The Electric State
My Thoughts On An Excellent Netflix Film
Introduction
I have just watched this Netflix film and I wasn't sure what to expect, I never want to give anything away when I review a film except whether I think it is worth watching or not.
I certainly don't want to give away anything or leave spoilers.
If you watch the trailer that I have included you will get an impression of what it is about.
The Electric State
The Electric State is a huge prison for robots, after the robot wars of the early nineties. Robots were introduced to do menial tasks in the fifties but became self-aware and demanded rights.
This resulted in the war and the establishment of The Electric State.
This just sets the scene for a story of a girl's search for her brother, the friends she makes and the losses she suffers.
There is obviously an analogy with the subservience and oppression based on race and nationality, but while there are nast baddies in the film, the overall message is one of eventual reconciliation despite difficult choices.
If you have Netflix you can catch this film here, and it is an excellent watch.
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Comments (10)
I watched it over the weekend and enjoyed it. Some of it confused me but my Millenial daughter got me back in the game, LOL! Thanks for pointing it out.
Thank you for your Review. You did say if you felt sympathy for the robots after watching the movie? I might watch it?
Oh wow, that trailer sure has my interest piqued. Speaking of which, I've watched The Gorge. I found the revelation of what's actually down there quite anti climatic though hahaha
I don't have Netflix, but the movie looks good to me.
Thanks so much - will check it out!
It's been on my to-watch list
What a great idea for a movie instead of having robots taking over in an evil for how they are usually perceived. Good review.
This is all I had to read to know I want to watch this movie: “The Electric State is a huge prison for robots … “ 😅 I don’t have Netflix so we’ll see …
I LOVED IT! I recommend this syfy film to everyone!
I want to watch this now! Robots in prison and robot rebellion! Omg I have to watch this!