The Electric State
Directed by Joe Russo, Anthony RussoBased on the graphic novel of the same name by Simon Stålenhag, the story takes place in a reimagined version of 1997. With humans isolated in their VR helmets and a continuing battle against a strange breed of monstruous drones in the wake of a technological meltdown, a teenage girl named Michelle and a robot travel the West Coast of the U.S in search of the girl's missing brother.
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- RichyE1d agoThis film feels like someone took E.T., Ready Player One, and Chappie, tossed them in a blender, and poured out a visually stunning, emotionally ambitious sci-fi road trip. Based on Simon Stålenhag’s graphic novel, it’s set in a retro-futuristic 1997 where people are glued to VR helmets and monstrous drones roam the landscape. At the heart of it is Michelle (Millie Bobby Brown), a teenage girl traveling across the U.S. with her robot companion to find her missing brother. 🎬 What I Loved The Visuals Are Gorgeous: The world is hauntingly beautiful decaying tech, vast landscapes, and eerie drones. It’s like watching concept art come to life. Millie Bobby Brown Carries It: She brings vulnerability and grit to Michelle, making the journey feel personal and grounded. The Robot Companion: Think WALL-E meets Iron Giant. It’s sweet, loyal, and adds emotional depth. The Soundtrack Slaps: A killer mix of ‘80s synth and melancholic tones that really sets the mood. The Message Hits Home: It’s a quiet plea to reconnect with reality, to look up from our screens and engage with the world around us. 🤔 What Fell Flat The Plot Is Predictable: You can see most twists coming, and some emotional beats feel rushed. Too Many Voices, Not Enough Depth: With a stacked voice cast (Woody Harrelson, Stanley Tucci, Brian Cox, Jenny Slate, etc.), some characters feel underused or just quirky filler. Budget vs. Substance: At $320+ million, expectations were sky-high. While it’s visually rich, some viewers felt the story didn’t match the scale. ⭐ Final Thoughts The Electric State is a visually stunning, emotionally resonant sci-fi journey that’s imperfect but memorable. It’s not the next Blade Runner, but it doesn’t try to be. It’s a heartfelt road trip through a broken world, and if you let it, it’ll leave you thinking about your own connection to reality.
- Johann4d agoWholesome epic sci fi. Loved it. Who cares if the premise is Mister Peanuts?
- Kit LazerMarch 13, 2025It’s kinda like if Ready Player One and E.T. had a baby with Chappie but that baby was Monstro Elizasue.
- James CMarch 23, 2025I don't understand the hate on this movie. This movie was actually really good and carried a good message (enjoy reality and the world around yourself, stop disconnecting yourself via virtual means). In all highly enjoyed it and can't wait to read the book.
- Michael FosterMarch 15, 2025Deserved the big screen. Great performances, a visual treat, and killer 80s soundtrack. Very much enjoyed.
- PatrikStarMarch 14, 2025$320 million for a Movie that doesn’t even get a theatrical release... It seems like the Russos and Netflix are on a mission to kill cinema. Oh, and the movie? It’s not as bad as I thought it would be, but with that BUDGET, you’d expect way more...
- Motaba Movie centerMarch 14, 2025The Electronic State is probably the most spectacular film in Netflix history, a brilliantly ambitious, excitingly individual world in which the illustrations of the original work really come to life. If this world had been blessed with more captivating characters and a less predictable plot, we could now be talking about one of the greatest blockbusters of the year - so it remains one of the greatest, which is entertaining, but a little hollow
- Rob Logan | The Geek GenerationMarch 17, 2025This movie's getting a lot of hate because the budget is ridiculous, but I'm not interested in reviewing it based on its budget, just the final movie. Is it a fantastic movie? No. Is it a horrible movie? Also no. While it hits on a lot of obvious themes and does have some nice world-building, it also has a few things holding it back. The themes are explored mostly through dialogue, but just because the characters say something about their experiences doesn't mean it has weight. In other words, a lot more telling than showing. Two, there was a lot of potential for some memorable, wacky side characters to exist with their own mini-arcs, but instead they're all pretty forgettable. Lastly, it's incredibly predictable because almost every plot development is telegraphed way in advance. Even with all the negatives, it's a perfectly middle-of-the-road adventure with a coherent plot, a main character that has a motivation to move toward, and antagonists that make that journey challenging.
- parcolanApril 23, 2025I enjoyed it a lot, worth it your time! 👌🏻
- LordDeTracyMarch 16, 2025It was retro funny. Great for family's and kids. Some good laughs and catapults that throw fridges. LoL.
- Toronto122July 8, 2025Good old science fiction fun. Well written, great VFX, and the actors were a perfect fit for their rolls. We enjoyed it.
- Andrew CloutJuly 4, 2025Was an OK movie. Love SciFi so I’m entranced but was a little flat.
- savoirfaireJune 24, 2025Great movie love it
- Delroy G JamesMarch 23, 2025This movie had a different and unique concept. Unfortunately Whoever watch and bash it didn't not just watch the movie just for entertainment, they were looking for something more than what this movie was about. I remember the same thing happen with the Matrix came out in 1999. Some people did not understand the movie at first watch. Then, they started making up crap about what it was about besides what they actuallh saw. Sometimes, they should just watch a movie and let it be that. Stop looking for meanings in the movie, just watch and enjoy 😉.
- HuntsJune 16, 2025Classic adventure movie with the heart tugs we've come to expect - still a great movie
