So I recently watched Atlas, a Jennifer Lopez science fiction flick on Netflix.
In a not so distant future mankind has survived a brutal war initiated by AI. The leader of the AI terrorists flees to space, promising to return and gain his revenge. Fast forward 28 years, where a data analyst played by Lopez discovers his location on another planet, and accompanies a mechanized unit to bring him to justice.
First things first this is obviously not a very original concept, and I do think that you can predict each plot point well in advance if you care to do so. Plus I find it difficult to forgive naming the main character Atlas, when it's obviously meant to reference her belief that the fate of the world lies on her shoulders.
On the other hand, you more often than not choose not to anticipate what's coming because it is, overall, a pretty entertaining movie.
I would say that 75% of what makes this movie watchable is Lopez herself. She is alone on screen for most of the film, interacting only with the green screen. The range of emotions she displays is genuinely impressive.
I do not think that this movie will be remembered in 5 years much less 50. But if you happen to have the evening free and desire a decent popcorn movie, cue this one up.
Grade: C+
