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Sleeping through the beautiful visuals
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The problem with studios prioritizing visuals over writing
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Let’s have a throwback to 1970s-80s practical effects. Special effects artists were limited by the technology of their time and didn’t have much to work with. Back then, they didn’t really have the computer-generated images we’re accustomed to today. For example, in 1975’s “Jaws,” the shark wasn’t computer
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This is especially true in the “Star Wars’’ sequel trilogy. These films have some of the best visuals in the entire live-action film series, yet, they are notorious for their poor writing and plot holes. I wish I could like these movies more, but the visual effects are their only redeeming quality.
This brings me back to my point that older films have an edge over what is released today. The classic movies referenced so often and categorized as ‘must-see’ cinema had a much better focus. It seems that modern-day studios would rather show off what they can do with visuals. It seems like a cheap show to draw in a new audience rather than work on maintaining the audience they already have. Studios should focus less on visuals and more on what could truly be a timeless story that will be remembered for decades to come.
