This is an action spectacle in which the action is genuinely spectacular, offering a robust combination of
practical stunt work and digital effects in which it becomes impossible to tell the difference between the two.
Like Reeves» own directorial debut, the martial arts flick Man Of Tai Chi, Wick is in part a showcase for
practical stunt work, albeit one made with a bit more flash.
A new Ben - Hur trailer plays up the tragedy of Ben - Hur's ordeal, while a new Ben - Hur featurette reveals
the practical stunt work from the climactic chariot race sequence.
Not exact matches
Others say the experiment isn't likely to yield
practical applications and that Heidmann's
work is really just a proof - of - concept
stunt that should have been subject to international oversight.
It's impressive because we learn about the details as we go and also because it features some worthwhile
stunt and effects
work (Director Wes Ball, returning for his third go with the series, effectively blurs the lines between
practical stunts and digital effects here).
That leads me into my next question - considering the love of CGI / special effects in this business, where does that leave more
practical forms of
stunt work?
Paramount has smartly positioned the Mission franchise as the antidote to CG - fueled blockbusters, as McQuarrie and Cruise
worked to bring the most eye - popping
practical stunts to the screen in a very big way.