Netflix’s ‘The Electric State’ Is No ‘Rebel Moon’

Review | ‘The Electric State’ is un-shockingly average - The Daily Iowan

“The Last of Us.” “WALL-E.” “The Mitchells v.s. the Machines.” “Ready Player One.” These are just a handful of post-apocalyptic stories more worth your time than “The Electric State.” The new Russo Brothers film, adapted from Simon Stålenhag’s graphic novel of the same name, follows Michelle and Keats — two characters whose names I had to look up just now despite having recently watched the movie — as they traverse a robot-ridden hellscape to fi…

Netflix's big-budget film The Electric State is one of the most expensive streaming movies. Based on a graphic novel, viewers are reportedly disappointed.

11 movies Netflix spent over $1 billion on that almost nobody likes

Millie Bobby Brown as Michelle in "The Electric State."Paul Abell/NetflixLike any other studio, Netflix has produced some hits and some stinkers.But in recent years, it seems Netflix has been throwing more and more money at subpar action films.Its latest release, "The Electric State," cost $320 million to make, and barely anyone likes it.This month, Netflix released its most expensive movie yet, "The Electric State," which reportedly cost at lea…

Netflix’s $275 Million ‘The Electric State’ Has Fallen Flat. No Matter?

Netflix spent over $275 million to make “The Electric State,” a sci-fi action adventure film starring Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt and a slew of sentient robots. Had it opened in theaters, instead of on its service as it did on March 14, the film would almost certainly be declared a giant disappointment. Reviews have been dismal. And though the movie debuted at No. 1 on the streaming giant’s weekly chart of most-watched movies, it had far few…

The Electric State review: a bold but underwhelming blockbuster

Netflix's "The Electric State" is a sci-fi spectacle that fails to light a spark with its lackluster performances, one-dimension characters, and clunky script.

How Big a Flop Was Netflix’s Electric State?

Netflix unleashed the Russo Bros.' Electric State upon the world last week. The film, starring Chris Pratt and Millie Bobby Brown, was met not only with abysmal reviews but also with tepid interest, despite a reported $300 million budget. A... Read more...