LarryB

Sadly, this movie is not about political incorrectness because whatever humor it attempts to generate is at the expense of the unprotected classes — Christians, Jews, Whites, Republicans, etc. The protected classes that do appear — e.g., Blacks and Gays — remain untouched.

Aside from that, there is nothing here that is even remotely clever or amusing. It is about a boorish comedian doing his best to get a reaction from supposedly unsuspecting "normal" folks with his bathroom humor and childish antics. I use the word "supposedly" because there are plenty of clues to suggest at least half of his victims know the script, and are probably actors. They play along a little too well (including Pamela).

I certainly have no problem with the segment in the Christian church, showing those "true believers" for the brainwashed idiots that they are. But I got no laughs from it ... only concern for the future of our nation.

At best, this is a poorly done SNL skit ... and certainly not worth the cost of a theater admission, in my opinion.

This film demonstrates how easily the state uses the psychiatric profession to unjustly incarcerate citizens, with full permission of family members, and eventually the victim themselves.

The scene of the "mind police" taking Viv (Miranda Richardson) out of a restaurant in broad daylight, and her struggle that ends with pushing her purse into the hands of a friend as she is brought into submission, is heart-wrenching.

Ayn Rand's groundbreaking philosophy is impeccably presented.

The 1949 film continues to find audience even though it shows its age in the stilted acting and overdone musical score. I've seen the film a dozen times over the years and continue to be fascinated each time.

It amuses me that the negative reviews in almost every case are based on an objection to Rand's philosophy of individualism. Need it be pointed out that these are the very collectivists that Howard Roarck was up against in the film? They haven't gone away, folks?they are still with us.

Maybe it is the libertarian philosophy that explains why Rand's books continue to sell in the millions, and why people continue to find meaning in this film 50 years later.