Netflix's 'The Electric State' Faces Overwhelmingly Negative Reviews

The Russo Brothers' $320 million sci-fi adaptation is criticized for lackluster storytelling, poor visual effects, and shallow emotional depth.

Critics describe 'The Electric State' as a soulless and derivative sci-fi film, with many comparing it to AI-generated content due to its formulaic storytelling and lack of originality.
The movie, based on Simon Stålenhag's graphic novel, significantly alters the source material, removing its bleak tone and depth to appeal to a broader audience, which critics feel renders it weightless.
Performances by the star-studded cast, including Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, are criticized as uninspired, with reviewers noting a lack of emotional connection between characters.
Despite its massive $320 million budget, the film's visual effects and production design have been described as inconsistent, with some calling the CGI garish and poorly executed.
The movie's themes around human connection and technology are seen as hollow and contradictory, particularly given its release on a streaming platform that encourages solitary viewing.