Russo Brothers' The Electric State Opens with 18% on Rotten Tomatoes

The Russo brothers' latest film, 'The Electric State,' is facing severe backlash from critics following its release on Netflix, currently holding a mere 18% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This marks their lowest-rated film, despite a hefty $320 million budget, making it Netflix's most expensive original movie. Critics have lambasted the film for its lack of originality, weak storytelling, and overuse of CGI, describing it as visually impressive yet soulless. While Millie Bobby Brown's performance has been praised, the film's overall execution has been criticized for failing to engage audiences emotionally. This negative reception follows a series of disappointing projects for the Russo brothers since leaving Marvel, raising concerns about their future work. The film's adaptation of Simon Stålenhag’s illustrated novel has also been criticized for deviating significantly from the original material.