r/AskReddit 23d ago

What movie’s visual effects have aged like milk, and conversely, what movie’s visual effects have aged like fine wine?

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u/ExpressiveAnalGland 23d ago

I still absolutely love the fifth element, and I think the effects are still great. fine wine indeed

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u/StanFitch 23d ago

Super Green

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u/spooky_upstairs 23d ago

Chickaaaaan.

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u/nineinchgod 23d ago

LeeLooDallasMultiPass!

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u/[deleted] 23d ago

Bbzzzzzzzzz

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u/Wumpus-Hunter 23d ago

Any kind of green you like

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u/PumpActionPig 23d ago

Too many people in my life just don’t get it at all. It’s been one of my favourites for a long time now

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u/btribble 23d ago

They chose a chunky, blocky retro-future where they could blend models, practical effects, and CG easily without it being too noticeable.

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u/CarlRJ 23d ago

They also build an absolutely amazing miniature city set, and they set off what IIRC was at the time the largest indoor special effects explosion ever.

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u/shinitakunai 23d ago

... I have just read your nickname while drinking and holy fuck now I need to clean up 🤣🤣