The film opens with a world in chaos.
The rebellion was instigated by Harlan (Simu Liu), an AI humanoid created by Shepard Robotics.
The films futuristic setting never is precisely defined, an artistic choice that both aids and hinders its narrative.
Jennifer Lopez in ‘Atlas’Jeremy Paige/Netflix
While this ambiguity allows for creative freedom, it left me grasping for context.
All this comes as the expense of broader plot and character making this one a chore to endure.
Lius Harlan suffers the most.
Hes meant to be a formidable antagonist, yet his presence is frustratingly underutilized.
The script affords him little opportunity to develop Harlan into a truly menacing force.
Visually, the movie struggles with the pitfalls common to many Netflix sci-fi films.
The third acts reveal is quite surprising, especially given how the film revolves around Atlas.
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