Very good movie my boy Jason Weaver play very well and he also was very funny. T.I. and the rest of the cast members play very well too, good acting.

When I heard about this movie, I was expecting a cheap film meant to capitalize on the "success" of Roll Bounce and the critical appeal of Hustle and Flow by aimlessly combining both in a mish-mash of a film. Well, I was pleasantly surprised by the film ATL. It was a refreshing look at teen life, without devolving into a wise-crack fest or a junior Get Rich or Die Tryin', as many films aimed at African-American youth [along with the hip-hop generation] tend to do. Tip Harris, known to most as T.I., actually has screen prescence, showing a wide range of emotions and not falling into the same cliche that most rapper/actors [with the exceptions of LL Cool J, Will Smith, and now, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges] fall into: acting how people want them to act, and not acting as the film desires them to. Harris also adds dashes of bravado needed in his role as Rashad, the main character. Evan Ross, another newcomer, has the whole idea of naivety, insecurity and cockiness downpack. Heck, I would've cast him in Bow Wow's role in Roll Bounce. He seems believable as Ant, Rashad's younger brother, who wants quick money, like most teens, and decides to get involved in "grown man's business". The romances between the characters, while crucial to the advancement of the story, don't seem tacked on and actually begin to take on a life of their own, as does the skating rink. My only gripe with this film? That would be the ending. While it is conclusive, unlike Hustle and Flow, it seems just a bit cliche. To say the least, everything works out by the end. But, for a first outing, Chris Robinson, the director and a Marylander, has shown that he does have the skills to manage such an inventive film with so many different plotlines going on simultaneously, and does it well.… Expand

I was surprised how good it was. But what I don't get about some critics and viewers is the preception of this being another "rap" movie, just because the cast is black, has two rappers, and a skating rink is involved. There are only two rappers in the movie and they act their part well (Nothing to with rapping throughout the movie). People need to give this movie a chance and not jump to conclusions so quickly. Read what it's about before you think it's another "Get Rich or Die Tryin" movie. And don't go expecting a "Juice" or "Boys in the Hood" or "Roll Bounce" because its a different movie, different director, different title, different cast. ATL has something special about it that makes it stand out and to know what that special something is you have to see the movie and with an open mind.… Expand

I enjoyed this movie a lot. Im surprised when I hear people say "wow, these rappers can really act!", when in fact the majority of mainstream actors are acting 24/7. Anyway, fun movie.

Well the movie overall was up beat and captivating!!I enjoyed it all the way though except for the ending! maybe im a bit too inquizzitive buy i just like to know more and to digg deeper into people's lives but they could have told a little bit more. But like i said over all it was a great summer flick-teen movie!!!!

This movie reminds us that its cool to be black.

I think this is a postive movie. It did not show blacks as poor trashy things that hollywood loves to eat up. ATL reflected the live of blacks that are trying to better themselves. You will have good and bad in a community and they looked at it light heartly. I think it was a cute movie that did not get good advertisment or credit.

I love this movie...I Love T.i. so thats half the point!! but this movie is about aloota stuff but it all make sense in a way tho.but my favorite part is when uncle george is yelling at ant cus he's all like "boy you ain't get no cutty last night...whitcho scrony ass" hahah cracks me up everytime i see it.