Estado Eléctrico: Netflix’s Most Expensive & Disastrous Flop
- The last decade in Hollywood has been defined by its ability to squander the talent of an entire generation of filmmakers who emerged from independent...
- This has been the case with the Russo brothers, Anthony russo and Joe russo, who debuted with Bienvenidos a Collinwood.
- Beyond the controversies, the result of Estado eléctrico is calamitous, raising questions about the massive amount of money—over 300 million dollars—invested in creating a tedious subproduct, devoid of...
Estado Eléctrico: Un Subproducto Tedioso en Netflix
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The last decade in Hollywood has been defined by its ability to squander the talent of an entire generation of filmmakers who emerged from independent cinema.
Their recruitment through franchises like Marvel or Star Wars has turned them into mere puppets of the ‘establishment,’ devoid of personality or any trace of the originality they once possessed at the beginning of their careers.
This has been the case with the Russo brothers, Anthony russo and Joe russo, who debuted with Bienvenidos a Collinwood.
Now, their latest venture, Estado eléctrico, has a “cara de Netflix” and a production marked by controversies, including the death of a crew member.
A Calamitous Result
Beyond the controversies, the result of Estado eléctrico is calamitous, raising questions about the massive amount of money—over 300 million dollars—invested in creating a tedious subproduct, devoid of ideas, where the human characters are unlikable, and practically nothing makes sense.
Estado eléctrico fits into the trend of addressing the consequences of Artificial Intelligence in human life through fiction.
These films often attempt to reflect on concepts such as identity, the dehumanization of the species, and the dangers of entrusting too manny responsibilities to machines and the new technologies with which we coexist.
Within this category,we find recent works like The Creator,whose ideas are,in some ways,present in Estado eléctrico but without its political undertones and,of course,without its artistic ambition.
The Premise
The story takes place after a war unleashed by robots, who demanded rights and freedom and refused to be at the service of humans, something our race was evidently unwilling to allow.
A large corporation,led by a megalomaniacal man (Stanley Tucci),uses this conflict for his own interests,managing to banish the robots and seize control of energy and communications.
Of course, this character is nothing short of caricatured.
In this situation, we encounter a troubled teenager, Michelle (Bobby Brown), who lost her family in a traffic accident, including her beloved little brother, Christopher (Woody Norman), who, along with being a gifted mind, was a fan of a television character, Kid Cosmos, whose series was canceled because he was a robot.
when a Kid Cosmos robot contacts the young woman, claiming to be her brother, an adventure begins through a practically apocalyptic territory (with a rather bland conceptual design) to discover the enclave where the boy’s real body is located.
Along the way,they are aided by a rogue (Pratt) who also has a robot (something forbidden) and by all the machines banished during the war that have been marginalized by the system.
An Indigestible Hodgepodge
What could have been a fresh and fun action and adventure fiction becomes an indigestible hodgepodge.
The least of its problems is the lack of any reflection on what it supposedly intends to address (human vs. technological control).
Instead, the entire journey is utterly bland and tedious, partly due to a monotonous rhythm, a lack of spark, a chaotic narration, a ridiculous need to prolong scenes that have no substance, the lack of charisma from the actors (the robots are better), and, perhaps worst of all, for a science fiction film, the lack of visual inventiveness (despite the millions invested) and the outdated aesthetic it embraces.
“Electric State” on Netflix: A Tedious Misstep? Q&A
This article examines “Electric State,” the latest film from the Russo brothers, touching upon its themes, plot, and overall reception.
Q: What is “Electric State” about?
A: “Electric State” is a science fiction film set in a dystopian future following a war between humans and robots. It explores the consequences of Artificial Intelligence,identity,and the potential dangers of over-reliance on technology. The story centers on Michelle (bobby Brown), a troubled teenager who lost her family, including her brother Christopher (Woody Norman). She embarks on a journey through a blighted landscape wiht a Kid Cosmos robot claiming to be her brother, seeking the location of his real body. Along the way, she is aided by a rogue (Pratt) and other marginalized robots.
Q: Who are the Russo brothers,and what is their background?
A:The Russo brothers,Anthony and Joe Russo,is a directing and producing team. Before directing movies such as “Electric State”, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier.”, and other marvel franchise blockbusters , thay were known for directing television, including episodes of the comedy series Community (Result 3).Their early work includes the film Bienvenidos a Collinwood. In recent years some have said that Hollywood has squandered the talent of an entire generation of filmmakers stemming from independent cinema, and has turned them into mere puppets of the ‘establishment,’ devoid of any trace of the originality they once possessed at the beginning of their careers.
Q: What are some of the criticisms of “Electric State”?
A: The film has been criticized for being a “tedious subproduct,” lacking fresh ideas and visual inventiveness, especially considering its large budget of over $300 million. The review suggests that the film’s characters are unlikable,the plot is nonsensical,the rhythm monotonous,and the acting uninspired. It is indeed also faulted for failing to meaningfully address the themes it raises about human vs. technological control.
Q: How does “Electric state” compare to other films exploring similar themes?
A:The article mentions The Creator as a recent film with similar themes regarding AI. The review states that Electric State takes ques from The Creator but without the political undertones.
Q: What is the overall consensus on “Electric State”?
A: According to the review, “Electric State” fails to deliver on its potential, becoming an ”indigestible hodgepodge” plagued by multiple shortcomings.