Netflix's 'The Electric State' Disappoints Critics Despite Visual Ambition

The Russo brothers' adaptation of Simon Stålenhag's graphic novel is criticized for lacking depth and emotional resonance.

Netflix's adaptation of 'The Electric State,' directed by the Russo brothers, premieres on March 14 with a reported $320 million budget.
The film is based on Simon Stålenhag's graphic novel, but critics note it trades the original's melancholy and nuance for a family-friendly action approach.
Millie Bobby Brown stars as Michelle, a teenager searching for her missing brother in a retro-futuristic 1990s setting after a human-robot war.
Critics praise the film's visually striking CGI and creative robot designs but criticize its formulaic plot and lack of emotional depth.
The performances of the human cast, including Chris Pratt and Stanley Tucci, were described as underwhelming, while the robotic characters provided more charm and levity.