Atlas

Atlas (2024)★ 5.9/10

PG-13 · US · 118 min · May 24, 2024

  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi

Directed by: Brad Peyton

Written by: Leo Sardarian, Aron Eli Coleite

A brilliant data analyst with a deep distrust of AI finds it may be her only hope when her mission to capture a renegade robot goes awry.

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TTony_ChanAugust 9, 2024
This movie was way better than I thought it would be. It has a really tight, engaging story that keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time. It's got everything from space adventures to alien battles. The movie is all about the growth and self-regulation of AI and raises some serious questions about the dangers of technological advancement. The big question is, will AI become self-aware, turn against humans, or even wipe us out? It's really thought-provoking. Overall, I think this movie does a great job at both the conceptualization and the execution.
MMaurice_BuckleyAugust 9, 2024
This movie definitely puts in some effort with its cool special effects. It's not all action-packed fights, but there are some exciting climax moments and final battles. Overall, the plot is pretty flat, with Jennifer Lopez's character mostly talking to the AI and taking down the bad guy without much trouble. However, Jennifer Lopez's acting feels a bit stiff, especially when she's crying, like she's trying too hard. And Simu Liu plays the villain like a robot, without much personality there to leave a lasting impression.
AAnn_WeeksJune 23, 2024
The action scenes are decent, but the special effects fall short. The plot is cliché; in some places, it feels like the production team copied elements from other films and pieced them together in this one. The portrayal of the female lead is inconsistent, creating confusion about the story's central focus. Additionally, many of the details presented in the film lack sufficient conviction and believability.
OOwen_MayJune 23, 2024
Unfortunately, having high expectations led to a disappointing viewing. The plot heavily relies on music to create the vibes, but even for someone like me, who easily gets carried away by music, couldn't really feel the emotional moments in this film. The storyline is very cliché, with only a few clever details sprinkled throughout. Simu Liu clearly struggles to play the villain, as his expressions come off as stiff, and his movements seem comical. However, he's pretty good at playing the hero, as his demeanor proves he's not a lousy actor.
CCarmen_WiseJune 6, 2024
This movie is basically a mix of various sci-fi blockbusters and even games. This makes it easy for the audience to predict the lead role's character development, the plot's unfolding, and the emotional climax. However, the film still delivers ample entertainment and emotional impact, thanks to the outstanding performance of the female lead, excellent special effects, and detailed depictions of the mecha.
RRoy_SchaeferJune 6, 2024
This movie pleasantly surprised me. While the plot has a satirical element that may come across as a bit childish, I didn't expect it to be profoundly logical to begin with, considering its objective being mainly to entertain. Despite a few illogical moments, it's still an imaginative science fiction movie. Overall, it's pretty enjoyable.
Llee1989June 6, 2024
It's a pretty decent film recently released by Netflix, centering around the themes of robots and AI intelligence. The visuals are impressive, the fight scenes thrilling, and there are minimal fillers. You can detect influences from classic films, and the director's strong execution rejuvenates the story which could otherwise be kinda clichéd. Simu Liu truly leaves a lasting impression with his sinister and cunning portrayal, even with limited screen time. All in all, it's a good choice for a Friday night popcorn movie.
Ccola-boraSeptember 1, 2024
Este filme é basicamente uma mistura de vários blockbusters de ficção científica e até mesmo de jogos. Isso facilita para o público prever o desenvolvimento do personagem principal, o desenrolar do enredo e o clímax. No entanto, o filme ainda proporciona amplo entretenimento e impacto emocional, graças à excelente atuação da protagonista feminina, efeitos especiais impressionantes e detalhadas representações dos mechas.
SSolomon_PorterSeptember 1, 2024
Este filme me surpreendeu positivamente. Embora o enredo tenha um elemento satírico que pode parecer um pouco infantil, eu não esperava que fosse profundamente lógico desde o início, considerando que seu objetivo principal é entreter. Apesar de alguns momentos ilógicos, ainda é um filme de ficção científica imaginativo. No geral, é bem divertido.
BBetsy_LindseySeptember 1, 2024
É um filme bastante decente lançado recentemente pela Netflix, centrado nos temas de robôs e inteligência artificial. Os visuais são impressionantes, as cenas de luta empolgantes, e com poucos enchimentos. É possível perceber influências de filmes clássicos, e a forte execução do diretor rejuvenesce a história, que de outra forma poderia ser meio clichê. Simu Liu deixa uma impressão marcante com sua interpretação sinistra e inteligente, mesmo com pouco tempo de tela. No geral, é uma boa escolha para um filme de sexta à noite com pipoca.
AAlison_OlsenAugust 27, 2024
Esta es básicamente una mezcla de varios éxitos de taquilla de ciencia ficción e incluso de algunos juegos. Esto hace que sea fácil para el público predecir el desarrollo del personaje principal, el de la trama y el clímax emocional. Sin embargo, la película sigue siendo muy entretenida y emotiva, gracias a la excelente interpretación de la protagonista y los magníficos efectos especiales.
HHerbert_HatfieldAugust 27, 2024
Fui sorprendida gratamente. Aunque la trama tiene un elemento satírico que puede parecer un poco infantil, fui sorprendida por su profundidad ya que en realidad su objetivo principal es entretener. A pesar de algunos momentos extraños, sigue siendo una película de ciencia ficción creativa y entretenida. En rasgos generales, es bastante agradable.

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