Fans React In Disappointment To Millie Bobby Brown’s “The Electric State” On Netflix!
The new Netflix movie The Electric State, directed by the Russo brothers and starring Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, was highly anticipated. However, early reviews are suggesting that the film has missed the mark. The movie, hitting Netflix on March 14, is set in a post-apocalyptic world, where Brown’s character embarks on a cross-country adventure with robot companions. On paper, it sounds exciting, but the execution is falling flat.
A History of Disappointment
The Russo brothers, known for their work on Avengers: Endgame, left the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2019 to focus on their production company, AGBO. Unfortunately, their post-MCU projects, including Cherry (2021) and The Gray Man (2022), were met with negative reviews. The Electric State is looking to continue this trend, with a disappointing 23% score on Rotten Tomatoes so far.
Critics Weigh In
Despite a massive $320 million production budget and a star-studded cast, the film is failing to impress critics. The Electric State has been criticized for feeling like a soulless sci-fi flick packed with CGI and star power but lacking depth.
Variety describes the film as a “bland Millie Bobby Brown vehicle,” with the filmmakers showing “a clear lack of interest in making their creation just as haunting, searing, and satisfying as the original product.”
The Guardian goes even further, calling it “a great big multi-color wedge of digital content,” with no soul or originality. Similarly, Jonathan Itkonen at Toisto.net deems it “a waste of everyone’s time and energy.” Some critics are so disappointed that David Ehrlich from Indiewire refers to it as a “lifeless mockbuster,” praying it will be “the worst thing I’ll see this year.”
A Few Bright Spots
Amid the negative reviews, there are some positive comments. Empire gave the film three stars, saying that while it loses some of the original’s depth, it remains a “breezily watchable retrofuturistic jolly.” Chris Bumbray from JoBlo praised the film’s CGI, robot designs, and Alan Silvestri’s score, comparing it to his classic 80s and 90s work.
Will Audiences Tune In?
Despite the poor critical reception, it’s likely that The Electric State will still make it to Netflix’s top 10, thanks to the star power of Millie Bobby Brown and the appeal of robots in a post-apocalyptic world. Whether it will resonate with audiences, however, remains uncertain.
