10 Times Early CGI Looked Better Than Modern CGI
VOICE OVER: Emily Brayton
WRITTEN BY: Joe Shetina
Old doesn't always mean outdated! Join us as we count down the most groundbreaking early CGI moments in film history that still hold up — and even outshine — what Hollywood produces today! We're only considering movies from 2006 and before, so expect some legendary classics to make the cut. Which of these stunning visual effects moments do you think could pass for a recent release? Let us know in the comments! Our countdown includes the Light Cycle Race from "Tron" (1982), the liquid metal T-1000 from "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" (1991), the Brachiosaurus reveal from "Jurassic Park" (1993), bullet time from "The Matrix" (1999), Davy Jones' tentacle beard from "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" (2006), and more!
- #9: The Wave
- #8: Becoming Invisible
- #7: Freeway Chase
- #6: Bullet Time
- #5: The Water Tentacle
- #4: Davy Jones' "Beard"
- #3: Battle of the Pelennor Fields
- #2: Liquid Metal
- #1: The Brachiosaurus
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