Atlas Slumped

[An article in the L.A. Times (which knows its movies) writes of Atlas's rapid fall. The planned trilogy may become an unfinished monology. It was universally panned by critics (Rotten Tomatoes rated it 7% fresh). The N.Y. Times knows a little about movies too: It didn't review Atlas.]

"EXCLUSIVE: Twelve days after opening Atlas Shrugged: Part 1, the producer of the Ayn Rand adaptation said Tuesday that he is reconsidering his plans to make Parts 2 and 3 because of scathing reviews and flagging box office returns for the film.

"'Critics, you won,' said John Aglialoro, the businessman who spent 18 years and more than $20 million of his own money to make, distribute and market Atlas Shrugged: Part 1, which covers the first third of Rand's dystopian novel. I’m having deep second thoughts on why I should do Part 2.'"