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Summary Sci-fi and fantasy movies were on the rise throughout the 1980s, and breakthroughs in effects and technology from films in the ‘70s such as Star Wars meant that audiences were becoming more used to seeing realistic visuals. Whether for creatures, aliens, or locations, filmmakers were keen to show off newer methods – even birthing the term “special effects movie”. This approach resulted in some of the best movies of that generation.
Reynolds’s vision for Dagobah still looks incredible, with the swampy design feeling real. The gloomy atmosphere helps to sell the planet, and the appearance of the original Yoda puppet is in keeping with the design aesthetic, which helps to ensure that the visuals have lasted to this day. The Star Wars films are synonymous with special effects, and it’s easy to understand why.
Above all, E.T. looks friendly. The warmth of the film’s storyline and heartfelt interactions between the performers and the animatronic alien help to sell the believability of the design as well. It will be a long time before 1982's E.T. movie looks outdated. In particular, the character of Hoggle looks phenomenal. His animatronic face moves entirely naturally, aided by performer Shari Weisner, who wears the suit and portrays the character physically. The extensive use of animatronics made the film difficult to produce, but its legacy will surely last a long time.
So much of the Blade Runner franchise is about the dystopian, dark aesthetic and worldbuilding. The effects sequences that showcase the flying cars, neon advertising boards, and towering buildings are a huge part of that. It gives the story a distinctive look and hasn’t aged a day. The effects are clean and consistent, and look just as good now as they did in 1982.
The 75 seconds of CGI that the water tentacle takes up in the film was created painstakingly over six months – and that timeframe is a testament to the quality of the final production. Despite being an early use of CGI, the water tentacle effect is highly memorable and still looks good to this day. When he appears at the end of the movie, the filmmakers make use of smoke on-set to appear behind the shining light that appears around the Supreme Being’s face. Although eventually portrayed without the use of effects, it’s the stylized appearances that stick in the audiences' minds today.
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