Russo Brothers’ New Movie FLOPS Again!

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To date, the Russos haven’t had a critically acclaimed film since their departure from Marvel, as indicated by recent reviews. At this moment, Joe and Anthony Russo are struggling with a trio of strikes on Rotten Tomatoes, with their latest production, The Electric State, currently receiving negative feedback.

After directing “Avengers: Endgame”, the Russo Brothers went on to helm “Cherry” featuring Tom Holland. However, this film has received a relatively low score of 37% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Next would be The Gray Man starring Ryan Gosling, which has a 45% Rotten Tomatoes Score.

Coming up next week on Netflix is “The Electric State,” featuring Chris Pratt from Marvel and Millie Bobby Brown known for her role in “Stranger Things.” The initial reviews have given “The Electric State” a score of 19% on Rotten Tomatoes.

What do the reviews say?

Critics’ assessments of the novel “The Electric State” are predominantly unfavorable, often pointing out that it falls short in terms of originality, emotional resonance, and narrative skill. Key observations include:

1. The story lacks originality as it does not offer anything new or fresh compared to other works in the genre.
2. Emotional depth is missing, making it difficult for readers to connect with the characters or feel invested in their journeys.
3. The quality of storytelling is questionable, with some critics finding issues with pacing, plot development, and character arcs.

Negative Criticism:

  • Lack of Originality: Many reviewers, including The Guardian and Looper.com, state that the movie feels like a derivative, uninspired rehash of better sci-fi films.
  • Weak Storytelling & Direction: Critics such as Variety, Digital Spy, and Next Best Picture argue that the Russo Brothers mishandled the source material, making it feel hollow and uninspired.
  • Failed Humor & Emotional Impact: indieWire and The Hollywood Reporter claim the film is neither funny nor emotionally engaging.
  • Overuse of CGI & Artificial Feel: Mashable and Digital Mafia Talkies suggest that the movie prioritizes visual spectacle over substance, calling it a “trash movie” and “one of the worst movies of the year.”
  • Criticism of its Message: Independent (UK) finds the film’s anti-technology stance forced and awkward, reducing it to a simplistic “kids should put their phones down” message.

Some Positive Points:

  • Visual Effects & CGI: Deadline praises the CGI and VFX work, calling it a technical achievement.
  • Millie Bobby Brown’s Performance: Mama’s Geeky highlights her as a strong lead who brings emotional weight to the film.
  • “Not Terrible, But Not Great Either”: Some reviewers (JoBlo, Mama’s Geeky) acknowledge that while it’s flawed, it still has some entertainment value.

Overall Verdict:

In the eyes of many reviewers, “The Electric State” is visually stunning yet critically panned as a lifeless and uninspiring science fiction journey. It appears to echo the trend of projects by the Russo Brothers following their work on the Avengers (such as “The Gray Man” and “Cherry”), featuring lavish budgets and lackluster content. Despite some positive aspects, it’s generally perceived as a significant letdown.

Release info

The Electric Game is set to debut on Netflix on March 14, 2025. This film features a talented ensemble cast including Ke Huy Quan, Jason Alexander, Woody Norman, Giancarlo Esposito and Stanley Tucci. Additionally, Woody Harrelson, Anthony Mackie, Brian Cox, Jenny Slate, Hank Azaria, Colman Domingo, and Alan Tudyk lend their voices to the film’s cast.

What’s next for the Russos?

The Russo brothers are coming back to Marvel Studios for “Avengers: Endgame” and “Avengers: Secret Wars,” as indicated by IMDb. Additionally, they have an unnamed miniseries in development, while the Amazon series “Citadel,” with a 51% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, has been renewed for another season.

Though they haven’t yet demonstrated gold-standard direction outside of Marvel, they have produced some impressive projects like the Extraction movies starring Chris Hemsworth, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and the From TV series, which is genuinely excellent.

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2025-03-07 23:50