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'Atlas': Critics and fans disagree over one major aspect of Jennifer Lopez's Netflix sci-fi flick

Netflix's latest movie, 'Atlas' follows a skilled data analyst who is forced to face her fear of artificial intelligence

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Netflix just introduced a new science fiction action movie titled 'Atlas' to its extensive library of content, which has been well received by fans on social media.

Directed by Brad Peyton, the basic premise of the film focuses on Atlas Shepherd (Jennifer Lopez), a data analyst with a profound fear of AI.

Despite her fear, Atlas is picked for a high-risk mission, to accompany a military expedition to capture Harlan Shepherd (Simu Liu) on a faraway planet in the Andromeda Galaxy.

As the movie progresses, Atlas is confronted with her fundamental fear of AI while she fights to overcome it and works to preserve mankind.

Fans shower love and appreciation on 'Atlas'

Soon after the film's Netflix release, viewers raced to X to share their opinions, with many expressing how excited they were about it and urging others to watch it.

A fan said, "I won't give spoilers, but I will say that the movie Atlas is very good! Don't forget to watch! #atlasmovie@LanaParrilla."

"Really liked #Atlasmovie," simply shared another admirer.

Meanwhile, another admirer reacted to the climax of the film, saying, "ATLAS WAS SO GOOD AND THE ENDING MADE ME CRY WHEN SHE GOT BACK IN SMITH."

Another fan shared their two cents about the movie and said, "Just watched atlas on Netflix pretty good."

"I enjoyed #Atlas on @netflix @SimuLiu as a villian during aapi month and you got to go up against @JLo," shared an admirer of the movie.

An X user defined the movie as awesome and shared, "Yeah! I Just Watched #ATLAS On @netflix. It Was So Awesome Because It Was About AI Robots Would Taking The World. It Was Like @dunemovie

Part 2 Was For Me. The Ending Was Really Amazing. @JLo Was A Great Actress In This Action Movie."

Fans applaud Jennifer Lopez’s outstanding performance in 'Atlas'

Fans also appreciate Jennifer Lopez's acting abilities, with many showering her with accolades for her performance in the movie.

A fan expressed their adoration for Lopez and said, "One thing about Jennifer Lopez…she is going to act her a** off each and every time! We watched Atlas twice already, 10/10. Loved the Reunion with Smith at the end. #AtlasNetflix #Atlas@netflix @JLo."

Another added, "I LOVE LOVE LOVE #atlasmovie #atlasmovienetflix #atlasnetflix super brutal."

Rating the movie another admirer remarked, "I maybe a little bias when it comes to Jennifer Lopez because I’m a huge fan!!! But her new movie Atlas on Netflix 10/10 highly recommend #Atlas #AtlasNetflix #jlo #JenniferLopez."

'Atlas' trailer