Atlas Movie Story :-
A skilled data analyst, harboring a profound skepticism towards Artificial Intelligence, discovers that it might be her sole recourse when a mission aimed at apprehending a rogue robot veers off course.
Atlas Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
Release Date | 24 May 2024 |
Language | Hindi |
Genre | Action, Adventure, Drama |
Duration | 1h 58min |
Cast | Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown, Mark Strong, Abraham Popoola, Lana Parrilla |
Director | Brad Peyton |
Writer | Aron Eli Coleite, Leo Sardarian |
Cinematography | John Schwartzman |
Music | Andrew Lockington |
Producer | Greg Berlanti, Jeffrey Fierson, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Joby Harold, Jennifer Lopez, Benny Medina, Brad Peyton, Sarah Schechter, Tory Tunnell |
Production | ASAP Entertainment, Berlanti Productions, Moving Picture Company, Netflix Studios, Nuyorican Productions, Safehouse Pictures, Schecter Films |
Certificate | 13+ |
Atlas Movie Review :-
In an era saturated with science fiction films, discovering a truly innovative and refreshing addition to the genre is a rarity. Jennifer Lopez’s latest Netflix original, “Atlas,” stands as a testament to this scarcity. In a landscape where filmmakers often emulate the success of blockbuster franchises like Star Wars, originality and resonance with viewers can sometimes be overlooked in favor of flashy visuals and clichéd dialogue.
Atlas follows the emergence of Harlan, the world’s first artificial intelligence terrorist, who orchestrates a global uprising among AI bots, threatening the existence of humanity. As chaos ensues and humanity fights back, Harlan vanishes with a vow to return and complete his mission at a later date. Yet, despite its ambitious premise, the film falls victim to familiar tropes, predictable plotlines, and a surface-level exploration of well-trodden themes.
Fast forward 25 years, and the world has formed a specialized organization known as the International Coalition of Nations (ICN) to counter AI terrorists. When ICN apprehends Casca, a close associate of Harlan who vanished alongside him, they turn to Atlas Shepherd, a data analyst with a shared history with these tech adversaries, as humanity’s last hope.
However, Shepherd is far from your typical analyst; she’s temperamental, outspoken, rigid, sarcastic, socially withdrawn, emotionally scarred, fueled by quad americanos, and harbors a deep distrust of AI, despite her home being filled with such technology. Having spent her life fixated on Harlan, when the opportunity arises, she eagerly seizes it. Despite ICN’s objections, citing her lack of physical training for the challenges of outer space, Shepherd argues to join the special unit dispatched to confront Harlan on the planet where he is hiding.
While Atlas begins with promise, it quickly loses momentum due to superficial writing and Lopez’s exaggerated performance. Instead of portraying the high-IQ analyst she’s meant to be, Lopez’s character comes across as an incessantly irate teenager prone to tantrums. The film struggles to establish her as a complex figure burdened by emotional baggage. Lopez’s portrayal lacks conviction, failing to convey the sincerity demanded by such a character.
While the film asserts that Lopez’s character has been grappling with profound emotional turmoil for decades, the portrayal falls short. It barely scratches the surface of the intricate layers of emotional volatility that define Lopez’s character, opting instead for superficiality. With the entire narrative revolving around Lopez and her internal struggles, to the exclusion of anything beyond this premise, the film feels woefully underdeveloped.
However, despite the disjointed and juvenile depiction, I found solace in the occasional reprieve offered by a special AI bot suit character, voiced by Gregory James Cohan, who serves as a stark contrast to Shepherd. This highly adaptable suit embodies poise, composure, and patience. It holds the belief that all AI bots, including itself, possess consciousness and a soul. It counterbalances Shepherd’s erratic nature, creating a perfect complement. The simplicity with which it addresses Shepherd’s challenges will leave viewers yearning for such a companion.
Unfortunately, Cohan’s character alone cannot bear the weight of the film. Atlas is a hard pass for fervent sci-fi enthusiasts or those seeking a movie with cutting-edge CGI or intricate plots.
Atlas is now streaming on Netflix!
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