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This is the era of the Marvel Universe. With nearly 33 films down the line, the MCU has gripped fans worldwide. But there exists an iconic franchise that remains unmatched, even by Marvel. The billion-dollar franchise consisting of five installments spanned from 1981 to as recent as 2023. TheIndiana Jonesfranchise holds a special place in the hearts of film fanatics, as it evolved into the greatest set of movies in the adventure-action comedy genre.
Apart from its iconic cast, and engaging plotline, produced at a time when reliance on CGI wasn’t possible,Indiana Jonespersistently leaned on practical effects throughout. In this manner, the age-old classic franchise stands out from most.
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Indiana Jones’ supremacy
Consistently led by the American cultural icon, Harrison Ford, the movie sets never failed to immerse him in the character. As perScreenRant, the use of practical elements on-set effectively added to the authenticity of the movies, and to Ford’s acting. Significantly, Ford’s escape from the wrath of a rolling boulder was achieved through practical and realistic effects in 1981’sRaiders of the Lost Ark.
Additionally, even the depictions of melting faces in the fourth installment,The Last Crusade,and the Well of Souls filled with snakes inRaidersstrived for utmost practicality, so that Ford authentically portrayed the reactions of Indiana Jones. Hence, the sheer discomfort and challenges that the crew and actors had to undergo can never be in the same discussions as the CGI-laden Marvel movies.
Also, the realistic aspects of the movies allowed the actors to impressively react to the situations. It brought out the true adventurous essence of the films. More so, the environments created also resonated with the varied audiences. On the other hand, can we say the same for MCU movies?
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MCU is a CGI grand fest
In the current times, Marvel movies are consistently topping trendy conversations. However, the flip side of all the attention is the redundancy in some of the MCU movies, that is being pointed out by fans. The majority of superhero movies represent unearthly universes with god-like heroes. Therefore, all of these creative elements are achieved through CGI, perGameRant.
Hence, after witnessing similar computerized effects for the 33rd time, fans ought to grow weary of it. However, catering to the fans’ demands can have more than one approach. Fans are sick of watching the same visuals because the MCU presents it in a way of amusement, rather than adding it to the plotline’s benefit. One instance would be theAvatarfranchise which is all that CGI has to offer. Yet, it’s a blockbuster hit among the audience and continues to be.
Honestly, Marvel might have overused the CGI as its primary tool, and also in a redundant manner. Hence, the criticism of its predictable visual effects. Limiting computerization and putting more effort into practicality might be what fans want right now.
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Tiyasa Biswas
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Tiyasa Biswas is a Content Writer at FandomWire. With more than a year of expertise in content spanning over multiple fields: entertainment, sports and features, Tiyasa seeks to bring her flair to the world of fandom. Her journalistic works have garnered significant viewership, with her articles gauging a worldwide audience.
