Visual Effects Oscar Narrowed to List of 7

Davy-Jones-PiratesSince I worked in the visual effect industry for a number of years, I’m always fascinated by the art and what these magicians are able to do. The short list of nominees for the Best Visual Effects Oscar has come out. The seven films still standing at this point are:

1) Casino Royale Amazing film, but I don’t see it happening

2) Eragon Despite what some people are saying, the visual effects in this film are amazing and very well done. This film WILL make the final nominees list… but it won’t win.

3) Night at the Museum Haven’t seen it yet, but I’ve already been impressed by some of the effects shots I’ve seen. Could make the final list

4) Pirate of the Caribbean 2 Hands down and beyond all doubt this is the best VFX film of the year. Nothing else on the list stands a chance against this film. Davy Jones is the single greatest achievement in VFX history… blows the socks of off Gollum (although Gollum is a better character).

5) Poseidon The movie wasn’t as bad as some people made it out to be… but the effects weren’t mind blowing

6) Superman Returns A fantastic film with some fantastic effects. It won’t win, but it might make the list

7) X-Men 3 Won’t win, but it’ll be between this and Superman for the 3rd and final spot on the final nominees list.

So there you have it. Of the films on that list… what 3 do YOU think will make the final nominees list for Oscar night? Which one do you think should win?

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