Unreal Reality: Christopher Nolan's Greatest Film Moments Without CGI
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Christopher Nolan is the most epic filmmaker of our time. One of the most mind-blowing aspects of his works is his commitment to avoid Special Effects as much as possible. Instead, he goes to extreme lengths to craft an authentic experience for the audience. Here are some of the most wild examples of his dedication to practical effects:
Oppenheimer
In his latest blockbuster hit, Nolan recreated the Trinity Test using an a ton of TNT, delivering jaw-dropping visuals that looked like a genuine atomic bomb explosion.
Interstellar
In the famous drone chase through a corn maze, Nolan didn't settle for CGI tricks. Instead, he had over 500 acres of real corn planted to create an authentic experience.
The Dark Knight
To orchestrate the heart-pounding face off between Batman and The Joker, Nolan literally flipped and 18 wheeler in the middle of downtown Chicago.
Dunkirk
In this war epic, Nolan steered clear of CGI armies on the beach. Instead, he employed life-size cardboard cutouts of soldiers.
Tenet
Nolan purchased and crashed a massive plane into a building. No shortcuts, just impractical Nolan stuff at the its finest.
Inception
Remember the spinning hotel fight scene? Of course you do. To achieve this gravity-defying spectacle, Nolan constructed a rotating set, foregoing the use of CGI. The actors weren’t even wired to anything.
In a world dominated by digital effects, Christopher Nolan continues to take the impractical route to elevate his films. This is what will keep audiences coming back for years to come.