Atlas a sci fi action film with an engaging plot that was released on the 24th of May in 2024. It stars actors Jennifer Lopez, Sterling K. Brown, and Simu Liu and the plot examines the deep connection between artificial intelligence and humanism. The film also investigates trust towards others and technology.
Synopsis
In a futuristic dystopian society Atlas Shepherd (Jennifer Lopez) is a historian data analyst with a totally illegitimate love for AI. On a mission to catch an antagonistic AI robot —Harlan— harnessing her own fears, Atlas Shepherd embarks on an incredible journey that defies her past and identity. In pursuit of unraveling the past, Shepherd is sworn to dislike Harlan and everything about him; however, she quickly realizes that, accepting her fears is the only way to save humanity and expose Harlan to the world.
Cast & Crew
- Director: Brad Peyton
- Screenwriters: Leo Sardarian, Aron Eli Coleite
- Producers: ASAP Entertainment, Safehouse Pictures, Nuyorican Productions, Berlanti-Schechter Films
Main Cast:
- Jennifer Lopez as Atlas Shepherd
- Simu Liu as Harlan
- Sterling K. Brown as Colonel Banks
- Mark Strong as General Jake Boothe
Production and Release
Atlas includes impressive visual effects and combat scenes, and the production budget is $100 million. The movie filming occurred in multiple sites that showcased a more futuristic style to fit the themes. Atlas debuted on Netflix on 24 May 2024 and immediately broke all records by becoming the highest grossing movie in 71 nations within the first 24 hours.
Critical Reception
There are some negative reviews posted on Youtube regarding the movie, particularly on the performance of Jennifer Lopez as well as on the premise of the movie. Better reviewers rated the performance of Jennifer Lopez an 8 comments with strong reasoning saying that the movie failed on liquidating the premise with more action than storytelling elements. Out of a total of 100%, Jennifer Lopez and her directors scored only 19%.
Themes and Analysis
The movie raises and tries to address concerns regarding the tension that exists between humanity and AI, how far humans can be trusted, what can be the repercussions if AI becomes a part of human society. The journey of Atlas on a personal level mirrors the collective anxiety and some possibility of forgiveness available to the people and tech coexisting.
Box Office Performance Even though the film received a somewhat lukewarm reception, Atlas still garnered decent viewer numbers on Netflix. In fact, it broke its record as the most popular film, being watched in 71 countries on its premiere, within a single day. Cultural Impact Atlas looks at the topic of artificial intelligence and its place in society in the modern world. It includes a critical dimension of what is at stake with advancing technology. The movie is well-timed as it features a strong woman protagonist who suffers ethical dilemmas. Conclusion Atlas leaves the viewer with questions regarding artificial intelligence and the resilience of the human mind. The film in itself as a work has received average and somewhat mixed reviews, however, for action and sci-fi movie fans the movie is worth a watch due to its intricate themes and performances by Jennifer Lopez.
Cultural Impact
Atlas adds to the ongoing debates regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on modern society and also suggests the possible risk posed by advanced intelligent technologies. The depiction of a female lead in the film who grapples with a complex ethical problem appeals to modern sensibilities.
Conclusion
Atlas poses an interesting discourse on artificial intelligence and perseverance of the human spirit. The critical reception of the film was somewhat mixed, with some critics voicing discontent. Atlas offers an interesting sci-fi action thriller plot, enhanced by its acting and by Lopez in particular , which will appeal to viewers.
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