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| Sep 04, 2007metromix.com
The film doesn't succeed in its quest to be all things to all consumers--the audience I watched it with wasn't buying much--but there's about half here to love. ... Full Review
| Jul 20, 2006dvdtown.com
In the long run, though, "ATL" is more about the journey than the destination, and its many small, memorable moments are probably more meaningful than the movie as a whole.
I didn't find it a particularly memorable film, mind you, but there is nothing offensive about it, either.
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| Jul 20, 2006DVD Town
its many small, memorable moments are probably more meaningful than the movie as a whole.....I didn't find it a particularly memorable film, mind you.... ... Full Review
| Jul 07, 2006dvdtown.com
In the long run, though, "ATL" is more about the journey than the destination, and its many small, memorable moments are probably more meaningful than the movie as a whole.
I didn't find it a particularly memorable film, mind you, but there is nothing offensive about it, either.
... Full Review
| Jul 07, 2006DVD Town
its many small, memorable moments are probably more meaningful than the movie as a whole.....I didn't find it a particularly memorable film, mind you.... ... Full Review
| Apr 16, 2006Matchflick
There is not an original moment anywhere within "ATL
" however I somehow still walked away from the film enjoying it
at some points is intriguing and completely fueled by rap artist T.I. in an impressive first feature debut
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| Apr 10, 2006Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie V
ATL" is too funny to be a straightforward drama;....outsiders can enjoy the "ATL" too.....A particularly striking scene unfolds at the country club where former south side resident John Garnett (Keith David) toasts financial success with his white colleagues....narrative implications of Esquire's story, Ant's experimentation with deviant behavior is the real conflict, thereby becoming the most compelling aspect of the film.....His charm and sense of humor facilitate narrative accessibility but complicate ge ... Full Review
| Apr 10, 2006Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie V
ATL" is too funny to be a straightforward drama;....outsiders can enjoy the "ATL" too.....A particularly striking scene unfolds at the country club where former south side resident John Garnett (Keith David) toasts financial success with his white colleagues....narrative implications of Esquire's story, Ant's experimentation with deviant behavior is the real conflict, thereby becoming the most compelling aspect of the film.....His charm and sense of humor facilitate narrative accessibility but complicate ge ... Full Review
| Apr 03, 2006Rotten Tomatoes
The film is deeply rooted in the South and her entertainment world progeny, as some of the story and characters are based on the recollections of producers Dallas Austin and Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins , who grew up spending nights at Atlanta roller rink Jellybeans, the center of youth culture in "ATL. ... Full Review
| Mar 31, 2006Entertainment Insiders
ATL" isn't bad by any means.
The acting is fine, so is the direction, and the dance sequences are really fun to watch.
This is kind of film that sends all the politically correct signals to its target audience, and does it rather well.
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