Atlas
Atlas
Atlas Shepherd (Lopez), a brilliant but misanthropic data analyst with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence, joins a mission to capture a renegade robot with whom she shares a mysterious past. But when plans go awry, her only hope of saving the future of humanity from AI is to trust it.
RichyE reviewedAugust 3, 2025
Atlas Shepherd (Jennifer Lopez), a brilliant but cynical data analyst, is forced to confront her deep distrust of artificial intelligence when she joins a mission to capture a rogue AI terrorist named Smith. As the mission spirals out of control, her only hope for survival—and humanity’s future—is to trust the very technology she fears.
Highlights & Lowlights:
What Works.
Visual Effects: The film boasts high-budget CGI with sleek mech designs, futuristic landscapes, and explosive action sequences.
Smith the AI: Gregory James Cohan’s voice performance adds humor and warmth to the robotic character, creating a surprisingly engaging dynamic with Lopez.
Action Scenes: Mech battles and space warfare are well choreographed and visually satisfying.
What Doesn’t.
Plot Logic: The story is riddled with inconsistencies—from laughable mission briefings to implausible survival scenarios. Suspension of disbelief is stretched thin.
Script Weaknesses: Dialogue and narrative structure feel derivative, borrowing heavily from better sci-fi films without adding originality.
Character Depth: Despite Lopez’s star power, Atlas feels underdeveloped. Her transformation from skeptic to savior lacks emotional weight.
Atlas tries to tackle big themes—AI ethics, trust, and survival—but gets bogged down by a clunky script and predictable plot. It’s a visually polished popcorn flick that’s fun if you don’t think too hard. Worth a watch for sci-fi fans, but don’t expect it to redefine the genre.