Fri Mar 14 10:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Netflix’s “The Electric State”: A $200 Million Misfire?

**Mumbai, India** – Netflix’s latest blockbuster, “The Electric State,” directed by the Russo brothers, has sparked controversy, not for its content, but for its exorbitant budget. A social media post highlighted that the film’s reported cost could have funded the last 15 Best Picture Oscar winners combined. This includes films like “Oppenheimer,” “Parasite,” and “12 Years a Slave.”

Clocking in at a relatively short 120 minutes, “The Electric State,” starring Chris Pratt and Millie Bobby Brown, is criticized for its lack of originality and bloated budget. Critics point to its “algorithmic quality,” muddy CGI, and recycled plot elements, drawing comparisons to the Russos’ previous work, including “Avengers: Endgame” and “The Gray Man.” The film, described as a post-apocalyptic adventure, features a predictable plot and uninspired humor, failing to live up to its Spielbergian aspirations.

Film critic Rohan Naahar gave the film a scathing 1/5 rating, lamenting the wasted potential of a talented cast including Anthony Mackie and Colman Domingo. Naahar highlights the film’s reliance on familiar tropes and its failure to deliver on its ambitious premise. The film’s reported $200 million budget, part of nearly $1 billion spent on the Russos’ last four projects, raises questions about the studio’s spending priorities. The director’s apparent focus on franchise building rather than storytelling is also a point of concern for critics. The film’s disappointing reception calls into question whether the high cost was justified by the final product.

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