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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- 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.
- RichyE2d 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.
- 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.
- Johann5d agoWholesome epic sci fi. Loved it. Who cares if the premise is Mister Peanuts?
- Michael FosterMarch 15, 2025Deserved the big screen. Great performances, a visual treat, and killer 80s soundtrack. Very much enjoyed.
- Toronto122July 8, 2025Good old science fiction fun. Well written, great VFX, and the actors were a perfect fit for their rolls. We enjoyed it.
- 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
- Andrew CloutJuly 4, 2025Was an OK movie. Love SciFi so I’m entranced but was a little flat.
- savoirfaireJune 24, 2025Great movie love it
- HuntsJune 16, 2025Classic adventure movie with the heart tugs we've come to expect - still a great movie
- 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.
- Dave BarnesJune 3, 2025A decent movie, with a good cast and a decent story.
