This felt like a badly scripted sci-fi b-movie about a guy who gets electrocuted and see's things as an after effect. Acting is rather wooden but was interesting in areas.
26 Reviews
Mish Mash
kinsellaja22 February 2022
The Electric Man - an honest review
kevin-pullman18 March 2022
Viewers who don't mind dialogue-heavy films and serious themes should find The Electric Man an interesting watch. While it does have a point of view it never pushes it to the point of alienating those, like myself, who don't necessarily agree with it. I will say I wasn't thrilled by the way it all works out in the end, but others will probably get a chuckle from it.
Six reviews from the cast and crew!
teachermarkthailand22 February 2022
Another film that feels the need to justify its existence with fake reviews.
All written at the same time in the same style by the same people.
Watch the movie and you won't be after a few minutes. It's just terrible.
All written at the same time in the same style by the same people.
Watch the movie and you won't be after a few minutes. It's just terrible.
Boring and amateurish
On_The_Mark22 February 2022
It pains me to see the once great Eric Roberts in super low budget "movies" like this. I mean you watch Runaway Train and you watch this and you just ask yourself what happened? Yeah, Tom Sizemore's career has been nothing but these low budget amateurfests the last couple decades and I know Roberts hasn't been doing the best work either (he was great in The Righteous Gemstones this season) but Roberts was one a very respected actor.
The story is drawn out, long passages of boring dialog and what seems like a 20 minute movie made into a 90 minute one. It's got a great title - I bet the few people who watched it did so because of the title but the movie does not live up to the title.
It was a hard watch. I wanted to like it and I gave it every chance. But bad script and terrible acting abounds and this was awful. If you check out the cast's other credits you see lots of "short films" and "movies" like this. The entire budget was spent on Sizemore and Roberts and they probably shot their scenes in 2 days. Not sure how many "a fun ride" reviews the director can put in here (not remotely a fun ride) but if you check out the other "reviews" they're not real.
The story is drawn out, long passages of boring dialog and what seems like a 20 minute movie made into a 90 minute one. It's got a great title - I bet the few people who watched it did so because of the title but the movie does not live up to the title.
It was a hard watch. I wanted to like it and I gave it every chance. But bad script and terrible acting abounds and this was awful. If you check out the cast's other credits you see lots of "short films" and "movies" like this. The entire budget was spent on Sizemore and Roberts and they probably shot their scenes in 2 days. Not sure how many "a fun ride" reviews the director can put in here (not remotely a fun ride) but if you check out the other "reviews" they're not real.
um...what did I just watch
shadav-2133710 March 2022
Ok it's not completely terrible but so not worth watching
IF you have nothing else to do, are bored, can't find anything to watch
watching it at 2x the normal speed, it's not terrible
it's an interesting concept
feels more like a school project type film
the acting isn't bad, i've seen a lot worse, but it's just...eh....for a movie, no, for a one man type show, it's ok....as I said ;) watch it at 2x the speed and it's tolerable.
What in the world!?
nimitz54123 February 2022
This movie was pathetic!
The acting was horrible, cinematography terrible, script even more terrible. At what point are they going to start paying us to put up with such trash movies... I mean why bother making them at all!? Why not just use your old camcorder and make your own movie to watch yourself at home so other people dont have to put up with it.
The acting was horrible, cinematography terrible, script even more terrible. At what point are they going to start paying us to put up with such trash movies... I mean why bother making them at all!? Why not just use your old camcorder and make your own movie to watch yourself at home so other people dont have to put up with it.
Garbage !
ianclarke34024 February 2022
Nothing that I saw made any sense, nobody had seen the script more than an hour before they started shooting, none of the 'acting' was even worthy of being called acting and nothing compelled me to watch after the first few minutes !
The camera work and lighting were acceptable and the editing didn't suck too badly but those are the only good things you can say about this garbage, don't waste your time !
The camera work and lighting were acceptable and the editing didn't suck too badly but those are the only good things you can say about this garbage, don't waste your time !
This movie is SOOO good!
PhilPacker7725 February 2022
A movie that proves general audiences have fallen well below the lowest common denominator. All the low scores here are ridiculous and show the ineptitude of movie watchers who find the Star Wars and Marvel universes as the be all end all. This movie is smart, weird, quirky and so much fun. However, being that it is stagnant of action, and is dialogue heavy, the impatient masses won't appreciate this movie for what it is. Felt like going to a small playhouse and watching a well rehearsed play. Loved it.
Typical vanity production
jasgeo23 February 2022
Yep here we go again someone with too many dollars and not enough sense has made a movie, unfortunately they didn't have enough for a capable scriptwriter, competent director or actors capable of expressing anything other than a shout to indicate anger.
