The Russo brothers – the masterminds of Avengers: Endgame – used to be the kings of Hollywood with their blockbuster hit. However, with their most recent endeavor, a fantasy dystopian sci-fi drama The Electric State, it has left even fans divided on the question: Was their $320 million dollar investment worth it, or did their ambition surpass the artistic vision? Let’s analyze the mess.
The Electric State has a vivid CGI with enormous mechs, neon blighted wastelands, and a retro futuristic look out of a graphic novel. It stars Millie Bobby Brown as a teenager in search of her brother in America dominanted by robots on the verge of a breakdown. While the CGI feels spectacular, the film fails to tug at our heartstrings.
The Good:
Visual Grandeur: The Russo’s expenditure is well on display because every screen feels like a painting.
Millie’s Grit: Brown stars alongside doing her part as a chaotically emotional anchor.
Nostalgic Vibes: The realm will surely please fans of Stranger Things and Blade Runner.
The Bad:
Plot Overload: There are too many unconnected subplots in the already convoluted script.
Pacing Whiplash: There are two extreme paces, slow as a sloth and rushed to the point of feeling giddy.
Pratt’s Villian impression: He definitely missed the mark with a weak attempt of an impression devoid of charm.
The Russos’ Curse; Dummy Over Dazzle?
After Endgame, the multiverse obsessed brothers seem to forget the core elements required for their marvel hits to succeed; heart. The film covers so much and yet accomplishes so little. Worldbuilding? Great. Stakes? Nonexistent. Supporting characters? I wish.
The 320 Million Dollar Question; Was It Worth It?
As The Electric State portrays yet another feast of visual delight, it begs the question; does beauty truly lie in the eye of the beholder? With giants of streaming burning cash in this era, the film feels more like a cautionary tale. Instead of focusing on the plot, audiences were trapped gasping at its budget.
Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
Magnificent to observe, grim to sit through.
Final Veridict: A Blundered Opportunity
While the die hard scifi fan may get some fleeting thrills from The Electric State, most people walked out realizing just how bloated and beautifully crafted the internal proofs of geniuses gone haywire truly are.
Emotional Hook:
Even the robots warranted a lesson: without a soul, any 320 million dollar story is doomed to fail.
SEO-friendly outlines aside, the strengths of the film overshadows it’s deep critique. The focus keyword would deal with fans eager to look op projects by the Russo brothers, parceling clarity with the permail. The blend of bafflement and admiration for the visuals, set against the scolding narrative flaws, would captivate any casual or die-hard cinephile.
