The Electric State: A $320 Million Disappointment

The Electric State left me with more questions than answers, and not in a good way. If there's one thing that worries me more than the movie itself, it’s the price of my Netflix subscription going up again after this. The movie reportedly had a jaw-dropping budget of $320 million, and I can’t help but wonder where all that money went. With a budget that high, I expected something on a completely different level, but the film failed to deliver in almost every department.

The visual effects are the only area where the money seemed to have been well-spent. The world-building and design of the technology are impressive, but unfortunately, that’s where the praise ends. The performances were incredibly underwhelming. Aside from Stanley Tucci, who brought some much-needed gravitas to his role, the acting felt flat across the board. Chris Pratt, who’s typically charming, looked disinterested and completely out of place. The wig didn’t help matters either – it was distracting and added nothing positive to his performance. Millie Bobby Brown, for all her talent, just didn’t have the charisma to carry the film. Her character lacked depth, and it was tough to feel invested in her journey.

The script was equally disappointing. The plot felt paper-thin, with minimal development and no real emotional stakes to hook the audience. The action sequences were lackluster and failed to capture the excitement you’d expect from a film of this scale. I kept waiting for the story to pick up momentum or for something to ignite, but it never happened. It was just one long, dull stretch that didn’t justify the runtime.

Ultimately, The Electric State is a movie that missed the mark in almost every category. It’s hard to believe that this was a $320 million production when the execution felt so amateurish. The only saving grace here is that it’s a streaming release, meaning at least viewers didn’t have to pay for a ticket. But even then, it’s hard to say this was worth the time investment. The movie lacks heart, charm, and, most importantly, the story that could’ve justified the massive budget.