The nude body of Helen Mirren

A review of "The Passion of Ayn Rand". 

I agree with the negative critics of this movie. And no, I'm not a follower of that late, cultish wacko Ayn Rand. I just don't think the movie is good enough.

It's not a *bad* movie either, but to people new to Rand and her movement, it comes across as relatively incomprehensible. You don't get a real feel for her ideas, her novels, or her background. Perhaps I feel this way because I live in Sweden, where Rand is almost unknown (even I was initially confused by the movie, and I know more about her than the average Svensson).

Maybe Americans, who know some of the background, can look differently at "The Passion of Ayn Rand"? Of course, the actors are brilliant, but that's another show.

Personally, I call the movie "The nude body of Helen Mirren". LOL! The sex is very explicit. Apparently, Barbara Brandon (who wrote the book the movie is based on) was somewhat disappointed by the sheer number of sex scenes. But I guess it's difficult to make a movie about Rand without a lot of sex, since her love life was notoriously messy, and also affected the leadership of her movement. Prudish viewers, you have been warned.

All things considered, I give this movie three stars. It deserves more in terms of acting, but overall, I don't think "The Passion of Ayn Rand" is the best production around.