Netflix’s 'The Electric State' Features Star-Studded Cast in Russo Brothers' Latest Sci-Fi Film
The Russo brothers' adaptation of Simon Stålenhag's novel showcases a mix of live-action and voice performances but has received criticism for its lack of depth.
- The Electric State, now streaming on Netflix, features a notable cast including Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Stanley Tucci, Ke Huy Quan, and Giancarlo Esposito in key live-action roles.
- The film also includes a robust voice cast with Anthony Mackie, Woody Harrelson, Brian Cox, Jenny Slate, and Alan Tudyk lending their talents to robot characters.
- Set in an alternate 1994, the story explores a post-robot uprising world where humans escape reality through technology, following Michelle (Brown) on a journey to find her missing brother.
- While visually striking and based on Simon Stålenhag's illustrated novel, the film has been criticized for relying on clichés and failing to develop its themes or characters meaningfully.
- The Russo brothers' direction continues their Netflix collaboration, but reviews suggest the film prioritizes spectacle over substance, echoing critiques of their previous post-Marvel projects.
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