Intro"Atlas Shrugged: Part II" (2012), the second in a trilogy of American science fiction drama films, is based upon Ayn Rand's unique "Atlas Shrugged". The motion picture was directed by John Putch and starred Samantha Mathis, Jason Beghe, and Esai Morales.
Plot SynopsisThe plot continues from first part, and the primary lead character, Dagny Taggart, has a hard time to keep her late father's railroad business afloat amidst a serious economic decline and governmental disturbance. The state of affairs is aggravated by the disappearance of the world's leading innovators, artists, and service magnates, contributing to the collapse of the global economy.
Dagny aims to establish a motor powered by static electrical energy with the aid of a researcher named Quentin Daniels. On the other hand, her love interest and former company partner, Hank Rearden, sells his innovative metal alloy to Ken Danagger, who mysteriously vanishes quickly after the deal. After another influential innovator, Quentin, likewise disappears, Dagny pilots a plane to follow him to Colorado, unwittingly speeding towards a concealed paradise, known as Galt's Gulch, a sanctuary for those who have vanished.
Mysterious Disappearances & The Story of John GaltThe movie theme's revolves around developments being suppressed by administration and the concept of the human spirit battling versus financial and social turmoil. The mysterious question "Who is John Galt?"-- an expression often used in the movie to express helplessness, anguish, and the failure of conventional knowledge-- gets partial lighting in this part two. John Galt is revealed to be an engineer discovered in this paradise, who is likewise the individual leading the strike of intellectuals and responsible for the disappearances. He invites Dagny into their community but she refuses, choosing to eliminate the deteriorating state in the outdoors world.
Federal Government Meddling & Final ActIn the real life, U.S. federal government presents 'Directive 10-289', aiming to prevent job losses by avoiding entrepreneurs from closing or leaving their services. Under this directive, Hank Rearden, who has been dealing with trials due to his reluctant sale of Rearden Metal, ends up being more disenchanted with the society and disappears, joining Galt's Gulch.
When Dagny returns, she finds the decay of society has actually worsened, with the federal government's policies triggering further decrease. The film ends with her appealing to stop the 'destroyer,' describing John Galt, unaware that she has sensations for him.
Total Reception"Atlas Shrugged: Part II" captures Ayn Rand's viewpoint of objectivism and the concept of 'a strike of minds.' Nevertheless, the film, like its predecessor, was met mainly negative evaluations from critics, with appreciation for its concepts however criticism for its execution.
The film checks out themes of state interference and individual flexibility, matching real-world financial and political disputes-- making it highly appropriate regardless of being based upon Rand's mid-20th-century book. The story ends on an appealing note, leaving the viewers curious about the finale in "Atlas Shrugged: Part III".
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