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Atropia’ Sets Dec. 12 Theatrical Release as New Clip Drops and Reviews Land

Early notices describe a conceptually bold debut that struggles to sustain its satire across a feature.

Overview

  • Hailey Gates’ feature, produced by Luca Guadagnino, reaches theaters on December 12 after a Sundance premiere.
  • Collider unveiled an exclusive sneak peek that showcases the training village’s staged ‘mustard gas day’ and prop planning.
  • Set in a U.S. military-built mock city known as The Box, the film uses an immersive training ground to frame its anti-war satire.
  • The cast includes Alia Shawkat and Callum Turner, with Chloë Sevigny and Tim Heidecker appearing as officials overseeing the site.
  • The Film Stage’s review assigns a C+ and says the film’s sharp premise loses potency over time, noting uneven tone and thin characterization.