Netflix’s latest big-budget film, The Electric State, starring Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, has sparked a heated debate over its quality and value. Despite receiving scathing reviews from critics, the movie has gone straight to number one on Netflix’s chart after its release.
Film critics have panned the movie, calling it “soulless” and “dumb,” with some reviewers even comparing it unfavorably to blockbuster films that cost significantly less to produce. However, not all reviews are negative, with Empire magazine giving the film three stars and praising its “breezily watchable” nature.
The Electric State is an action-packed sci-fi film set in an alternative version of 1990s America where humans and intelligent robots are at war. The movie boasts a star-studded cast, including Ke Huy Quan, Stanley Tucci, and the voices of Woody Harrelson and Brian Cox.
While some critics argue that Netflix’s business model has rendered reviews less relevant, with audiences more interested in mindless entertainment than artistic merit, others point out that the streaming giant’s high budgets often don’t translate to quality content.
“The Electric State will be hoping for a similar performance to Netflix’s 2021 hit Red Notice, which has had over 231 million views,” says film editor Victoria Luxford. “The higher the price, the higher the target for success, even with a business model as opaque as Netflix’s.”
As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: The Electric State will be watched by millions of subscribers on Netflix, regardless of its critical reception.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdelxr18pzlo