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Netflix's 'The Electric State': Critics Hate, Audiences Love!

3/16/2025

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Summary

Story summary

In a striking contrast, Netflix's ambitious sci-fi film, The Electric State, directed by the Russo Brothers and featuring Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, has floundered with a mere 15% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, despite its hefty $320 million budget. Yet, audiences seem to resonate with the orphan's gripping journey through a chaotic world of humans and robots, awarding it a much more favorable 76%.

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Historical Context

Netflix's *The Electric State* struggles with a 15% critic score despite a $320 million budget, while audiences rate it 76%. This mirrors past sci-fi films like *Blade Runner* (1982), which initially underperformed but gained cult status. The genre has historically fluctuated in reception, often reflecting societal fears and aspirations, from Cold War anxieties to today's technological concerns, shaping public perception of science fiction.

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Story summary

In a striking contrast, Netflix's ambitious sci-fi film, The Electric State, directed by the Russo Brothers and featuring Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, has floundered with a mere 15% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, despite its hefty $320 million budget. Yet, audiences seem to resonate with the orphan's gripping journey through a chaotic world of humans and robots, awarding it a much more favorable 76%.

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