Is ‘The Electric State’ on Netflix a Sci-Fi Spin on ‘The Wizard of Oz’?

Netflix’s “The Electric State” has stirred up quite the storm of opinions lately. Some critics love it, while others aren’t so sure. With a massive budget and dazzling visual effects, this sci-fi adventure takes us to an alternative 1990s America where robots are battling for freedom.

While some compare “The Electric State” to films like “A.I.: Artificial Intelligence” and “Ready Player One,” I can’t help but notice some similarities to a classic tale we all know and love. Enter L. Frank Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” Did you catch any nods to this iconic story in Netflix’s high-budget sci-fi flick?

“The Wizard of Oz” was a groundbreaking film back in the day, much like “The Electric State.” Both movies broke records with their production costs, showing that big budgets can lead to big stories. Dorothy’s journey from Kansas to Oz mirrors Michelle’s quest to find her missing brother in a world torn apart by a robot uprising.

Just like Dorothy teams up with the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, and the Scarecrow, Michelle finds companions like the Kid Cosmo robot and Herman, a bot with a knack for changing sizes. The dysfunctional family dynamics and dark landscapes in “The Electric State” add a unique twist to the hero’s journey that we all know so well from “The Wizard of Oz.”

So next time you watch “The Electric State,” keep an eye out for those subtle nods to the land of Oz. You might just discover a whole new world of connections between these two fantastical tales.