10 Hilariously Bad CGI Effects in Popular Movies
CGI was revolutionary for film.
It eliminated the need for expensive shots, but no one realized that it could also cause
a distinct drop in quality after only a few years.
Now if you look back and watch some of your favorite films, there are certain scenes that
make you stop and ask yourself, "uh, what just happened?"
Here are 10 10 Hilariously Bad CGI Effects in Popular Movies
10.
I Am Legend (2007) The idea of fast zombies (even though we all
know they are actually mutants) is a terrifying one.
However, the more terrifying aspect is how their faces look; the CGI does not hold up
well, and because the last third of the film was rushed, certain aspects of the mutants
is far more disturbing because of the uncanny valley nature of their appearance.
They look humanoid, but there's just something off.
Hint: it's the eyes.
VIDEO: "I Am Legend Trailer," Village Roadshow, 2007
9.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001) Now put down your wands and bite your tongue
on that killing curse -- I know you love Harry Potter, but the first film came out in 2001.
Did you forget about the troll?
They're supposed to be ugly, according to mythology, but give me a break; it looks ridiculous.
And let's not forget the scene with Voldemort's head glued to the back of another lackey's
head.
Thankfully, producers made the following films with a much better eye to details.
VIDEO: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Trailer,"
Warner Bros, 2001
8.
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1997) No fan was more excited than I at the re-release
of the greatest science fiction trilogy of all time, and no one felt the crushing pain
of the remastered version more.
The changes made to Jabba the Hut were the worst; because his size changed, Han's gestures
and eye contact make it look more like he's staring at Jabba's chest than his eyes.
Come on, guys; first you make us question whether Han shot first, and now this?
VIDEO: "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Trailer", 20th
Century Fox, 1997
7.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
Let the pain flow through you; yes, for the sake of this video, we'll acknowledge the
existence of this travesty one last time.
Remember the scene where Soviet soldiers were eaten by red ants?
What about the "hide in the fridge to survive the nuke" scene?
There are so many things wrong with this movie that it's hard to know where to begin, but
the worst offender is the terrible CGI effects seen throughout the entire film.
VIDEO: "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal
Skull Trailer," Paramount Pictures, 2008
6.
The Matrix Reloaded (2003) Neo is a total badass, that we can all agree
on.
Most of us can also agree the Matrix series should have ended after the first movie.
The fight scene between Neo and the dozens of Agent Smiths was awesome to watch, but
I have one question...where is the gravity?
Everyone looks weightless.
The spinning and dancing the characters do on screen is nothing short of ridiculous.
In 2003, it looked amazing.
Now?
You'll need a massage to fix the cringe.
VIDEO: "The Matrix Reloaded Trailer", Warner Bros,
2003
5.
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (2001) Jar Jar Binks.
Jar Jar Binks.
Maybe we should stop saying that, just in case he's like Beetlejuice and can appear
after his name is said three times.
VIDEO: "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Trailer," 20th
Century Fox, 2001
4.
300 (2006) While the film fueled many adolescent, testosterone
-fueled fantasies of battle, there were some truly bad CGI.
Zach Snyder isn't known for making films with the most realistic of visuals anyway, but
the scene near the beginning of the film with Leonidas and the wolf is something particularly
bad.
I suppose it can be forgiven, though, since he did provide us with the quote, "Then we'll
fight in the shade!"
VIDEO: "300 Trailer", Warner Bros, 2006
3.
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) For the record, I adore this film -- but Thanos
looks ridiculously bad.
Like, Ivan Ooze from Power Rangers levels of bad.
He is one of the most powerful villains in the entire Marvel Universe, but he looks like
the result of a kid with purple paint and a Stretch Armstrong doll.
Rocket looks great, as does Groot -- what on earth happened to Thanos?
VIDEO: "Guardians of the Galaxy Trailer," Marvel
Entertainment, 2014
2.
Suicide Squad (2016) So, there were a lot of things wrong with
Suicide Squad, and the critics trashed it, but it still has many fans.
Except for Killer Croc.
And the weird Aztec-god El Diablo transforms into at the end of the movie.
They both look really silly, and I'm not sure why.
The film had so much potential, but bad CGI, bad writing, and truly horrible editing ruined
it.
VIDEO: "Suicide Squad Trailer," Warner Bros, 2016
1.
Batman V. Superman (2016) Was anyone actually intimidated by Doomsday?
I mean, a half-melted potato with insane powers is pretty terrifying, but it's something I
expect when watching Revenge of Mr. Potato Head...not Batman V. Superman.
Then again, considering this is the same movie with the "Martha" scene, nothing really surprises
me about it.
VIDEO: "Batman V Superman Trailer", Warner Bros,
2016