Hello Awesome Readers! Welcome back to The Awesome Blog, the sacred place where movies, madness, and memes collide. Today, let’s chat about Netflix’s way-too-expensive sci-fi extravaganza, “The Electric State.” Prepare yourself—it’s robots, VR headsets, Millie Bobby Brown, and a $200 million question: Is this film electric or just another flop?
From Comic Pages to Netflix Screens
First things first: if you haven’t heard about Simon Stålenhag’s graphic novel “The Electric State,” it’s basically your favorite ’90s artifacts plus robot apocalypse plus melancholic landscapes. Think “Friends” meets “Mad Max” but with Chandler Bing as a robo-sidekick. Sounds good so far?
Well, Netflix certainly thought so, giving Russo Brothers, the minds behind Avengers, $200 million (yes, million!) to bring this visually spectacular yet narratively risky graphic novel to life.
Critics Say “Yay!”… and Then “Nay?”
Netflix asked, “What happens when we combine Millie Bobby Brown (hi Eleven!) and Chris Pratt (Star-Lord!!!) with a robot apocalypse?” Apparently, you get really mixed feelings. The New York Times basically shrugged and called it a “1990s Robot Apocalypse,” Digital Spy got sleepy saying it failed to spark excitement, and Yahoo Entertainment went full dramatic teenager, labeling it a “monumental disaster.” Oof, tough crowd.
So yes, critics agree it’s pretty to look at, but story-wise? Let’s just say your grandma’s knitting circle might tell more compelling tales.
Visual Feast or Visual Overdose?
If we were grading “The Electric State” solely on its visuals, it would probably score an Einstein. Beautiful decaying landscapes, retro tech mixed with futuristic dread—visually, it nails the source material like Thor’s hammer on Loki.
But critics cautiously whisper behind their popcorn buckets—is it possible to overdose on pretty pictures? Unfortunately, stunning scenes alone couldn’t convince folks to ignore the “meh” plot.
Character Hustle (or Lack Thereof)
Despite having everyone’s fave psychic teen from Netflix (Millie Bobby Brown), the audience missed deep emotional bonds with her journey. It seems like “The Electric State” could’ve used a bit more Stranger Things-style bonding and less metallic hollowness.
Maybe next time, Netflix, give your characters more heart (or upgrade them with better software, if you’re keeping it robotic).
Technology Gone Wild: A Warning From the Future
The movie isn’t all robo-missteps—it really gets you thinking about our screen-addicted world. Imagine being so VR-obsessed, you miss the apocalypse post outside your bedroom. Relatable much?
Its themes hit home hard, reminding us of the consequences when we forget to water—not our lilies—but our actual planet. Environmental disaster isn’t fiction here, folks—it’s an alarm clock banging at our heads, asking us to wake up already!
Netflix’s “Science-Fact” Dilemma
So, Netflix dropped big bucks on sci-fi visual splendor and got…mixed reactions. For future blockbusters, will “The Electric State” teach Netflix to balance visual magic with good storytelling? Let’s hope they take notes—we’re rooting for future robots to have more charisma than our old toasters.
Key Takeaways:
- Netflix’s “The Electric State” boasts stunning visuals, but the storyline left critics unimpressed.
- Character development was notably weaker than expected—Netflix, call Eleven for emotional pointers!
- Important themes include technology’s impact on humans and environmental disaster, resonating deeply despite narrative flaws.
- Netflix’s big-budget risks might result in its reevaluating future sci-fi projects—a hint at more watchable storytelling?
And that’s all, folks! For more movie reviews, zany insights, and doses of awesomeness, stick around at The Awesome Blog. Until next time, keep your popcorn crispy, your movies awesome, and your robots friendly!
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