I recently rewatched Army of Darkness for the first time in forever and I was so charmed by all the practical effects. The eyeball in the shoulder still gets me lol. Practical effects aside, the whole movie was a lot of campy silly fun. It’s just a gem of a movie.
What’s your favorite movie that uses lots of practical effects?
Do you have a favorite practical effect of all time?
Any movies like Army of Darkness you’d recommend?
Since 2001: Space Odyessy is above…
Im tempted to go with some Jackie Chan (?!) or Jet Li (Hero) or Tony Jaa (Ong Bak) or Donnie Yen (Ip Man) film — the one that’s closest to my heart is Wo Hu Cang Long (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon).
Do not watch the trailer. It’s garbage. The film is beautiful.
There are a few outstanding moments in film as well that are practical effects that just force my memory:
As mentioned: 2001, and the Fall.
The last arrow in Throne of Blood. Several scenes in The Cell (dir: Tarsem, who also did the Fall) I’ll also highlight Hero.
e: And all the crazy shit Tom Cruise does in Mission: Impossible. Those are some fun movies.
You had me at Jackie Chan, and lost me at Tom Cruise.