Even Eric 'where's my paycheck' Roberts also succumbs to that failing.
Why oh why do these dingbats do this instead of parking their egos and investing in the huge range of whatchamacallit, talent, currently littering the planet who are able to write, direct or act in a great movie if only they had the dollars to realise their goal.
Don't believe the spruikers who have posted reviews outta either care for their friends who made this turkey or the dollars whatever rich fool who funded it paid them.
This movie fails on every aspect of film-making. In fact its a damn shame the DP remembered to remove the lens cap.
Even Eric 'where's my paycheck' Roberts also succumbs to that failing.
Why oh why do these dingbats do this instead of parking their egos and investing in the huge range of whatchamacallit, talent, currently littering the planet who are able to write, direct or act in a great movie if only they had the dollars to realise their goal.
Don't believe the spruikers who have posted reviews outta either care for their friends who made this turkey or the dollars whatever rich fool who funded it paid them.
This movie fails on every aspect of film-making. In fact its a damn shame the DP remembered to remove the lens cap.
A trippy walk through wonderland
stevewollett14 February 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Awesome performances by Vernon Wells, Eric Roberts, and others... This trippy film takes us on an adventure. While the film is slow moving, the eventual punchline makes it all worth it. An amazing story well worth the watch.
::SPOILERS::
What makes this film so good is its use of a multiverse type concept that allows Rowen to explore alternative lives. Rowen's exploration of these lives eventually leads him to a truth that he needs to go home but how is he supposed to do that. Touching on concepts of the divine and infernal influences makes for an interesting twilight zone trip.
::SPOILERS::
What makes this film so good is its use of a multiverse type concept that allows Rowen to explore alternative lives. Rowen's exploration of these lives eventually leads him to a truth that he needs to go home but how is he supposed to do that. Touching on concepts of the divine and infernal influences makes for an interesting twilight zone trip.
The Electric Man Film Review 2022
gemma-buskell19 October 2022
What The Electric Man does have is some interesting ideas and dialogue about life, how we live it and the choices we make. Or whether we even have the ability to choose or if everything is predestined and fated. I know these are heavy subjects and a lot of viewers will find themselves bored by them. But there's a vein of humour through a lot of the film that keeps it from getting too ponderous and heavy, a fairly impressive task given the material at hand. Viewers who don't mind dialogue-heavy films and serious themes should find The Electric Man an interesting watch. While it does have a point of view it never pushes it to the point of alienating those, like myself, who don't necessarily agree with it. I will say I wasn't thrilled by the way it all works out in the end, but others will probably get a chuckle from it.
Appalling
buffo-2729624 February 2022
Warning: Spoilers
It amazes me, over and over, that people can invest so much money in shockingly bad products, This piece of vomit is so utterly bad it deserves an award. After 30 seconds I was FWD and It never got better. Don't waste your life's precious moments. Everyone involved in this deserves, well whatever.
Negative 9 Stars
trublmkr-7843612 April 2022
Disapointed
stevenvs-2612524 February 2022
With a famous name in it Eric Roberts i thought the movie would be a great movie but iam disapointed.
Bad acting ,watched 10 min then put the movie out.
Seen already bad movies but the bad acting in this movie looks like amateurs.
Its like the maked the movie with no Budget ,camara bad ,acting bad sorry only a 1 star if could give 0 star i would do it.
Seen few that give it 9 stars ,i think that wil be the crew self can't els so a disapointment
And i know alot good acteurs maked in the 2 years covit bad movies ,its like the rush to make movies to make profith and thats a bad idea ,becouse this way the make there name bad and who wanne watch then again movies from them if the movie is that bad.
Same like the powerfuse ,where the guy get a shock ,thats the 80's.special effects when it just started now thees days special effects are alot bether not so amateuris like this movie.
Bad acting ,watched 10 min then put the movie out.
Seen already bad movies but the bad acting in this movie looks like amateurs.
Its like the maked the movie with no Budget ,camara bad ,acting bad sorry only a 1 star if could give 0 star i would do it.
Seen few that give it 9 stars ,i think that wil be the crew self can't els so a disapointment
And i know alot good acteurs maked in the 2 years covit bad movies ,its like the rush to make movies to make profith and thats a bad idea ,becouse this way the make there name bad and who wanne watch then again movies from them if the movie is that bad.
Same like the powerfuse ,where the guy get a shock ,thats the 80's.special effects when it just started now thees days special effects are alot bether not so amateuris like this movie.
Oh dear- what a waste
rossmcdee123 February 2022
I love many low budget films , and a few no-budget films.
