The Netflix film "The Electric State," directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, presents a captivating alternate 1990s world dominated by quirky, sentient robots. These robots, designed to be intentionally impractical, contrast sharply with today's robotic advancements. Visual effects supervisor Matthew E. Butler describes their designs, particularly that of the character Cosmo, as purposefully cutesy and goofy to invoke a feeling of unthreatening charm. The film's aesthetic, rooted in Simon Stålenhag's illustrated novel, challenges traditional robot representations, emphasizing an engaging blend of nostalgia and visual creativity from a significant production budget.
The Electric State portrays a unique take on robots by flipping modern designs, showcasing quirky, unthreatening versions that were intentionally made to feel fun and believable.
The design of Cosmo and other robots in The Electric State is consciously impractical, intended to challenge existing notions of robot design, focusing instead on cuteness.
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