Ping.
There really isn’t an abridged version but I have seen Cliff’s Notes (or the like) for the book. Also looking forward to Part III.
Watched part I and part II a couple weeks ago from on demand. Should NOT have done it so close. Couldn’t get over the differences between the two Dagney’s, Reardons, and Francisco’s. MUCH preferred the actors in the first movie. The Dagney in the 2nd looked like she was tired, and just going through the motions. However, it does go right along with the book, which is refreshing!
Thanks for the ping. ASII goes “live” in my Netflix queue that same day.
I saw it on Amazon a week ago. It’s a whole new cast. And sad to say, it’s not great. But it’s definitely worth a watch.