If the idea and energy is right, great things are possible on limited funds/locations and personnel.
This film is an utter chore, and bore to watch, and I can only sympathise with some of the people involved in it- there was plenty of potential among the cast and crew, yet the producer, director and writer were too amateur and uncreative to do anything worthwhile with them.
The fake reviews make the whole thing an even worse memory, it is not fun or trippy in the slightest... although it is similar to being drugged and incapacitated into a realm of tedium.
If the idea and energy is right, great things are possible on limited funds/locations and personnel.
This film is an utter chore, and bore to watch, and I can only sympathise with some of the people involved in it- there was plenty of potential among the cast and crew, yet the producer, director and writer were too amateur and uncreative to do anything worthwhile with them.
The fake reviews make the whole thing an even worse memory, it is not fun or trippy in the slightest... although it is similar to being drugged and incapacitated into a realm of tedium.
When it came up with Eric Roberts and Tom Sizemore I knew we were in for a treat!!
fluffchop23 April 2022
No failure to deliver an award winner for the worst film ever!! This movie was all fine and good until they pulled out the Multiverse card. Talk about your weak assed writing when they do that stuff. Just a bad movie from that moment because the writing is so poor.
Trippy Fun
directortim201213 February 2022
What a fun, wild ride! Trippy, funny, and just thoroughly entertaining. The acting was really good, especially for a lower budget film. Great to see recognizable actors like Eric Roberts and Tom Sizemore in this eclectic mix. If you're into indies and a kind of B-film homage, this is for you. Just really fun!
Remake with Jed replacing Lon Chaney Jr ?
guestar-4946522 August 2022
While watching Electronic Man,Kept on feeling reminds me of a Svenghoulie Show favorite INDESTRUCTIBLE MAN(1956) with The Great Lon Chaney Jr. There is a great lightning bolt scene that Jed recreated.
So Jed joins a elite group of scareactors like Michael Berryman,Rondo Hatton and George the Giant.
So Jed joins a elite group of scareactors like Michael Berryman,Rondo Hatton and George the Giant.
Fun indie movie that is very weird
BMovieCommander14 February 2022
This movie is a bit like a Jay and Silent Bob movie crossing paths with Jacob's Ladder. It's trippy with an unusual story. The acting is really good, especially the main character and his bowling buddy. Not really sure where it is going until it gets there, then it all makes sense!
A fun ride
billybobhobb-9025615 February 2022
Psychedelic science fiction!
CinemaLatam15 February 2022
Great performances unfold in a dynamic and unpredictable story with clever twists and turns that keep the narrative intense and get your attention from start to finish.
Throughout the story, the director achieves fascinating atmospheres that contribute a lot to this Film.
Many familiar faces!
Throughout the story, the director achieves fascinating atmospheres that contribute a lot to this Film.
Many familiar faces!
What Is Reality
catheraneskillen13 February 2022
Really well done. Enjoyed it tremendously. Lots of food for thought about the nature of our existence and the differing paths we could take, but done in a way that is engrossing and entertaining at the same time. Overall the acting was splendid. Indie films have many obstacles to overcome and what a joy to see an indie film like this one. Kudos to the man who writ, cut and made it, Mr. B. Luciano Barsuglia.
Great work on a low budget
kshaz-4347812 May 2022
Irrespective of everything that has been said by other users, I liked the film.
An innovative concept and execution, followed by some good acting by the star cast.
The story-line doesn't seem drawn out as claimed by some, but looks rather integrated with the concept.
After all it is the Electric man, and the man has been impacted by the surge of electricity in his body.
One can't just have electric shocks and electrocutions through the length of the film.
There has to be a semblance of a story, knitting into the wider theme.
And that I think has been presented well by the director.
Given the fact that apparently there wasn't a humongous budget to work with, I think the cast and crew has done a pretty nifty job getting the film out in the market.
They do deserve a shout out for their effort, and my good motivation to them to do well for their other projects in these difficult times.
An innovative concept and execution, followed by some good acting by the star cast.
The story-line doesn't seem drawn out as claimed by some, but looks rather integrated with the concept.
After all it is the Electric man, and the man has been impacted by the surge of electricity in his body.
One can't just have electric shocks and electrocutions through the length of the film.
There has to be a semblance of a story, knitting into the wider theme.
And that I think has been presented well by the director.
Given the fact that apparently there wasn't a humongous budget to work with, I think the cast and crew has done a pretty nifty job getting the film out in the market.
They do deserve a shout out for their effort, and my good motivation to them to do well for their other projects in these difficult times.
great sci-fi fun
mich1elle25 February 2022
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