Wednesday, July 27, 2016
The Mr. Robot VR experience isn't a gimmick — it's true storytelling
The Verge: Mr. Robot mastermind Sam Esmail has made a point of taking on nearly every creative role possible on his show, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that when the idea came up for a virtual reality tie-in, he took the same hands-on approach. Debuting at Comic-Con, Mr. Robot VR is a 13-minute narrative experience written and directed by the auteur that takes viewers on a flashback journey with lead character Elliot Alderson (Rami Malek) as he remembers an early encounter with his dealer-turned-love-interest Shayla (Frankie Shaw). The result isn’t simply a VR technical demo; it’s a legitimate storytelling experience that captures the atmosphere and sensibilities of the show and brings it into an entirely new medium — and then pushes into territory that television would never allow.
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I have absolutely loved Mr. Robot since I began watching it in June. The attention to detail that is given to the costuming, sets, and lighting is impeccable. What has really drawn me in is the fascinating characters that Esmail has created. The cast has been able to brilliantly portray these characters that are beaten and in seven different kinds of pain with such grace and focus. Malek and Shaw created one of the most twisted and heartbreaking love story that I have ever seen develop in TV, movies, or theatre. I am fascinated by the Mr. Robot VR. All of the flashbacks that they crafted on the show have been so vivid and raw, so the idea of being able to experience this is so intriguing to me. If it reflects the show, I can almost imagine the painful detail of the reality created around you and the fascinating story that Esmail created.
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