ATL

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ATL

PG-13

Released Mar 31, 2006

1h 40m

Comedy

Drama

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Four working-class teenagers live in an Atlanta neighborhood where hip-hop music rules and the coolest place to hang out is the local rollerskating rink. As the friends look forward to new horizons after high school, they face challenges on and off the rink that bring about turning points in their lives.

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Critics Consensus

Strong lead performances and catchy musical interludes rescue this coming-of-age story from its formulaic script and uneven direction.

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Tim Cogshell

Boxoffice Magazine

A light urban coming-of-age dramedy where the veneer may be darkly intriguing, but the finish is pure homily, of the sort where lessons are learned and dreams do come true.

Rated: 3/5

May 6, 2006

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Marc Savlov

Austin Chronicle

Robinson's film is a cut above the rest, seeming simultaneously wise beyond its years and electrically, youthfully playful.

Rated: 3.5/5

Apr 8, 2006

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Richard Roeper

Ebert & Roeper

Too predictable.

Apr 3, 2006

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Director Chris Robinson directs the film with an easygoing, well-paced and authentic feeling that avoids drama and histrionics.

Rated: 2.5/4.0

Sep 2, 2020

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

Amateur camera work and conspicuous plotting reduce the film's regional sensibilities to sleep-inducing pap.

Rated: D

Apr 20, 2009

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Kam Williams

AALBC.com

A tip of the cap to Tip Harris and Lauren London for it is their chemistry and charm which allows one to believe in their tenderhearted romance in an atmosphere where women are regarded as objects and affectionately called 'bitches' and 'hos.'

Rated: 3.5/4

Feb 20, 2007

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Audience Member

This had so much potential, but there's just too much wrong with it. It's wayy to unrealistic. There shoulda been better individual character development

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

07/08/21

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It's really a shame that T.I. didn't go on to go star in more movies, because he's a shockingly good actor that has way more talent than you'd except. He shows this off in ATL, a coming of age movie set in Atlanta (of course), backed by a 00's hip-hop soundtrack and interesting characters. It mixes teen relationships, financial problems, and drug issues together with cool effectiveness, and Lauren London is as pretty as ever. The tone can get a little uneven and the format is familiar, but at least there isn't a cliche drive-by scene, am I right? Anyways, ATL isn't something to skip, and it's a great ghetto coming of age story that thankfully doesn't dwell on the ghetto hardships and moves on to show how these people actually live and have fun.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Audience Member

Only saw part of it for a few minutes I have seen better movies there where funny moments

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/11/18

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Audience Member

One of my favorites movies to watch over and over.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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darin c

This came on one night when I was stranded in a hotel room and there was nothing else to watch. I expected it to be better, but I've never been one for straight-up dramas like this. However, the witty dialog and decent acting did actually hold my attention.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Just watched this and really enjoyed it. Great story of young African-American life, with a great cast to bring it to life. The direction and cinematography also stick out.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Synopsis

Four working-class teenagers live in an Atlanta neighborhood where hip-hop music rules and the coolest place to hang out is the local rollerskating rink. As the friends look forward to new horizons after high school, they face challenges on and off the rink that bring about turning points in their lives.

Director: Chris Robinson
Producer: Will Smith, Dallas Austin, Jody Gerson, James Lassiter, Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins
Screenwriter: Tina Gordon, Joe Robert Cole, Antwone Fisher
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Overbrook Entertainment, Sweet Tea Pictures LLC
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Drug Content|Sexual Material|Some Violence)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 31, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $21.2M
Runtime: 1h 40m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby SRD, DTS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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