The Electric State
has its flaws, but at least for me, there was one stand-out character that came completely out of left field, Brian Cox’s Pop Fly. The Electric State is a Netflix film directed by Joe and Anthony Russo. The film stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt as two wanderers making their way through a dystopian wasteland on a mission to find a young man who has been abducted.
The world of the film is well-designed, with an alternative 1990s history, and a war that broke out between humans and robots that gained sentience and then rose up against their masters. But for Brown and Pratt’s characters, they have found companionship with robots, recognizing that they are not the evil monsters they were made out to be. And this is emphasized in the wonderful cast of robots with a colorful cast of talented actors giving voice to these unusual automatons.
Brian Cox’s Pop Fly Is The Most Entertaining Part Of The Electric State
Brian Cox Is A Legend In Hollywood, And The Electric State Proves Its Deserved
The robots that appear in the movie range from enormous creatures the size of buildings that are capable of flinging large appliances with one arm, to animatronic mascots from popular food brands. And in order to make these robots appear more engaging and entertaining, the movie cast several notable celebrities to voice them. For instance, popular voice artist and actor, Alan Tudyk, voices one of the main robots, Cosmo. But one unexpected hit was Brian Cox’s character Pop Fly.
Pop Fly is an old grumpy robot with a baseball theme. His head is shaped like a baseball, and he is capable of shooting baseballs at high speed, presumably for batting practice. But the character stands out for its hilarious absurdity, and this is only enhanced by the choice to cast the incredible Cox in the role. Cox has had a long and illustrious career in Hollywood, with one of his most recent big roles being the patriarch in Succession, Logan Roy. And despite the stark contrast, this role is a perfect follow-up.
Brian Cox Highlights The Best Thing About The Electric State
The Robots Steal The Show In The Electric State
Brian Cox, having made such an impression despite his relatively minor role, also draws attention to the best part of The Electric State. The thing is, the movie has received some harsh reviews from critics online. And this is down to a variety of reasons, but one thing that absolutely cannot be faulted in the film is the spectacular design and animation of the robots. They are quirky, they each have a unique character, and in a short time, they become incredibly easy to invest in and adore.
The result is clear: the robots are the best part of the movie. From designs, to voice actors selected to play the roles, and on to their role in the story, the robots make the biggest splash. Meanwhile, the human element of the film feels a little less well-developed, and it struggles to fully take the audience on the journey that it sets out to have. But despite all of that, Brian Cox and the rest of the robot cast manage to make The Electric State into something that is at least worth taking a chance on.
