5 movies like 'The Electric State' but better

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An ambitious sci-fi movie called “The Electric State” landed with a thud last week onNetflix.

While critics seem to hate the movie, fans are warming up to it.

‘The Creator’

Its a shame “The Creator” didnt get more attention.

Robots also take center stage, some of them taking the form of augmented humans.

Similar to “The Electric State,” it has a lot to say about pop culture.

A character named Wade Watts finds an Easter egg in a VR simulation that propels him to fame.

The movie switches between live-action and animation on a dime.

Sci-fi movies are at their best when we see a vision of the future through a relatable character.

‘Finch’

“Finch” makes robots more personal.

Like “The Electric State,” its a movie about robots and consciousness.

What happens when humans do not possess as much intelligence as the AI weve created?

If you believe the movie, its nothing good.

The main robot character outsmarts its inventor, convincing him that she has feelings for him.

“The Electric State” never manages to hit those philosophical high notes.

The main lesson for science fiction fans is that its always about the character, never the technology.