I was so amazed at just how poor this movie was that I forced myself to sit through it to the (very) bitter end and all I could think of was thank goodness I only paid £3 for it - but the more valuable loss was 88 minutes of my life where I could have done something more constructive - like count the blades of grass on my lawn or just sitting staring at the wall - honestly, you could have had more enjoyment from toothache!To have any success at a good film you mostly (not always) need the following: 1. A good story-line/script 2. Good actors who are convincing and comfortable with their roles 3. Decent special effects (especially with space/science fiction films) 4. A decent budget (can make 1-3 above happen)The tell-tale was the poor dialogue and interaction between the cast right from the get-go and the kiddie-level CGI of the Atlantis shuttle which actually made me laugh out loud when I first saw it (it turned out the joke was on ME!)but the REAL cheat was the cover suggesting that it's a space-based movie - it's not and it goes downhill very quickly thereafter. I laughed again when the movie quickly took us to a sandy and wooded area where the story-line was so bad that the poor cast couldn't make the translation of it remotely believable. And seeing as I've used the word believable I also find it unbelievable that somebody got any kind of a budget or financial backing to shoot this movie in the first place.I'm pretty sure I could take a day off work and sit with a pencil and a blank piece of paper and come up with a better story-line than that which I've just endured.I have never placed a review of any movie previously (and we've all seen a few poor ones over the years) but this one was so bad that it made me want to find someplace that I could vent and if I can stop just one person from watching this catastrophe of a film I'll be happy. I almost feel like going to where I bought mine and hanging out there trying to save someone from doing what I did - being stupid enough to buy it.BUY ANY OTHER FILM BUT DO NOT WATCH THIS.I'm about to securely dispose of mine as I would with any other hazard that I have in my house where I don't want friends or loved ones being exposed to it.

I was very fortunate to attend the Hollywood Premiere of Atlantis Down at the Chinese Mann Theater last Feb 20th and the Q&A that followed it. Micheal Rooker, Dean Haglund were there with the whole cast and the Italian director/producer Max Bartoli. It was a 10.15 pm screening on a Sunday and I thought I'd have found an empty theater, but to my surprise I found a packed house for this small Indie film. What experience! I had a blast.I've never been a big sci-fi fanatic, but this film delivers on suspense, and thrills. It's a smart, focused, and suspenseful movie. The opening with its the great CGI and score, sets up the tone of the movie. The way the story unfolds – although it feels a bit slow at the beginning - keeps you on the edge of your seat and makes it an enjoyable experience. The performances by all the actors are excellent. Cinematography is beautiful. The ending leaves us with tons of questions, but I guess this is what the director wanted the audience to feel, so it's fine with me.If you are be lucky to find it in the theater near you or on DVD, don't miss it.

I enjoyed it a lot. The director stressed the moments of personal surrender and loss of the characters and focuses on how humans connect with themselves when put through stressful and unexpected scenarios. The ways they deal with their feelings are conveyed beautifully. Nicely acted, beautifully shot and smartly directed. CGI and score are terrific!Greg Travis is the real surprise of the film. His acting is natural, deep and dramatic. I'd seen him in other movies (Showgirls, Starship Troopers and X-Men) but this is so far the best performance I've seen him delivering. The entire film keeps on the edge of your seat until the final five minutes.

When my husband and I first heard about it, we had very little faith in this project. We live between Williamsburg and D.C. and a couple of friends strongly suggested us to check this out, so we went to Portsmouth the day of the last show. After seeing the film, though, I must confess I was stupefied and confused at the same time. The technical achievement of this movie is phenomenal (assuming it's true it was a low budget). The director, the Italian Max Bartoli, creates a unique look and directs a very eclectic cast of unknown and more experienced actors often forcing them to step out of their comfort zone and still delivering some great work. The soundtrack penned by another Italian, Rino Amato, got me involved since the beginning and deserves to be complimented. The cinematography is incredible as well as the editing and almost every other element in it. Atlantis Down is an amazing independent movie, but it's not for everyone because it makes you think a lot even after you've left the theater!