Does heavy CGI weaken a film's emotional impact?
I've noticed that the more a film relies on computer-generated imagery, the less I remember its story a week later. Compare the practical effects in Mad Max: Fury Road, which cost around $150 million, to many $200 million CGI-heavy blockbusters that feel forgettable. Sure, CGI can create breathtaking worlds that practical effects can't, but I believe it often undermines emotional weight and actor performance. Are we sacrificing genuine connection for spectacle that fades quickly?