Key Takeaways:
* Russo Brothers collaborate with Avengers: Endgame writers for Netflix's new film The Electric State
* The film's $300 million budget annoys fans as other favorite projects face cancelation at Netflix
* Russo Brothers' post-Endgame projects have not been critically successful, adding to fan skepticism
* The Electric State, based on a celebrated graphic novel, is set to stream on Netflix in 2024
Netflix's Gigantic Investment in The Electric State
In a blockbuster move, Netflix is funneling a staggering $300 million into its forthcoming science fiction adventure film, The Electric State. The film brings together the Russo Brothers and Avengers: Endgame writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, and others make up the star-studded cast.
However, this gigantic budget has started a ripple of dissatisfaction amongst fans. They are annoyed that an enormous sum is being directed towards a single project while smaller beloved ones are being axed.
Fan Discontent Over Budget Allocation
The scorn mostly revolves around the Russo Brothers, Anthony and Joe Russo, renowned for their impressive Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) contributions. However, fans allege that the enormous funding for The Electric State seems more a result of their MCU fame than their recent work.
Fans have pointed out that while this new project bags a mammoth budget, several fan-favorite projects at Netflix face cancelation. Fans have voiced their annoyance at The Electric State's budget, especially looking at recently canceled projects such as Kathryn Bigelow‘s Aurora, Alison Brie's GLOW, and David Fincher's Mindhunter series.
Large Budget vs. Quality Concerns
Fans make a case that investing such a huge sum in a single film that might be forgotten within days is a poor decision. Moreover, they question the faith placed in the Russo Brothers, considering their less than stellar post-Endgame track record. They argue that the money could have been distributed over many projects, including the revival of fan-favorites like Mindhunter.
Furthermore, fans express surprise at the Russo brothers' preferential treatment over other noteworthy filmmakers. There's frustration over high-budget, below-average projects, primarily featuring major stars like Ryan Reynolds, while other quality series face cancelation.
Electric State: A Glimpse into The Story
However, fans are still looking forward to The Electric State. The film narrates the story of a girl and her toy robot on a mission to find her missing brother. Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt play the leads in this on-screen adaptation of Simon Stålenhag's acclaimed graphic novel.
Russo's Recent Record Raises Eyebrows
The Russo Brothers have been a dynamic duo in Hollywood due to their marvelous successes in the MCU. Yet, their post-Endgame project portfolio hasn't quite lived up to expectations. Cherry, written and directed by them, received criticism, despite Tom Holland's skilled performance. The Gray Man, another high-budget Netflix film, was a commercial hit but failed to impress critics.
The Electric State, their third film after the Marvel stint, adds an extra layer of expectation. With a staggering budget of $300 million, fans and critics alike are waiting to see if the Russo Brothers can rediscover their MCU magic.
In the balance hangs the future of many other Netflix projects and of course, the reputation of the Russo Brothers. As we look forward to 2024, The Electric State promises to be the litmus test Netflix and the Russo Brothers didn't want, but might just need.
