Jurassic Park. Nobody had ever seen anything like it and even to this day its effects hold up. It ran a perfect balance between practical effects and CGI - with the T-Rex jeep scene, for example.
A few years ago the Corridor Crew VFX artists tried to improve upon that scene with modern techniques. They were forced to admit that thirty years later they really couldn't do much to noticably improve it other than lighting.
I believe this is the correct answer. I had already seen Lord of the Rings, Star Wars (including the more recent ones) and countless other movies with great special effects, and I was still impressed with Jurassic Park
It has to be the Matrix! They were the first to come up with bullet-time photography and it completely revolutionized that genre and film making over all.
Truly innovative to be sure. Those who worked on it have horror stories about the technical difficulties, one of the largest being working underwater in the dark. They actually built a huge set in a deep tank, because James Cameron knows no budget. At least one diver almost died.
I’m going with “1917” by Sam Mendes. He blended realism and artistry, gifting his talent to the audience via a technological achievement that has now set the bar for future directors. The continuous single-shot scenes highlights the horror of war and sacrifice, but also highlights friendship and courage.
The movie is stunning and praiseworthy for many reasons. I’m nominating it for my favorite technologically innovative movie.
Spy Kids (2001) used computer effects in ways they hadn't been used before in order to keep costs down while creating a film smart enough for adults and kids.
Jurassic Park. Nobody had ever seen anything like it and even to this day its effects hold up. It ran a perfect balance between practical effects and CGI - with the T-Rex jeep scene, for example.
A few years ago the Corridor Crew VFX artists tried to improve upon that scene with modern techniques. They were forced to admit that thirty years later they really couldn't do much to noticably improve it other than lighting.
I believe this is the correct answer. I had already seen Lord of the Rings, Star Wars (including the more recent ones) and countless other movies with great special effects, and I was still impressed with Jurassic Park
Yep, what she said.👏
It has to be the Matrix! They were the first to come up with bullet-time photography and it completely revolutionized that genre and film making over all.
The Abyss. I haven't seen it in the last ten years or so, but it has impressed me every time I've watched it.
Truly innovative to be sure. Those who worked on it have horror stories about the technical difficulties, one of the largest being working underwater in the dark. They actually built a huge set in a deep tank, because James Cameron knows no budget. At least one diver almost died.
So many possibilities! So many favorites!
I’m going with “1917” by Sam Mendes. He blended realism and artistry, gifting his talent to the audience via a technological achievement that has now set the bar for future directors. The continuous single-shot scenes highlights the horror of war and sacrifice, but also highlights friendship and courage.
The movie is stunning and praiseworthy for many reasons. I’m nominating it for my favorite technologically innovative movie.
Sherlock Jr. (1924) by Buster Keaton has an amazing amount of in-camera special effects. If you've never seen it, track it down. (It's on Youtube.)
And the winner this week is... Jurassic Park. See you all on Monday.
Spy Kids (2001) used computer effects in ways they hadn't been used before in order to keep costs down while creating a film smart enough for adults and kids.