Oscars 2022 nominees: Films nominated for best visual effects
Next Sunday, March 27, the 94th edition of the Academy Awards will be held. They continue to be the most anticipated by the public, even without regard to the pandemic effect on Hollywood.
Before the advent of the great cinematographic event, some candidates have already stood out in different categories. On this occasion, the section related to the best special effects stands out.
Macro panorama on the films that are candidates for best special effects
Special or visual effects are an essential factor for filming of all kinds. Although the category does not meet the expectations of, for example, the best actor or best film, the outcome is always interesting.
The trend of 2021 exclusively favored superhero movies, being populated by Marvel Studios projects.
The house of the most famous characters of the moment leads the chances of success with Spider-Man: No Way Home, Shang Chi, Eternals and Black Widow.
Even so, these 4 titles will face each other with the public's favorite: Dune. A production based on the novel written by Frank Herbert who has known how to take away the sighs of the fans.
On February 8, the list of candidates will be refined under a purely objective criterion. Knowing already five of them, it is worth reviewing those that complement the top as such.
Top 5 of the public favorites for Oscar nomination
Spider-Man: No Way Home, Shang Chi, Eternals, Black Widow and Dune are already known to occupy the first half of the table. But, within what is possible, there are other favorites for the connoisseur public and admirer of cinema.
Matrix Resurrections
Matrix Resurrections is the name given to the fourth installment of the popular saga starring Keanu Reeves and company.
It reopens the events that were believed concluded since the last film of the franchise released in 2003.
Although it was not fully accepted by its fans, there is no doubt that its special effects save the film. Now with more advanced technology, the Matrix legacy returns repowered and with a renewed visual spectacle.
The particular action sequences and with the seal of the house acquire an extra value. Following the adventures of Neo and Trinity completely delight fans, keeping them entertained from start to finish.
Godzilla vs. kong
2021 also witnessed the most desired duel of the titans by the Monsterverse fandom. Godzilla and Kong faced each other in a duel of epic conditions, portraying the best of cinema in terms of special effects.
The film from the first moment gives delusional fantasy scenarios with full and colorful scenes.
In turn, the level of aesthetics and perfectionism progresses to the point where the monstrous protagonists seem real.
Accompanied by a suitable soundtrack and well-thought-out VFX, it is one of the most entertaining science fiction movies. Not for nothing did they manage to collect nearly 500 billion dollars at the worldwide box office.
FreeGuy
Free Guy is one of the recent projects starring the charismatic Ryan Reynolds. The film was a box office success due to its exposed plot and clever visual effects.
The scoop is based on a bank teller who, due to strange circumstances, discovers that he actually lives inside a video game. A rather peculiar open world that reveals science fiction scenarios that attract the public.
The field of action is benefited by shots and visual stimuli that know how to refer, equally, to POP culture. Therefore, it hits the nail on the head when it comes to combining a fairly simple story with great VFX.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Also renamed "Ghostbusters: Beyond" or "Ghostbusters: Legacy," it brings with it a beloved franchise. It continues the events highlighted in the last film of the saga, released nothing more and nothing less than in 84.
The plot continues to focus on the supernatural world of ghosts and how a new group of hunters acts against it.
From the hand of visual effects adapted to the time, the scares generated and the quality of the specters rises in level compared to past times.
It should be noted that the preparation was complex, requiring a specialized team made up of artists, programmers and producers. Each of them contributed their idea for the most complex moments, recorded on up to three different continents.
Agent 007: No time to die
No time to die is the title given to the latest filming of Agent 007, James Bond. The character so far played by Daniel Craig, lived his last adventure at the hands of the vainglorious British actor.
Craig says goodbye in style and formally to the role with which he revolutionized action cinema. The choreography in martial arts, staging, explosions and more are a direct consequence of a good investment in special effects.
The great absences of the 2022 gala
The year 2021 was not exactly the best in terms of script and performances, but it was in special effects. The great absences on this occasion go through Space Jam, The Tomorrow War and The Suicide Squad.
Space Jam with LeBron James did not enact the desired impact on the public. In return, it was covered by excellent visual effects that brought back the endearing Looney Tunes. This time with highly revamped VFX, they gave the impression of total reality.
The Tomorrow War gives away a familiar story: time travel, aliens and war. Amazon's original production had plenty of arguments to appear, at least, among the preliminaries. Even so, it seems that he did not catch the attention of The Academy.
The Suicide Squad experienced a total rebirth at the hands of James Gunn. A genius when it comes to VFX who enhanced characters who were given up for lost. The fun, dynamic special effects and coordination with the actors were not enough to be among the best.