Atlas

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	Jennifer Lopez	Atlas Shepherd
	Simu Liu	Harlan Shepherd
	Sterling K. Brown	Colonel Elias Banks
	Gregory James Cohan	Smith
	Abraham Popoola	Casca Decius
	Lana Parrilla	Val Shepherd
	Mark Strong	Gen. Jake Boothe
	Briella Guiza	Young Atlas Shepherd
	Adia Smith-Eriksson	Ranger West
	Logan Hunt	Ranger Hughes
	Jared Shimabukuro	Ranger Shindo
	Ashley J. Hicks	Ranger Ora
	Paul Ganus	Ranger Rodman
	Zoe Boyle	Zoe
	Howland Wilson	Tech
	Justin Walker White	SFS Commander
	Michelangelo Hyeon	SFS Technician
	Gloria Cole	Arc Pilot
	Vaughn Johseph	News Anchor
	Surpreet Bedi	News Anchor
	Lorraine Tai	News Anchor
	Greg Mckenzie	News Anchor
	Harj Dhillon	News Anchor
	James Millard	British Field Reporter
	Omar Khan	Indian Field Reporter

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Director	Brad Peyton
Writer	Leo Sardarian, Aron Eli Coleite
Producer	Blondel Aidoo, Courtney Baxter, Greg Berlanti, Bruce Dunn, Jeffrey Fierson, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Richard Goodwin, Joby Harold, Jennifer Lopez, Mike McGrath, Benny Medina, Samson Mucke, Brad Peyton, Sarah Schechter, Matt Schwartz, Bergen Swanson, Tory Tunnell
Musician	Andrew Lockington
Photography	John Schwartzman

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My quick rating - 5.8/10. This flick dives headfirst into the ever-relevant theme of artificial intelligence and humanity's uneasy relationship with it. Jennifer Lopez stars as Atlas, a brilliant yet skeptical data analyst who finds herself on a high-stakes mission to capture a renegade robot with whom she shares a mysterious past. Simu Liu plays Harlan, her nemesis in this technologically charged adventure. From the get-go, it’s clear that Atlas had a sizable budget, and the special effects are impressive. The film delivers a visual spectacle with its sleek design and well-executed action sequences. Whether it’s the futuristic landscapes or the explosive battle scenes, the film makes sure to give you your money’s worth in terms of eye candy. One of the film’s strengths is the dynamic between Lopez's character and the A.I. known as Smith, played by Gregory James Cohan. The unlikely buddy story between them adds an unexpected layer of warmth and humor to the otherwise intense narrative. This relationship gives the film a human touch, even as it delves into the complexities of artificial intelligence. Even with all the technological beauty, the movie isn't without its flaws. The numerous mission briefings printed and handed out 30 minutes before deployment are almost laughable, adding an unintended layer of absurdity to the plot. This is indicative of the script's occasional lack of coherence, as it sometimes struggles to balance the story's many moving parts. While it is packed with well-done action and strong performances, particularly from Lopez and Cohan, it doesn’t quite elevate itself beyond the typical sci-fi fare. The film offers some entertainment value but ultimately falls short of being a standout in the genre.

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