The Electric State

"I had high expectations for this one, and although it was visually appealing and I loved the retro style of the robots the story ultimately falls flat. Not a horrible movie, I just expected more. I probably won't watch it again. 6.5/10"

"I thought the movie was good, but I wished there was more character development in the storyline."

"it’s all finished now and still terrible. "

"I loved this. Robots vs humans? Why can't we all just get along? We can! I'm not a fan of Millie as a person, but I've always enjoyed her acting. Same with Pratt. Ke Huy Quan is just as wonderful now as he was as a child actor. Stanley Tucci will always be a favorite, although I'll always prefer him as a good guy. Giancarlo Esposito makes the best bad guys, but there is more to him this time. Lots of great voice actors, too. Woody Norman is a new name for me, and he was adorable and a great actor. Just an all-around wonderful cast. As opposed to other reviewers, I chose to watch and enjoy myself instead of trying to make this fit into some kind of political agenda. It was a cute, fun, funny movie with lots of adorable robots and action. Don't try to make this into more than it is. Perhaps there was some kind of agenda, but who cares? I just thought it was a nice way to spend a couple of hours."

"I loved this movie!!! "The Electric State" embodied a powerful and moving message about humanity and ethics. What is considered ethical in a constantly evolving technological environment? This movie pushes humans to consider that robots may be more "human" than some who are actually flesh and blood. Human connection can surpass the flesh and blood threshold and connect humans to robotic entities, and I love this portrayal throughout the movie!!! "

"This wrecked me in a surprising way. An interesting look at what it means to be connected and how far one can (or should) go to maintain connection. Dystopian, found family themes."

" The movie had potential with the cast and the budget, but things held this film back from being great. The script should have been better. Some lines felt cheesy and lacked effort. Also, the script even held back some of these actors' performances because I think that these actors could have done better with a better script. The film's concept was interesting, and the story had potential, but the film should have been better executed."

"Really good! Definitely recommend it!"

"Like most Netflix movies, this was just ok. It was good, but not one you’d want to watch multiple times."

""The Electric State," Netflix's latest offering, boasts an impressive pedigree, both in front of and behind the camera. Directed by the Russo brothers, known for their blockbuster hits like "Avengers: Endgame" and "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," and featuring a star-studded cast including Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, and Stanley Tucci, expectations were understandably high. The film, based on Simon Stalenhag's graphic novel, presents a dystopian near-future where a young woman journeys across a ravaged American West with a charming robot and her little brother. Visually, the film is stunning, capturing the haunting beauty of Stalenhag's distinctive art style. However, despite the impressive visuals and talent involved, "The Electric State" ultimately falls flat. The narrative feels disjointed and confusing, lacking a cohesive throughline. The film struggles to balance its ambitious world-building with compelling character development, leaving the audience feeling detached from the characters and their struggles. The pacing is uneven, and the complex themes of technology, memory, and loss are presented in a way that feels muddled rather than profound. While the performances are competent, they are largely overshadowed by the film's narrative shortcomings. In the end, "The Electric State" is a disappointing entry from the Russo brothers, a visually striking but ultimately unsatisfying cinematic experience. "