" in that a series of unbelievable events make up a satire of conservative soup/world views, except the point is *yawn* huh?? If part 1 was to beStiffest movie I saw in a looooong time. In fact the second part comes off more like an episode of Seth McFarlane's protagonist from "American Dad" in that a series of unbelievable events make up a satire of conservative soup/world views, except the point is *yawn* huh?? If part 1 was to be rated side by side with this movie it would win 10:1... so I thought the first movie had at least some good story development and character and was very disappointed with the current cast and screenwriting to be honest I had to fight to stay awake...… Expand

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Bobbo

Jul 8, 2013

Another boring science fiction movie about the grossly inflated importance of those who hold the most capital. The first one wasn't bad enough. Seriously why do fringe ideologues, such as Greens and Libertarians, rely on science fiction technology to make their argument? The Greens thinkAnother boring science fiction movie about the grossly inflated importance of those who hold the most capital. The first one wasn't bad enough. Seriously why do fringe ideologues, such as Greens and Libertarians, rely on science fiction technology to make their argument? The Greens think there is a oil company conspiracy holding the electric car back, the Libertarians think there is a government conspiracy holding the electric train back.… Expand

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Kadeemluvmusic

Nov 4, 2012

Nothing new in Atlas Shrugged: Part 2. Still one of the crappiest movies since Part 1. It's even more crappier than Bucky Larson: Born To Be A Star. Don't even think about Parts 3 or 4.

4 of 6 users found this helpful42

SidneyStratton

Oct 13, 2012

A cult movie - one that's actually intended for members of a cult. If you're not already a True Believer in the cult of teen fave Ayn Rand, and her tinker-toy theories of life, this movie offers you nothing but boring, ham-handed attempts indoctrination taken by the gallon from one of theA cult movie - one that's actually intended for members of a cult. If you're not already a True Believer in the cult of teen fave Ayn Rand, and her tinker-toy theories of life, this movie offers you nothing but boring, ham-handed attempts indoctrination taken by the gallon from one of the most ridiculous novels ever written. There's a reason Part 1 bombed, and it's the same reason this one is bombing too. If, however, you have taken the Ayn oath and see the world on Rand-o-vision, then you'll probably give it a 10.… Expand

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