"There's No Substitute For Real Human Energy And Performance" – 15 Movies That Said No To CGI, And It Paid Off Big Time

“ You ca n’t manipulate the gravitational constant - forces . You ca n’t fake the oscillation . You ca n’t forge what it look like to be in one of these fighter reverse lightning . "

Technology has certainly changed the way movies are made, but if you ask me, you can’t beat practical effects.

So, here are 15 incredible scenes, stunts, and entire movies that prove CGI has nothing on the real thing:

1.Skyfall(2012)

Here are some behind the scenes shots:

Watch the scene here:

2.Inception(2010)

Here’s some shots from behind the scenes:

Take a look at the scene here:

3.Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol(2011)

Take a look behind the scenes:

Here’s the scene:

4.Mad Max: Fury Road(2015)

Take a look at some of the behind the scenes shoots:

5.The Dark Knight(2008)

Have a look here:

6.Casino Royale(2006)

Watch the behind the scenes footage and hear from Sébastian here:

7.1917(2019)

Here’s a look at how they did it:

Check the scene out here:

8.Top Gun: Maverick(2022)

Here’s how they did it:

9.Independence Day(1996)

You can see it here:

10.Pan’s Labyrinth(2006)

11.Ronin(1998)

Check out the chase here:

12.The Dark Knight Rises(2012)

13.Death Proof(2007)

Take a look here:

14.Steamboat Bill, Jr.(1928)

Watch for yourself here:

15.Oppenheimer(2023)

Take a look at the trailer here:

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