

Ep.#449 - The Electric State
Apr 12, 2025
Dive into a lively critique of Netflix's latest film, where the hosts hilariously question its $320 million budget and star-studded cast. They unpack themes of human connections amidst a chaotic robot war, poking fun at familiar comedic tropes and character dynamics. The discussion shifts to the film's disappointing music choices and missed narrative opportunities. With playful anecdotes and pop culture references, they also explore the absurdities of film adaptations, concluding with a reflection on the discomfort some films evoke. Tune in for laughs and insights!
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
High Budget, Low Creativity
- The Electric State had a massive budget of around $320 million but fails to deliver originality or clever ideas.
- Despite high costs, the film feels like a formulaic product lacking trust in audience intelligence.
Film Lost Book's Depth
- The movie simplifies the book's complex and idiosyncratic themes into a generic plot.
- It fails to capture the haunting and vague atmosphere of the original story.
Character's Unconvincing Appearance
- Millie Bobby Brown's character is supposed to be a high schooler but looks overly made-up and clean, which feels jarring.
- This choice clashes with the dystopian, beat-up environment and affects believability.