Atlas is another disposable piece of streaming oversaturation. Its premise is catchy and topical enough but also quite stale, especially when very little is added to it. The best aspect of the script is how the internal and external conflicts mix, both channeled through the central relationship. This makes for fairly competent (though formulaic) drama and character arcs. Meanwhile, the plot is a series of contrivances, and the themes range from generic to confused. There's punishing exposition, corny dialogue, simplistic conflicts, and illogical science. The acting attempts mediocre vulnerability, but the charisma and chemistry are underwhelming. Overall, Atlas is derivative.
Technically, Atlas lacks personality, tone, and detail. The imagery is inconsistent, more often drab or bland than cinematic. Its repetitive climax and sagging pacing muddle the editing's momentum. The sound offers solid action, sci-fi elements, and subjectivity. Its music feels like an inferior imitation of better movies, with wholly forgettable scoring that never impacts. Similarly, the production design is a vague pop culture mash rather than anything specifically motivated by the material. Its CGI effects are cheap and overused (though sometimes constructive). The cast adds decent fame but questionable fit in the lead role. Consequently, Atlas is aggressively unremarkable.
Writing: 4/10
Direction: 3/10
Cinematography: 4/10
Acting: 4/10
Editing: 4/10
Sound: 6/10
Score/Soundtrack: 3/10
Production Design: 4/10
Casting: 5/10
Effects: 4/10
Overall Score: 4.1/10
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