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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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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 05/06/2006
3/5
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. Go to Full Review Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle 04/08/2006
3.5/5
Robinson's film is a cut above the rest, seeming simultaneously wise beyond its years and electrically, youthfully playful. Go to Full Review Richard Roeper Ebert & Roeper 04/03/2006
Too predictable. Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 09/02/2020
2.5/4.0
Director Chris Robinson directs the film with an easygoing, well-paced and authentic feeling that avoids drama and histrionics. Go to Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com 04/20/2009
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Amateur camera work and conspicuous plotting reduce the film's regional sensibilities to sleep-inducing pap. Go to Full Review Kam Williams AALBC.com 02/20/2007
3.5/4
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.' Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Christopher J. @CMURDR77 Feb 5 Considering the movie takes place very close to my formidable years stomping ground. I grew up in Scottdale GA ITP inside the perimeter for those not from the A. Anyway, Tip is always Tip. Mr. Harris is Decatur. Big Boi, Killer Mike the list goes on and on. This movie may not be an Oscar banger it is a Decatur GA Oscar winner. Fo shizzy. All the Atliens out there let’s do this. See more 07/08/2021 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 See more 07/19/2018 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. See more 03/11/2018 Only saw part of it for a few minutes I have seen better movies there where funny moments See more 07/06/2015 One of my favorites movies to watch over and over. See more 02/18/2015 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. See more Read all reviews
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Chris Robinson

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T.I.

Rashad

Lauren London

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Mykelti Williamson

Uncle George

Keith David

John Garnett

Jackie Long

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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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