The Electric State (2025): A Netflix Sci-Fi Adventure That’s More Fun Than Smart

An orphaned teen hits the road with a mysterious robot to find her long-lost brother, teaming up with a smuggler and his wisecracking sidekick.

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Alright, folks, let’s talk about The Electric State. It’s the latest sci-fi flick from the Russo brothers, who apparently can’t stop making movies unless there’s an intervention. This time, they’ve given us a dystopian road trip where Millie Bobby Brown teams up with a robot and Chris Pratt to find her long-lost brother. Because, as we all know, when the world is falling apart, the best thing to do is hit the open road with an AI that looks like a junkyard Transformer and a smuggler who may or may not be doing his best Han Solo impression.

The Good: Eye Candy and Cameos Galore

Let’s start with the positives, because my mother raised me to find the silver lining before absolutely tearing something apart. First up, the special effects? Chef’s kiss. This movie is a visual feast, like someone took the best of Blade Runner, Mad Max, and Wall-E and threw it in a blender. If CGI were an Olympic event, The Electric State would be standing on the podium, gold medal in hand, while other sci-fi movies glare at it from the stands.

Also, the cameos. I won’t spoil anything, but if you play “Spot the Famous Face,” you’re going to need a second viewing just to keep track. Seriously, there are more surprise appearances in this movie than in an episode of The Masked Singer. Keep an eye out and impress your friends by shouting, “Wait, isn’t that…?” at inappropriate moments.

And for the parents out there, this one is safe for kids—well, kids over eight, at least. There are a few death scenes, because no dystopian flick is complete without some light existential dread, but nothing that’ll have your kid asking you deep questions about mortality on the drive home unless they are ahead of their time.

The Bad: A Plot as Thin as a Dollar Store Paper Towel

Now, let’s get into what didn’t work. And folks, I hope you brought your seatbelts because it’s about to get bumpy.

First, the story. It’s not bad, per se, just... flimsy. Like, we’re talking “held together with duct tape and prayers” flimsy. The premise is fine—an orphan girl searching for her brother, guided by a mysterious robot and a smuggler. But the villain? This guy is tracking our heroes with zero evidence like he’s got Google Maps and psychic powers. At one point, I genuinely wondered if he had AirTags on them because otherwise, his ability to show up at just the right moment defies all logic.

And the twists? About as shocking as finding out water is wet. You see them coming from miles away. But hey, maybe that’s the point—it’s more for kids than adults, so I’ll allow it. That said, I refuse to let the dialogue off the hook. Whoever wrote these lines must have a side gig crafting inspirational fridge magnets because some of the exchanges made Fast & Furious dialogue sound like Shakespeare.

Fun Trivia: Because I Know You Love Useless Facts

For all you movie buffs, here’s a little trivia to impress your friends at your next awkward social gathering:

The “robot safe haven” is none other than North DeKalb Mall in Georgia, which has been in more movies than some actors. You’ve seen it in Loki, Cobra Kai, and Zombieland: Double Tap—but now it’s been immortalized in a dystopian sci-fi flick.

The sound effects for the drones? Straight out of The Terminator. I guess if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

The Russo brothers snatched up the rights to Simon Stålenhag’s graphic novel before it was even published. That’s like preordering a book before the author has even started writing it.

Andy Muschietti (It, The Flash) was originally supposed to direct, but he got busy making Barry Allen run at light speed, so Netflix took over. And that’s how we ended up here.

The Verdict: 7.0/10 – A Fun Ride with a Few Potholes

At the end of the day, The Electric State is a visually stunning film that’s fun for families but doesn’t exactly reinvent the wheel. It’s got a weak plot, predictable twists, and dialogue that feels like it was generated by an AI that just discovered human interaction. But hey, it’s got cool robots, Chris Pratt being Chris Pratt, and enough eye candy to keep you entertained. So, is it worth a watch? Yeah, just don’t expect it to change your life.

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