Our ethos for 'Now You See Me 2' was that everything in…
“Our ethos for 'Now You See Me 2' was that everything in the movie at least had the potential to be done in real life, and I'd say over 90% of it was actually done in-camera with no CGI. Of course, movies like this are always going to be bound by the rules of Hollywood, being there's going to be enhancements of CGI.”
About This Quote
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The film aimed for realistic stunts, achieving most without CGI, though Hollywood constraints still required some effects.
In simple terms: Most stunts were real, limited by industry rules.
Appreciate practical effects in cinema.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- movie making
- action scenes
- budgeting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do practical effects impact audience immersion?
- What are the trade‑offs of CGI vs. real stunts?
Budget and safety limit pure realism.